How much does it cost to call a 01509 number?

Calls to 01509 numbers are standard geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s normal UK landline rate and usually included in inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from a 01509 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01509 so a call looks like it’s from Loughborough and you’re more likely to answer. If in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Loughborough number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01509 XXXXXX becomes +44 1509 XXXXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

No. It shows the area of the dialling code and the provider Ofcom allocated the number range to — not the individual or business holding a specific number, which may also have been ported to another network.

01509 Area Code – Loughborough | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01509 area code?

01509 is the UK geographic dialling code for Loughborough. Any number written as 01509 XXXXXX is tied to the Loughborough dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01509 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01509
Area: Loughborough
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01509 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1509 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 433
Blocks in service: 178
Range holders: 104

Where is the 01509 area code?

The 01509 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Loughborough. Because 01509 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Loughborough dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01509 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 433 number blocks under 01509, of which 178 are allocated to 104 communications providers.

Loughborough phone number format

A Loughborough number is made up of a 5-digit area code followed by a 5 or 6-digit local number. Written in full it looks like 01509 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01509; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01509 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01509 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01509:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	25	`01509 21XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	12	`01509 444XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	10	`01509 51XXXX`
Virgin Media Limited	9	`01509 00XXXX`
GTT-EMEA LTD	6	`01509 751XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	6	`01509 324XXX`
Colt Technology Services	3	`01509 438XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	3	`01509 327XXX`

…and 96 more providers hold smaller allocations in this range.

Ofcom’s data shows the provider each number range was originally allocated to — not who holds an individual number today. Numbers are frequently moved (ported) between providers, and no public database reveals the person or business behind a specific number, so treat any service that claims to with suspicion.

01509 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01509 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Loughborough’s numbers:

01509 0XXXXX · 1 ranges 01509 2XXXXX · 10 ranges 01509 3XXXXX · 51 ranges 01509 4XXXXX · 47 ranges 01509 5XXXXX · 16 ranges 01509 6XXXXX · 8 ranges 01509 7XXXXX · 19 ranges 01509 8XXXXX · 19 ranges 01509 9XXXXX · 7 ranges

Call charges for 01509 numbers

Calls to 01509 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in inclusive call minutes. UK-wide 03 numbers are guaranteed by Ofcom to cost the same as 01/02 calls, while 084, 087 and 09 numbers cost considerably more — always check the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 01509 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Loughborough (01509) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01509 area code is not proof the caller is local or genuine — caller ID can be faked.
Banks, HMRC and the police will never ask you to move money or share passwords or one-time codes over the phone.
If a call feels off, hang up, wait a moment, and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or your statement.
Report nuisance calls to the ICO and forward scam texts to 7726 (free).

Other dialling codes in this range

Numerically adjacent UK dialling codes:

01507 Alford (Lincs) Area code guide 01508 Brooke Area code guide 0151 Liverpool Area code guide 01520 Lochcarron Area code guide

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01509 area code – Loughborough