How much does it cost to call a 01608 number?

Calls to 01608 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 01608 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01608 so a call looks like it’s from Chipping Norton 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 Chipping Norton number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01608 XXXXXX becomes +44 1608 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.

01608 Area Code – Chipping Norton | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01608 area code?

01608 is the UK geographic dialling code for Chipping Norton. Any number written as 01608 XXXXXX is tied to the Chipping Norton dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01608 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01608
Area: Chipping Norton
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01608 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1608 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 415
Blocks in service: 119
Range holders: 94

Where is the 01608 area code?

The 01608 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Chipping Norton. Because 01608 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Chipping Norton dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01608 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 415 number blocks under 01608, of which 119 are allocated to 94 communications providers.

Chipping Norton phone number format

A Chipping Norton 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 01608 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01608; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01608 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01608 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01608:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	10	`01608 532XXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	8	`01608 690XXX`
Sky UK Limited	3	`01608 430XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01608 237XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01608 28XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01608 511XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	2	`01608 433XXX`
Six Degrees Technology Group Limited	2	`01608 840XXX`

…and 86 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.

01608 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01608 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Chipping Norton’s numbers:

01608 2XXXXX · 11 ranges 01608 3XXXXX · 8 ranges 01608 4XXXXX · 30 ranges 01608 5XXXXX · 39 ranges 01608 6XXXXX · 17 ranges 01608 7XXXXX · 7 ranges 01608 8XXXXX · 7 ranges

Call charges for 01608 numbers

Calls to 01608 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 01608 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Chipping Norton (01608) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01608 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:

01604 Northampton Area code guide 01606 Northwich Area code guide 01609 Northallerton Area code guide 0161 Manchester Area code guide

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01608 area code – Chipping Norton