How much does it cost to call a 01629 number?

Calls to 01629 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 01629 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01629 so a call looks like it’s from Matlock 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 Matlock number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01629 XXXXXX becomes +44 1629 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.

01629 Area Code – Matlock | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01629 area code?

01629 is the UK geographic dialling code for Matlock. Any number written as 01629 XXXXXX is tied to the Matlock dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01629 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01629
Area: Matlock
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01629 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1629 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 469
Blocks in service: 127
Range holders: 91

Where is the 01629 area code?

The 01629 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Matlock. Because 01629 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Matlock dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01629 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 469 number blocks under 01629, of which 127 are allocated to 91 communications providers.

Matlock phone number format

A Matlock 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 01629 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01629; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01629 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01629 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01629:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	18	`01629 380XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	11	`01629 660XXX`
Sky UK Limited	4	`01629 250XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01629 258XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	3	`01629 50XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01629 354XXX`
Six Degrees Technology Group Limited	2	`01629 710XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01629 20XXXX`

…and 83 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.

01629 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01629 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Matlock’s numbers:

01629 2XXXXX · 11 ranges 01629 3XXXXX · 74 ranges 01629 5XXXXX · 9 ranges 01629 6XXXXX · 16 ranges 01629 7XXXXX · 8 ranges 01629 8XXXXX · 9 ranges

Call charges for 01629 numbers

Calls to 01629 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 01629 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Matlock (01629) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01629 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:

01626 Newton Abbot Area code guide 01628 Maidenhead Area code guide 01630 Market Drayton Area code guide 01631 Oban Area code guide

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01629 area code – Matlock