How much does it cost to call a 01724 number?

Calls to 01724 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 01724 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01724 so a call looks like it’s from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01724 XXXXXX becomes +44 1724 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.

01724 Area Code – Scunthorpe | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01724 area code?

01724 is the UK geographic dialling code for Scunthorpe. Any number written as 01724 XXXXXX is tied to the Scunthorpe dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01724 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01724
Area: Scunthorpe
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01724 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1724 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 424
Blocks in service: 168
Range holders: 103

Where is the 01724 area code?

The 01724 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Scunthorpe. Because 01724 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Scunthorpe dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01724 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 424 number blocks under 01724, of which 168 are allocated to 103 communications providers.

Scunthorpe phone number format

A Scunthorpe 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 01724 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01724; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01724 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01724 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01724:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	18	`01724 20XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	11	`01724 240XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	10	`01724 38XXXX`
Sky UK Limited	9	`01724 307XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	6	`01724 487XXX`
Virgin Media Limited	4	`01724 33XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	3	`01724 514XXX`
Resilient Limited	3	`01724 490XXX`

…and 95 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.

01724 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01724 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Scunthorpe’s numbers:

01724 2XXXXX · 19 ranges 01724 3XXXXX · 23 ranges 01724 4XXXXX · 19 ranges 01724 5XXXXX · 24 ranges 01724 6XXXXX · 57 ranges 01724 7XXXXX · 10 ranges 01724 8XXXXX · 16 ranges

Call charges for 01724 numbers

Calls to 01724 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 01724 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Scunthorpe (01724) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01724 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:

01722 Salisbury Area code guide 01723 Scarborough Area code guide 01725 Rockbourne Area code guide 01726 St Austell Area code guide

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01724 area code – Scunthorpe