How much does it cost to call a 01746 number?

Calls to 01746 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 01746 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01746 so a call looks like it’s from Bridgnorth 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 Bridgnorth number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01746 XXXXXX becomes +44 1746 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.

01746 Area Code – Bridgnorth | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01746 area code?

01746 is the UK geographic dialling code for Bridgnorth. Any number written as 01746 XXXXXX is tied to the Bridgnorth dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01746 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01746
Area: Bridgnorth
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01746 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1746 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 442
Blocks in service: 112
Range holders: 89

Where is the 01746 area code?

The 01746 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Bridgnorth. Because 01746 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Bridgnorth dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01746 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 442 number blocks under 01746, of which 112 are allocated to 89 communications providers.

Bridgnorth phone number format

A Bridgnorth 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 01746 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01746; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01746 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01746 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01746:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
GCI Network Solutions Limited	11	`01746 260XXX`
BT	6	`01746 38XXXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	4	`01746 369XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01746 218XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01746 28XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01746 574XXX`
Sky UK Limited	2	`01746 552XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01746 24XXXX`

…and 81 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.

01746 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01746 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Bridgnorth’s numbers:

01746 2XXXXX · 19 ranges 01746 3XXXXX · 15 ranges 01746 4XXXXX · 8 ranges 01746 5XXXXX · 48 ranges 01746 6XXXXX · 6 ranges 01746 7XXXXX · 9 ranges 01746 8XXXXX · 7 ranges

Call charges for 01746 numbers

Calls to 01746 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 01746 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Bridgnorth (01746) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01746 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:

01744 St Helens Area code guide 01745 Rhyl Area code guide 01747 Shaftesbury Area code guide 01748 Richmond Area code guide

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01746 area code – Bridgnorth