How much does it cost to call a 01747 number?

Calls to 01747 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 01747 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01747 so a call looks like it’s from Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01747 XXXXXX becomes +44 1747 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.

01747 Area Code – Shaftesbury | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01747 area code?

01747 is the UK geographic dialling code for Shaftesbury. Any number written as 01747 XXXXXX is tied to the Shaftesbury dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01747 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01747
Area: Shaftesbury
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01747 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1747 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 406
Blocks in service: 116
Range holders: 90

Where is the 01747 area code?

The 01747 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Shaftesbury. Because 01747 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Shaftesbury dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01747 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 406 number blocks under 01747, of which 116 are allocated to 90 communications providers.

Shaftesbury phone number format

A Shaftesbury 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 01747 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01747; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01747 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01747 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01747:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
GCI Network Solutions Limited	11	`01747 240XXX`
BT	10	`01747 685XXX`
Sky UK Limited	3	`01747 590XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01747 228XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01747 297XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01747 635XXX`
Six Degrees Technology Group Limited	2	`01747 460XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01747 23XXXX`

…and 82 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.

01747 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01747 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Shaftesbury’s numbers:

01747 2XXXXX · 20 ranges 01747 3XXXXX · 16 ranges 01747 4XXXXX · 16 ranges 01747 5XXXXX · 18 ranges 01747 6XXXXX · 21 ranges 01747 7XXXXX · 16 ranges 01747 8XXXXX · 9 ranges

Call charges for 01747 numbers

Calls to 01747 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 01747 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Shaftesbury (01747) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01747 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:

01745 Rhyl Area code guide 01746 Bridgnorth Area code guide 01748 Richmond Area code guide 01749 Shepton Mallet Area code guide

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01747 area code – Shaftesbury