How much does it cost to call a 01827 number?

Calls to 01827 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 01827 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01827 so a call looks like it’s from Tamworth 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 Tamworth number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01827 XXXXXX becomes +44 1827 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.

01827 Area Code – Tamworth | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01827 area code?

01827 is the UK geographic dialling code for Tamworth. Any number written as 01827 XXXXXX is tied to the Tamworth dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01827 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01827
Area: Tamworth
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01827 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1827 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 379
Blocks in service: 195
Range holders: 101

Where is the 01827 area code?

The 01827 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Tamworth. Because 01827 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Tamworth dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01827 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 379 number blocks under 01827, of which 195 are allocated to 101 communications providers.

Tamworth phone number format

A Tamworth 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 01827 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01827; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01827 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01827 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01827:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	43	`01827 25XXXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	12	`01827 229XXX`
Sky UK Limited	11	`01827 464XXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	7	`01827 21XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	6	`01827 74XXXX`
Magrathea Telecommunications Limited	6	`01827 810XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	6	`01827 437XXX`
Colt Technology Services	3	`01827 907XXX`

…and 93 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.

01827 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01827 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Tamworth’s numbers:

01827 2XXXXX · 17 ranges 01827 3XXXXX · 7 ranges 01827 4XXXXX · 38 ranges 01827 5XXXXX · 10 ranges 01827 6XXXXX · 10 ranges 01827 7XXXXX · 31 ranges 01827 8XXXXX · 29 ranges 01827 9XXXXX · 53 ranges

Call charges for 01827 numbers

Calls to 01827 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 01827 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Tamworth (01827) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01827 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:

01824 Ruthin Area code guide 01825 Uckfield Area code guide 01828 Coupar Angus Area code guide 01829 Tarporley Area code guide

Browse all UK area-code guides ›

Run mobiles for a business? See our business mobile network comparison or get a quote.

01827 area code – Tamworth