How much does it cost to call a 01852 number?

Calls to 01852 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 01852 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01852 so a call looks like it’s from Kilmelford 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 Kilmelford number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01852 XXXXXX becomes +44 1852 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.

01852 Area Code – Kilmelford | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01852 area code?

01852 is the UK geographic dialling code for Kilmelford. Any number written as 01852 XXXXXX is tied to the Kilmelford dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01852 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01852
Area: Kilmelford
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01852 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1852 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 496
Blocks in service: 82
Range holders: 75

Where is the 01852 area code?

The 01852 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Kilmelford. Because 01852 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Kilmelford dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01852 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 496 number blocks under 01852, of which 82 are allocated to 75 communications providers.

Kilmelford phone number format

A Kilmelford 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 01852 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01852; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01852 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01852 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01852:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	4	`01852 20XXXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01852 42XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01852 664XXX`
Mi Telecom Limited	2	`01852 685XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01852 538XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01852 51XXXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01852 683XXX`
API Telecom Limited	1	`01852 219XXX`

…and 67 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.

01852 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01852 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Kilmelford’s numbers:

01852 2XXXXX · 14 ranges 01852 3XXXXX · 7 ranges 01852 4XXXXX · 8 ranges 01852 5XXXXX · 9 ranges 01852 6XXXXX · 44 ranges

Call charges for 01852 numbers

Calls to 01852 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 01852 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Kilmelford (01852) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01852 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:

01848 Thornhill Area code guide 01851 Great Bernera Area code guide 01854 Ullapool Area code guide 01855 Ballachulish Area code guide

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01852 area code – Kilmelford