How much does it cost to call a 01954 number?

Calls to 01954 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 01954 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01954 so a call looks like it’s from Madingley 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 Madingley number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01954 XXXXXX becomes +44 1954 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.

01954 Area Code – Madingley | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01954 area code?

01954 is the UK geographic dialling code for Madingley. Any number written as 01954 XXXXXX is tied to the Madingley dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01954 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01954
Area: Madingley
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01954 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1954 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 397
Blocks in service: 108
Range holders: 89

Where is the 01954 area code?

The 01954 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Madingley. Because 01954 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Madingley dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01954 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 397 number blocks under 01954, of which 108 are allocated to 89 communications providers.

Madingley phone number format

A Madingley 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 01954 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01954; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01954 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01954 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01954:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	8	`01954 21XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	3	`01954 574XXX`
Sky UK Limited	3	`01954 583XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01954 293XXX`
Virgin Media Limited	3	`01954 20XXXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01954 36XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01954 433XXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	2	`01954 600XXX`

…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.

01954 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01954 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Madingley’s numbers:

01954 2XXXXX · 15 ranges 01954 3XXXXX · 9 ranges 01954 4XXXXX · 17 ranges 01954 5XXXXX · 25 ranges 01954 6XXXXX · 25 ranges 01954 7XXXXX · 10 ranges 01954 8XXXXX · 7 ranges

Call charges for 01954 numbers

Calls to 01954 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 01954 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Madingley (01954) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01954 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:

01952 Telford Area code guide 01953 Wymondham Area code guide 01955 Wick Area code guide 01957 Mid Yell Area code guide

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01954 area code – Madingley