UK area code
0117 — Bristol
The 0117 dialling code covers Bristol in South West. Approximate population of the area: 467,000. Below are the currently-allocated Ofcom number ranges and the Range Holders they are assigned to.
About the 0117 dialling code
0117 is the UK area code for Bristol and the surrounding South West area, listed in Ofcom’s National Telephone Numbering Plan. When a UK landline calls you and the number begins +44 117 the originating exchange is most likely physically located in or near Bristol. Numbers in this code are allocated to UK communications providers in 1,000- or 10,000-number blocks; the table below shows which Range Holder Ofcom assigned each block to.
This is the same data Ofcom publishes every Wednesday in the public UK Numbering Data feed. We re-ingest the snapshot weekly, so the allocations you see here are at most seven days old. Because UK numbers are portable, the current carrier of any specific number on 0117 can differ from the Range Holder shown — see Range Holder vs current provider for the full explanation.
To identify a specific 0117 number, paste it into the lookup form above. You will see the Range Holder, the allocation status, the area-code metadata for Bristol, and a live AI internet check summarising any public web reports about that exact number — useful when an unfamiliar 0117 caller turns out to be a legitimate local business, a national contact-centre, or a scam.
Range holders on 0117
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All allocated ranges on 0117
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FAQs about 0117
What does the 0117 area code cover?
0117 is the UK dialling code for Bristol and the wider South West area. The area has a population of approximately 467,000. When you receive a call starting with 0117 from a UK landline, the originating exchange is likely in or near Bristol.
Is a 0117 number safe?
Most calls from 0117 are legitimate landlines. Scammers can however spoof any UK area code, so a 0117 prefix alone doesn't guarantee safety. Use the lookup above to see the Range Holder, then read the AI internet check for behavioural reports.
How many providers operate 0117 number ranges?
Across the 0 ranges currently visible, 0 different Range Holders are listed. The top allocations are typically held by Openreach (BT), Virgin Media O2 and Sky.