UK area code
01283 area code — Burton-upon-Trent
01283 is Ofcom’s Burton-on-Trent numbering area, in Staffordshire, West Midlands England. 107 phone companies hold its 208 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01283 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01332 Derby (16 km) and 01889 Rugeley (20 km).
01283 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Burton-on-Trent
- County
- Staffordshire
- Council area
- Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands England
- Number format
- 01283 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0283)
- Allocated blocks
- 208 of 442 (47%) across 107 providers
- Newest block
- 27 July 2026 (4 in the last 12 months)
Sources: Ofcom numbering data (weekly) and area-code list, Ofcom Numbering Plan, ONS geography.
If a 01283 number called you
No clear pattern in reports for these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- 1
Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, HMRC, a courier or a council, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- 2
Forward it to 7726
On a mobile, copy the caller's number from your recent calls and text it to 7726 (it spells SPAM). Scam texts can be forwarded to 7726 as they are. It's free, and your network uses the reports to investigate and block numbers.
- 3
Stop sales calls
Register your landline and mobile free with the Telephone Preference Service (0345 070 0707). Legitimate UK marketers must check it; calls should drop within 28 days. It won't stop scammers.
- 4
If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank on the number on your card (or 159 to reach most UK banks safely), then report it to Report Fraud online or on 0300 123 2040. Report Fraud replaced Action Fraud on 4 December 2025 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland; in Scotland call Police Scotland on 101.
01283 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01283 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01283 234 567.
Before 1995: 01283 took its current form at PhONEday on 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted into every UK geographic code — before that the area dialled 0283.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01283 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01283 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01283 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 27 July 2026. 4 blocks were allocated in the last 12 months — newly-activated ranges with no call history, which is worth knowing when an unfamiliar 01283 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01283 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01283, by allocated blocks. The holder is the company Ofcom allocated the block to; a number can since have been ported to another provider (see range holder vs current provider).
| Range holder | Allocated | All blocks | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT | 32 | 32 | 15 July 1994 | 13 June 2024 |
| Sky UK Limited | 17 | 17 | 15 August 2013 | 7 June 2024 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 12 | 12 | 20 April 2004 | 27 July 2026 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 11 | 11 | 25 July 2013 | 17 November 2021 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 10 | 10 | 7 August 2007 | 22 March 2019 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 7 | 7 | 28 June 2012 | 15 November 2022 |
| Daisy Communications Ltd | 5 | 5 | 13 December 2011 | 13 December 2011 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 | 3 | 21 April 2015 | 10 July 2026 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 | 3 | 30 November 2007 | 12 April 2016 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 | 3 | 19 April 2017 | 22 February 2024 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 | 3 | 18 May 2012 | 18 May 2012 |
| Calltracks Limited | 2 | 2 | 19 September 2013 | 29 July 2016 |
| Datazero Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 December 2010 | 29 April 2019 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| IOVOX Limited | 2 | 2 | 2 July 2012 | 23 December 2016 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 13 January 2020 | 13 January 2020 |
| Voxbone SA | 2 | 2 | 17 December 2007 | 5 November 2021 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 19 October 2011 | 19 October 2011 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 30 September 2019 | 30 September 2019 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 26 March 2012 | 26 March 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 1 November 2004 | 1 November 2004 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 | 1 | 17 January 2017 | 17 January 2017 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 2 March 2009 | 2 March 2009 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 26 February 2010 | 26 February 2010 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 | 1 | 8 October 2008 | 8 October 2008 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 14 October 2019 | 14 October 2019 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2012 | 1 March 2012 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 27 March 2023 | 27 March 2023 |
| Buzz Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2010 | 1 March 2010 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 8 July 2009 | 8 July 2009 |
Showing the 30 largest of 107 holders.
All number blocks on 01283first 200 of 442, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 128300 | Allocated | Number Services Ltd. |
| +44 128301 | Protected | — |
| +44 128302 | Protected | — |
| +44 128303 | Protected | — |
| +44 128304 | Protected | — |
| +44 128305 | Protected | — |
| +44 128306 | Protected | — |
| +44 128307 | Protected | — |
| +44 128308 | Protected | — |
| +44 128309 | Protected | — |
| +44 128310 | Protected | — |
| +44 128311 | Protected | — |
| +44 128312 | Protected | — |
| +44 128313 | Protected | — |
| +44 128314 | Protected | — |
| +44 128315 | Protected | — |
| +44 128316 | Protected | — |
| +44 128317 | Protected | — |
| +44 128318 | Protected | — |
| +44 128319 | Protected | — |
| +44 128320 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 128321 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 128322 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 128323 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 128324 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 128325 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 128326 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 1283270 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283271 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283272 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283273 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283274 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283275 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283276 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283277 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283278 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283279 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1283280 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283281 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283282 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283283 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283284 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283285 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283286 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283287 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283288 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283289 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1283290 | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
| +44 1283291 | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
| +44 1283292 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1283293 | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
| +44 1283294 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283295 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1283296 | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
| +44 1283297 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 1283298 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283299 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283300 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283301 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283302 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283303 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283304 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283305 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1283306 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1283307 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1283308 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1283309 | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
| +44 1283310 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283311 | Allocated | Windsor Telecom Limited |
| +44 1283312 | Allocated | Core Telecom Limited |
| +44 1283313 | Allocated | Telephone Box Limited |
| +44 1283314 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283315 | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
| +44 1283316 | Allocated | Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited |
| +44 1283317 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283318 | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
| +44 1283319 | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
| +44 1283320 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 1283321 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283322 | Allocated | 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd |
| +44 1283323 | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
| +44 1283324 | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
| +44 1283325 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1283326 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1283327 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283328 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1283329 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1283330 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1283331 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283332 | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
| +44 1283333 | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
| +44 1283334 | Allocated | Orange Business Holdings UK Limited |
| +44 1283335 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283336 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283337 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1283338 | Allocated | HAVENSTOKE COMMUNICATIONS LTD |
| +44 1283339 | Allocated | Media Hawk Ltd |
| +44 1283340 | Allocated | X-on Health Limited |
| +44 1283341 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283342 | Allocated | Kalnet4U Ltd |
| +44 1283343 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283344 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1283345 | Allocated | Redwood Technologies Ltd |
| +44 1283346 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1283347 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1283348 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283349 | Allocated | XoverX Ltd |
| +44 1283350 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283351 | Allocated | Vonage Business Limited |
| +44 1283352 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1283353 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1283354 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283355 | Allocated | Lanonyx Telecom Limited |
| +44 1283356 | Allocated | M247 Ltd |
| +44 1283357 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1283358 | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
| +44 1283359 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283360 | Free | — |
| +44 1283361 | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
| +44 1283362 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283363 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283364 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1283365 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1283366 | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
| +44 1283367 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283368 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1283369 | Allocated | I.T Communications Limited |
| +44 1283370 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1283371 | Allocated | Zapappi Ltd |
| +44 1283372 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1283373 | Allocated | IP Voice Networks Ltd |
| +44 1283374 | Allocated | EVE CONNECT LTD |
| +44 1283375 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283376 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1283377 | Allocated | Mintaka Limited |
| +44 1283378 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1283379 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1283380 | Allocated | DIDWW Ireland Limited |
| +44 1283381 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1283382 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1283383 | Allocated | VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD |
| +44 1283384 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1283385 | Allocated | SiPalto Ltd |
| +44 1283386 | Allocated | Mi Telecom Limited |
| +44 1283387 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1283388 | Allocated | ICUK Computing Services Limited |
| +44 1283389 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1283390 | Free | — |
| +44 1283391 | Free | — |
| +44 1283392 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1283393 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1283394 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1283395 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1283396 | Free | — |
| +44 1283397 | Free | — |
| +44 1283398 | Free | — |
| +44 1283399 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283400 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283401 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283402 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283403 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283404 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283405 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283406 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283407 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283408 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283409 | Protected | — |
| +44 128341 | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
| +44 128342 | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
| +44 128343 | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
| +44 128344 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1283450 | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
| +44 1283451 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283452 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283453 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283454 | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
| +44 1283455 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283456 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283457 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283458 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283459 | Protected | — |
| +44 128346 | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
| +44 1283470 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283471 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283472 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283473 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283474 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283475 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283476 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283477 | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
| +44 1283478 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283479 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283480 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1283481 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1283482 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1283483 | Protected | — |
| +44 1283484 | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
| +44 1283485 | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
| +44 1283486 | Allocated | Commi Holdings Limited |
| +44 1283487 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
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- 01889 Rugeley20 km away
- 01530 Coalville21 km away
- 01827 Tamworth22 km away
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- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited12 allocated blocks on 01283
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FAQs about 01283
Where is area code 01283?
01283 is Ofcom's Burton-on-Trent numbering area, in Staffordshire, West Midlands England. Its exchange town is in Staffordshire. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1283.
Do I need to dial 01283 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01283 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01283 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01283 numbers written?
Numbers on 01283 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01283 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1283 then the local number.
What was the 01283 area code before?
01283 took its current form at PhONEday on 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted into every UK geographic code — before that the area dialled 0283. Old signage or stationery showing 0283 refers to the same Burton-upon-Trent numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01283 numbers?
Ofcom lists 107 providers with allocated blocks on 01283. The largest are BT with 32 of the 208 allocated blocks, Sky UK Limited with 17 of the 208 allocated blocks and Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited with 12 of the 208 allocated blocks. Numbers can be ported, so a number's current provider may differ from the block's holder.
Which area codes are next to 01283?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01332 Derby (16 km), 01889 Rugeley (20 km), 01530 Coalville (21 km) and 01827 Tamworth (22 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01283 number?
On a mobile, text the caller's number to 7726 (free). If you lost money or shared details, call your bank and report it to Report Fraud (0300 123 2040), which replaced Action Fraud in December 2025. Unwanted sales calls go to the ICO after registering with the Telephone Preference Service.