UK area code
01297 area code — Axminster
01297 is Ofcom’s Axminster numbering area, in Devon, South West England. 91 phone companies hold its 118 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01297 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01460 Chard (11 km) and 01404 Honiton (13 km).
01297 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Axminster
- County
- Devon
- Council area
- Devon
- Region
- South West England
- Number format
- 01297 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0297)
- Allocated blocks
- 118 of 406 (29%) across 91 providers
- Newest block
- 10 April 2026 (3 in the last 12 months)
Sources: Ofcom numbering data (weekly) and area-code list, Ofcom Numbering Plan, ONS geography.
What people check and report about 01297 numbers
From searches in our lookup form since 13 May 2026 and the verdicts and reports visitors left. A check means someone typed the number in, usually after a missed call.
Caller verdicts on 01297 numbers: 1
1 scam. Too few to show shares yet.
Most-reported and most-checked 01297 numbers
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01297 696265 | 1 scam | — | 1 |
If a 01297 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.
01297 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01297 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01297 234 567.
Before 1995: 01297 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 0297.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01297 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01297 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01297 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 10 April 2026. 3 blocks were allocated in the last 12 months — newly-activated ranges with no call history, which is worth knowing when an unfamiliar 01297 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01297 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01297, 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 | 19 | 19 | 15 July 1994 | 6 June 2019 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 | 3 | 20 April 2017 | 26 February 2024 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 | 3 | 1 July 2013 | 8 September 2020 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 | 3 | 18 January 2012 | 13 February 2013 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 30 November 2007 | 15 March 2016 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| Voxbone SA | 2 | 2 | 8 December 2011 | 20 January 2026 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 10 September 2012 | 10 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 13 January 2020 | 13 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 26 March 2012 | 26 March 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 21 June 2006 | 21 June 2006 |
| 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 | 12 June 2007 | 12 June 2007 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 3 October 2019 | 3 October 2019 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2012 | 1 March 2012 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 27 March 2023 | 27 March 2023 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 8 July 2009 | 8 July 2009 |
| Citrus Telecommunications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 11 April 2006 | 11 April 2006 |
| Colt Technology Services | 1 | 1 | 20 June 2016 | 20 June 2016 |
| Commi Holdings Limited | 1 | 1 | 21 November 2016 | 21 November 2016 |
| Content Guru Limited | 1 | 1 | 12 October 2012 | 12 October 2012 |
| DIDWW Ireland Limited | 1 | 1 | 27 January 2020 | 27 January 2020 |
| Datazero Ltd | 1 | 1 | 18 November 2010 | 18 November 2010 |
| Dial 9 Communications Limited | 1 | 1 | 10 December 2019 | 10 December 2019 |
| Digitech Solutions Global Limited | 1 | 1 | 28 April 2010 | 28 April 2010 |
| EVE CONNECT LTD | 1 | 1 | 15 June 2022 | 15 June 2022 |
| Flextel Limited | 1 | 1 | 21 October 2005 | 21 October 2005 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 1 | 1 | 15 March 2005 | 15 March 2005 |
Showing the 30 largest of 91 holders.
Openreach exchanges at Axminster
Exchanges Openreach lists at this location in its copper stop-sell programme, with the date new copper orders stop.
- Axminster (AX) WWAXMIStop sell 14-Feb-26 · Tranche 19
All number blocks on 01297first 200 of 406, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 129700 | Protected | — |
| +44 129701 | Protected | — |
| +44 129702 | Protected | — |
| +44 129703 | Protected | — |
| +44 129704 | Protected | — |
| +44 129705 | Protected | — |
| +44 129706 | Protected | — |
| +44 129707 | Protected | — |
| +44 129708 | Protected | — |
| +44 129709 | Protected | — |
| +44 129710 | Protected | — |
| +44 129711 | Protected | — |
| +44 129712 | Protected | — |
| +44 129713 | Protected | — |
| +44 129714 | Protected | — |
| +44 129715 | Protected | — |
| +44 129716 | Protected | — |
| +44 129717 | Protected | — |
| +44 129718 | Protected | — |
| +44 129719 | Protected | — |
| +44 129720 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129721 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129722 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129723 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129724 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1297250 | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
| +44 1297251 | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
| +44 1297252 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297253 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 1297254 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1297255 | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
| +44 1297256 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1297257 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1297258 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 1297259 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1297260 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297261 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297262 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297263 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297264 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297265 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297266 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297267 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297268 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297269 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297270 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1297271 | Allocated | Jurassic Fibre Limited |
| +44 1297272 | Allocated | VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD |
| +44 1297273 | Allocated | Bink Networks Ltd |
| +44 1297274 | Allocated | KCOM Group Ltd |
| +44 1297275 | Free | — |
| +44 1297276 | Free | — |
| +44 1297277 | Free | — |
| +44 1297278 | Free | — |
| +44 1297279 | Free | — |
| +44 129728 | Protected | — |
| +44 129729 | Protected | — |
| +44 129730 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 129731 | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
| +44 129732 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129733 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129734 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129735 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1297360 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297361 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297362 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297363 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297364 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297365 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297366 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297367 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297368 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297369 | Protected | — |
| +44 129737 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1297380 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297381 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297382 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297383 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297384 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297385 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297386 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297387 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297388 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297389 | Protected | — |
| +44 129739 | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
| +44 129740 | Allocated | Citrus Telecommunications Ltd |
| +44 129741 | Protected | — |
| +44 129742 | Protected | — |
| +44 129743 | Protected | — |
| +44 129744 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129745 | Protected | — |
| +44 129746 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297470 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297471 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297472 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297473 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297474 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297475 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297476 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297477 | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
| +44 1297478 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297479 | Protected | — |
| +44 129748 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129749 | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
| +44 129750 | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
| +44 129751 | Protected | — |
| +44 129752 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 129753 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 129754 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 129755 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129756 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129757 | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 129758 | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
| +44 1297590 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297591 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297592 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297593 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297594 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297595 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297596 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297597 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297598 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1297599 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 129760 | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
| +44 129761 | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
| +44 129762 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129763 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1297640 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297641 | Allocated | I.T Communications Limited |
| +44 1297642 | Allocated | Kalnet4U Ltd |
| +44 1297643 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297644 | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
| +44 1297645 | Allocated | Redwood Technologies Ltd |
| +44 1297646 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1297647 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1297648 | Allocated | M247 Ltd |
| +44 1297649 | Allocated | XoverX Ltd |
| +44 129765 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1297660 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297661 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297662 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297663 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297664 | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
| +44 1297665 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297666 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297667 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297668 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297669 | Protected | — |
| +44 129767 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 129768 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1297690 | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
| +44 1297691 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1297692 | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
| +44 1297693 | Allocated | Internet of Things Limited |
| +44 1297694 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297695 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1297696 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1297697 | Allocated | Hyperoptic Ltd |
| +44 1297698 | Free | — |
| +44 1297699 | Free | — |
| +44 129770 | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
| +44 129771 | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
| +44 129772 | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
| +44 129773 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1297740 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1297741 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297742 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297743 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297744 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297745 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297746 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297747 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297748 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297749 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297750 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297751 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297752 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297753 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297754 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297755 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297756 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297757 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1297758 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297759 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297760 | Allocated | Commi Holdings Limited |
| +44 1297761 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1297762 | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
| +44 1297763 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297764 | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
| +44 1297765 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1297766 | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
| +44 1297767 | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
| +44 1297768 | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
| +44 1297769 | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
| +44 129777 | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
| +44 1297780 | Allocated | CFL Communications Ltd |
| +44 1297781 | Allocated | TeleWare Group Limited |
| +44 1297782 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1297783 | Protected | — |
| +44 1297784 | Allocated | Nexus Telecommunications Limited |
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- 01404 Honiton13 km away
- 01308 Bridport18 km away
- 01823 Taunton27 km away
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FAQs about 01297
Where is area code 01297?
01297 is Ofcom's Axminster numbering area, in Devon, South West England. Its exchange town is in Devon. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1297.
Do I need to dial 01297 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01297 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01297 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01297 numbers written?
Numbers on 01297 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01297 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1297 then the local number.
What was the 01297 area code before?
01297 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 0297. Old signage or stationery showing 0297 refers to the same Axminster numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01297 numbers?
Ofcom lists 91 providers with allocated blocks on 01297. The largest are BT with 19 of the 118 allocated blocks, GCI Network Solutions Limited with 3 of the 118 allocated blocks and Sky UK Limited with 3 of the 118 allocated blocks. Numbers can be ported, so a number's current provider may differ from the block's holder.
Are 01297 numbers reported as scams?
1 caller verdict have been left on 01297 numbers: 1 scam, 0 nuisance and 0 safe.
Which area codes are next to 01297?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01460 Chard (11 km), 01404 Honiton (13 km), 01308 Bridport (18 km) and 01823 Taunton (27 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01297 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.