UK area code
01472 area code — Grimsby
01472 is Ofcom’s Grimsby numbering area, in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber England. 103 phone companies hold its 220 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01472 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01469 Killingholme (13 km) and 01673 Market Rasen (24 km).
01472 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Grimsby
- County
- Lincolnshire
- Council area
- North East Lincolnshire
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber England
- Number format
- 01472 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0472)
- Allocated blocks
- 220 of 406 (54%) across 103 providers
- Newest block
- 26 January 2026 (1 in the last 12 months)
Sources: Ofcom numbering data (weekly) and area-code list, Ofcom Numbering Plan, ONS geography.
If a 01472 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.
01472 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01472 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01472 234 567.
Before 1995: 01472 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 0472.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01472 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01472 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01472 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 26 January 2026. 1 block was allocated in the last 12 months — newly-activated ranges with no call history, which is worth knowing when an unfamiliar 01472 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01472 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01472, 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 | 35 | 35 | 15 July 1994 | 9 March 2020 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 15 | 15 | 19 November 2012 | 22 September 2021 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 15 | 15 | 15 July 1994 | 28 June 2012 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 | 11 | 19 April 2017 | 26 February 2024 |
| Sky UK Limited | 11 | 11 | 2 July 2013 | 3 March 2020 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 8 | 8 | 28 August 2007 | 21 November 2018 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 | 8 | 5 September 2013 | 7 October 2014 |
| Barritel Limited | 7 | 7 | 16 November 2011 | 16 November 2011 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 6 | 6 | 18 November 2011 | 18 November 2011 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 | 3 | 27 April 2015 | 28 January 2021 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 | 3 | 28 April 2008 | 12 April 2016 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| Media Hawk Ltd | 2 | 2 | 11 April 2013 | 14 January 2019 |
| Resilient Limited | 2 | 2 | 12 September 2011 | 12 September 2011 |
| Served Up Limited | 2 | 2 | 1 March 2013 | 1 March 2013 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 14 January 2020 | 14 January 2020 |
| TGL Services (UK) Ltd | 2 | 2 | 2 February 2015 | 2 February 2015 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 11 September 2012 | 11 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 17 January 2020 | 17 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 30 March 2012 | 30 March 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 1 November 2004 | 1 November 2004 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 | 1 | 13 December 2016 | 13 December 2016 |
| Alnitak GmbH | 1 | 1 | 31 August 2016 | 31 August 2016 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 9 March 2009 | 9 March 2009 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 23 March 2010 | 23 March 2010 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 31 January 2020 | 31 January 2020 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 | 1 | 2 March 2012 | 2 March 2012 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 3 April 2023 | 3 April 2023 |
| Buzz Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2010 | 1 March 2010 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 13 July 2009 | 13 July 2009 |
Showing the 30 largest of 103 holders.
Openreach exchanges at Grimsby
Exchanges Openreach lists at this location in its copper stop-sell programme, with the date new copper orders stop.
All number blocks on 01472first 200 of 406, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 147200 | Protected | — |
| +44 147201 | Protected | — |
| +44 147202 | Protected | — |
| +44 147203 | Protected | — |
| +44 147204 | Protected | — |
| +44 147205 | Protected | — |
| +44 147206 | Protected | — |
| +44 147207 | Protected | — |
| +44 147208 | Protected | — |
| +44 147209 | Protected | — |
| +44 147210 | Protected | — |
| +44 147211 | Protected | — |
| +44 147212 | Protected | — |
| +44 147213 | Protected | — |
| +44 147214 | Protected | — |
| +44 147215 | Protected | — |
| +44 147216 | Protected | — |
| +44 147217 | Protected | — |
| +44 147218 | Protected | — |
| +44 147219 | Protected | — |
| +44 147220 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147221 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147222 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147223 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 147224 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147225 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147226 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147227 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1472280 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1472281 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1472282 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1472283 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1472284 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1472285 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1472286 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1472287 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1472288 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1472289 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147229 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147230 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 147231 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 147232 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 147233 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 147234 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147235 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147236 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147237 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147238 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147239 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1472400 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1472401 | Free | — |
| +44 1472402 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1472403 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1472404 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1472405 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472406 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472407 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472408 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472409 | Protected | — |
| +44 147241 | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
| +44 1472420 | Allocated | TelXL Limited |
| +44 1472421 | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
| +44 1472422 | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
| +44 1472423 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472424 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472425 | Allocated | Buzz Networks Limited |
| +44 1472426 | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
| +44 1472427 | Allocated | Atomstream Limited |
| +44 1472428 | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
| +44 1472429 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1472430 | Allocated | Suretec Systems Ltd |
| +44 1472431 | Allocated | Core Telecom Limited |
| +44 1472432 | Allocated | Windsor Telecom Limited |
| +44 1472433 | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
| +44 1472434 | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
| +44 1472435 | Allocated | Telephone Box Limited |
| +44 1472436 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472437 | Allocated | Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited |
| +44 1472438 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472439 | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
| +44 147244 | Allocated | Digital Mail Limited |
| +44 1472450 | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
| +44 1472451 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1472452 | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
| +44 1472453 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1472454 | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
| +44 1472455 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472456 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1472457 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472458 | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
| +44 1472459 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1472460 | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
| +44 1472461 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1472462 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 1472463 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1472464 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472465 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1472466 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1472467 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1472468 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 1472469 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1472470 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1472471 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1472472 | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
| +44 1472473 | Allocated | Media Hawk Ltd |
| +44 1472474 | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
| +44 1472475 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1472476 | Allocated | Kalnet4U Ltd |
| +44 1472477 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472478 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472479 | Allocated | XoverX Ltd |
| +44 1472480 | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
| +44 1472481 | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
| +44 1472482 | Allocated | Entanet International Ltd |
| +44 1472483 | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
| +44 1472484 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1472485 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1472486 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1472487 | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
| +44 1472488 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1472489 | Allocated | Telecoms World Limited |
| +44 1472490 | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
| +44 1472491 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472492 | Allocated | ICUK Computing Services Limited |
| +44 1472493 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1472494 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1472495 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472496 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472497 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472498 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472499 | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
| +44 147250 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1472510 | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
| +44 1472511 | Allocated | 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd |
| +44 1472512 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1472513 | Allocated | VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD |
| +44 1472514 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1472515 | Allocated | Dial 9 Communications Limited |
| +44 1472516 | Allocated | Mi Telecom Limited |
| +44 1472517 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1472518 | Allocated | Belgacom International Carrier Services SA |
| +44 1472519 | Allocated | SiPalto Ltd |
| +44 147252 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472530 | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
| +44 1472531 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472532 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472533 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472534 | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
| +44 1472535 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472536 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472537 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472538 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472539 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472540 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1472541 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1472542 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1472543 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1472544 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1472545 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1472546 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1472547 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472548 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472549 | Protected | — |
| +44 147255 | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
| +44 1472560 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1472561 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1472562 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1472563 | Allocated | Vonage Business Limited |
| +44 1472564 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1472565 | Allocated | Redwood Technologies Ltd |
| +44 1472566 | Allocated | Liquid 11 Limited |
| +44 1472567 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1472568 | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
| +44 1472569 | Allocated | M247 Ltd |
| +44 1472570 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1472571 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1472572 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1472573 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472574 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1472575 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1472576 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1472577 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1472578 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1472579 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 147258 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 147259 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 147260 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147261 | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
| +44 147262 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 147263 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472640 | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
| +44 1472641 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472642 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472643 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472644 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472645 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472646 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472647 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472648 | Protected | — |
| +44 1472649 | Protected | — |
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- 01469 Killingholme13 km away
- 01673 Market Rasen24 km away
- 01652 Brigg25 km away
- 01482 Hull26 km away
- BT35 allocated blocks on 01472
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited15 allocated blocks on 01472
- Virgin Media Limited15 allocated blocks on 01472
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FAQs about 01472
Where is area code 01472?
01472 is Ofcom's Grimsby numbering area, in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber England. Its exchange town is in North East Lincolnshire. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1472.
Do I need to dial 01472 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01472 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01472 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01472 numbers written?
Numbers on 01472 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01472 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1472 then the local number.
What was the 01472 area code before?
01472 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 0472. Old signage or stationery showing 0472 refers to the same Grimsby numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01472 numbers?
Ofcom lists 103 providers with allocated blocks on 01472. The largest are BT with 35 of the 220 allocated blocks, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited with 15 of the 220 allocated blocks and Virgin Media Limited with 15 of the 220 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 01472?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01469 Killingholme (13 km), 01673 Market Rasen (24 km), 01652 Brigg (25 km) and 01482 Hull (26 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01472 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.