UK area code
01827 area code — Tamworth
01827 is Ofcom’s Tamworth numbering area, in Staffordshire, West Midlands England. 99 phone companies hold its 193 allocated number blocks. Visitors have checked 31 different 01827 numbers here. Its numbers are written like 01827 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01675 Coleshill (13 km) and 01922 Walsall (18 km).
01827 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Tamworth
- County
- Staffordshire
- Council area
- Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands England
- Number format
- 01827 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0827)
- Allocated blocks
- 193 of 379 (51%) across 99 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.
What people check and report about 01827 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.
- Checks
- 33
- Different numbers checked
- 31
- Different people checking
- 33
That makes 01827 numbers the 30th most-checked of the 443 UK area codes people have looked up here.
Caller verdicts on 01827 numbers: 1
1 scam. Too few to show shares yet.
Most-reported and most-checked 01827 numbers
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01827 952012 | 1 scam | — | 1 |
If a 01827 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.
01827 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01827 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01827 234 567.
Before 1995: 01827 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 0827.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01827 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01827 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01827 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 01827 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01827 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01827, 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 | 43 | 43 | 15 July 1994 | 17 March 2025 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 12 | 12 | 6 September 2013 | 16 November 2021 |
| Sky UK Limited | 11 | 11 | 28 June 2013 | 18 June 2021 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 7 | 7 | 24 December 2004 | 17 September 2025 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 6 | 6 | 2 May 2017 | 26 February 2024 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 6 | 6 | 17 November 2011 | 17 November 2011 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 | 6 | 31 August 2011 | 25 July 2018 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 | 3 | 7 May 2015 | 14 March 2025 |
| Calltracks Limited | 2 | 2 | 20 September 2013 | 23 August 2017 |
| Datazero Ltd | 2 | 2 | 4 November 2010 | 29 April 2019 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 23 May 2008 | 15 March 2016 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| Nuso Cloud UK Limited | 2 | 2 | 18 January 2010 | 10 July 2013 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 14 January 2020 | 14 January 2020 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 2 | 2 | 9 October 1996 | 13 October 1999 |
| Voxbone SA | 2 | 2 | 26 September 2008 | 20 February 2023 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 26 September 2012 | 26 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 22 January 2020 | 22 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 18 April 2012 | 18 April 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 1 November 2004 | 1 November 2004 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 | 1 | 6 December 2016 | 6 December 2016 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 2 April 2009 | 2 April 2009 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 29 March 2010 | 29 March 2010 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 | 1 | 2 October 2006 | 2 October 2006 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 10 July 2020 | 10 July 2020 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2012 | 1 March 2012 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 11 April 2023 | 11 April 2023 |
| Buzz Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2010 | 1 March 2010 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 17 July 2009 | 17 July 2009 |
| Commi Holdings Limited | 1 | 1 | 21 November 2016 | 21 November 2016 |
Showing the 30 largest of 99 holders.
All number blocks on 01827first 200 of 379, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 182700 | Protected | — |
| +44 182701 | Protected | — |
| +44 182702 | Protected | — |
| +44 182703 | Protected | — |
| +44 182704 | Protected | — |
| +44 182705 | Protected | — |
| +44 182706 | Protected | — |
| +44 182707 | Protected | — |
| +44 182708 | Protected | — |
| +44 182709 | Protected | — |
| +44 182710 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827110 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827111 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827112 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827113 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827114 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827115 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827116 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827117 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827118 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827119 | Protected | — |
| +44 182712 | Protected | — |
| +44 182713 | Protected | — |
| +44 182714 | Protected | — |
| +44 182715 | Protected | — |
| +44 182716 | Protected | — |
| +44 182717 | Protected | — |
| +44 182718 | Protected | — |
| +44 182719 | Protected | — |
| +44 182720 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 182721 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1827220 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827221 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827222 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827223 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827224 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827225 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827226 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827227 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827228 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827229 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 182723 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 1827240 | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
| +44 1827241 | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
| +44 1827242 | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
| +44 1827243 | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
| +44 1827244 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827245 | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
| +44 1827246 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827247 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1827248 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1827249 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 182725 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182726 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182727 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 182728 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1827290 | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
| +44 1827291 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827292 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827293 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827294 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827295 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827296 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827297 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827298 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827299 | Protected | — |
| +44 182730 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182731 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1827320 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827321 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827322 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827323 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827324 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827325 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827326 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827327 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827328 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827329 | Protected | — |
| +44 182733 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182734 | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
| +44 1827350 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827351 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827352 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827353 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827354 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827355 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827356 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827357 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827358 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827359 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827360 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827361 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827362 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827363 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827364 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827365 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827366 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827367 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827368 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827369 | Protected | — |
| +44 182737 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182738 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182739 | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
| +44 1827400 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827401 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827402 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827403 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827404 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827405 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827406 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827407 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827408 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827409 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827410 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827411 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827412 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827413 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827414 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827415 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827416 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827417 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827418 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827419 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827420 | Allocated | Commi Holdings Limited |
| +44 1827421 | Allocated | Nuso Cloud UK Limited |
| +44 1827422 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827423 | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
| +44 1827424 | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
| +44 1827425 | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
| +44 1827426 | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
| +44 1827427 | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
| +44 1827428 | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
| +44 1827429 | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
| +44 1827430 | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
| +44 1827431 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1827432 | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
| +44 1827433 | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
| +44 1827434 | Allocated | Verizon UK Limited |
| +44 1827435 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1827436 | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
| +44 1827437 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1827438 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1827439 | Protected | — |
| +44 182744 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827450 | Allocated | Digitech Solutions Global Limited |
| +44 1827451 | Free | — |
| +44 1827452 | Free | — |
| +44 1827453 | Free | — |
| +44 1827454 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827455 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827456 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827457 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827458 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827459 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827460 | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
| +44 1827461 | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
| +44 1827462 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827463 | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
| +44 1827464 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1827465 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1827466 | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
| +44 1827467 | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
| +44 1827468 | Allocated | Telecoms World Limited |
| +44 1827469 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 182747 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1827480 | Allocated | CFL Communications Ltd |
| +44 1827481 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827482 | Allocated | Nexus Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 1827483 | Protected | — |
| +44 1827484 | Allocated | Nuso Cloud UK Limited |
| +44 1827485 | Allocated | TeleWare Group Limited |
| +44 1827486 | Allocated | Atomstream Limited |
| +44 1827487 | Allocated | Suretec Systems Ltd |
| +44 1827488 | Allocated | Buzz Networks Limited |
| +44 1827489 | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
| +44 182749 | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
| +44 182750 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182751 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182752 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182753 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182754 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182755 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182756 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182757 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182758 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182759 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182760 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182761 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182762 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182763 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182764 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182765 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182766 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182767 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182768 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182769 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182770 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 182771 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182772 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 182773 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
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FAQs about 01827
Where is area code 01827?
01827 is Ofcom's Tamworth numbering area, in Staffordshire, West Midlands England. Its exchange town is in Staffordshire. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1827.
Do I need to dial 01827 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01827 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01827 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01827 numbers written?
Numbers on 01827 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01827 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1827 then the local number.
What was the 01827 area code before?
01827 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 0827. Old signage or stationery showing 0827 refers to the same Tamworth numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01827 numbers?
Ofcom lists 99 providers with allocated blocks on 01827. The largest are BT with 43 of the 193 allocated blocks, Vodafone with 12 of the 193 allocated blocks and Sky UK Limited with 11 of the 193 allocated blocks. Numbers can be ported, so a number's current provider may differ from the block's holder.
Are 01827 numbers reported as scams?
Visitors have checked 31 different 01827 numbers here 33 times since May 2026. 1 caller verdict have been left on 01827 numbers: 1 scam, 0 nuisance and 0 safe.
Which area codes are next to 01827?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01675 Coleshill (13 km), 01922 Walsall (18 km), 0121 Birmingham (20 km) and 01676 Meriden (21 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01827 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.