UK area code
01985 area code — Warminster
01985 is Ofcom’s Warminster numbering area, in Wiltshire, South West England. 87 phone companies hold its 108 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01985 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01373 Frome (10 km) and 01380 Devizes (21 km).
01985 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Warminster
- County
- Wiltshire
- Council area
- Wiltshire
- Region
- South West England
- Number format
- 01985 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0985)
- Allocated blocks
- 108 of 406 (27%) across 87 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 01985 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.
01985 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01985 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01985 234 567.
Before 1995: 01985 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 0985.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01985 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01985 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01985 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 01985 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01985 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01985, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 | 11 | 2 May 2017 | 26 February 2024 |
| BT | 8 | 8 | 15 July 1994 | 7 January 2025 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 | 3 | 19 January 2012 | 11 February 2013 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 9 June 2008 | 15 March 2016 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 28 September 2012 | 28 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 27 January 2020 | 27 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 19 April 2012 | 19 April 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 1 November 2004 | 1 November 2004 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 | 1 | 29 November 2016 | 29 November 2016 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 15 April 2009 | 15 April 2009 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 15 April 2010 | 15 April 2010 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 | 1 | 27 June 2006 | 27 June 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 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 21 July 2009 | 21 July 2009 |
| Calltracks Limited | 1 | 1 | 20 September 2013 | 20 September 2013 |
| Citrus Telecommunications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 25 April 2013 | 25 April 2013 |
| Colt Technology Services | 1 | 1 | 28 October 2015 | 28 October 2015 |
| Content Guru Limited | 1 | 1 | 10 October 2012 | 10 October 2012 |
| Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 21 May 2019 | 21 May 2019 |
| DIDWW Ireland Limited | 1 | 1 | 22 January 2019 | 22 January 2019 |
| Datazero Ltd | 1 | 1 | 12 November 2010 | 12 November 2010 |
| Dial 9 Communications Limited | 1 | 1 | 19 May 2016 | 19 May 2016 |
| Digitech Solutions Global Limited | 1 | 1 | 26 June 2012 | 26 June 2012 |
| EVE CONNECT LTD | 1 | 1 | 9 November 2022 | 9 November 2022 |
| Flextel Limited | 1 | 1 | 1 November 2005 | 1 November 2005 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 1 | 1 | 8 April 2005 | 8 April 2005 |
| Hello Telecom (UK) Limited | 1 | 1 | 3 February 2012 | 3 February 2012 |
Showing the 30 largest of 87 holders.
All number blocks on 01985first 200 of 406, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 198500 | Protected | — |
| +44 198501 | Protected | — |
| +44 198502 | Protected | — |
| +44 198503 | Protected | — |
| +44 198504 | Protected | — |
| +44 198505 | Protected | — |
| +44 198506 | Protected | — |
| +44 198507 | Protected | — |
| +44 198508 | Protected | — |
| +44 198509 | Protected | — |
| +44 198510 | Protected | — |
| +44 198511 | Protected | — |
| +44 198512 | Protected | — |
| +44 198513 | Protected | — |
| +44 198514 | Protected | — |
| +44 198515 | Protected | — |
| +44 198516 | Protected | — |
| +44 198517 | Protected | — |
| +44 198518 | Protected | — |
| +44 198519 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985200 | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
| +44 1985201 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 1985202 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 1985203 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1985204 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1985205 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985206 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1985207 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1985208 | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
| +44 1985209 | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
| +44 198521 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 198522 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 198523 | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
| +44 198524 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 198525 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 198526 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1985270 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985271 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985272 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985273 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985274 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985275 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985276 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985277 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985278 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985279 | Protected | — |
| +44 198528 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985290 | Allocated | Digitech Solutions Global Limited |
| +44 1985291 | Free | — |
| +44 1985292 | Free | — |
| +44 1985293 | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
| +44 1985294 | Allocated | EVE CONNECT LTD |
| +44 1985295 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1985296 | Allocated | DIDWW Ireland Limited |
| +44 1985297 | Allocated | Zapappi Ltd |
| +44 1985298 | Allocated | IP Voice Networks Ltd |
| +44 1985299 | Allocated | Number Services Ltd. |
| +44 198530 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1985310 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985311 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985312 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985313 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985314 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985315 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985316 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985317 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985318 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985319 | Protected | — |
| +44 198532 | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
| +44 198533 | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
| +44 198534 | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
| +44 198535 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 198536 | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
| +44 1985370 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985371 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985372 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985373 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985374 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985375 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985376 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985377 | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
| +44 1985378 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985379 | Protected | — |
| +44 198538 | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
| +44 198539 | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
| +44 198540 | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
| +44 198541 | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
| +44 198542 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 198543 | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
| +44 1985440 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1985441 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985442 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985443 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985444 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985445 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985446 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985447 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985448 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985449 | Protected | — |
| +44 198545 | Protected | — |
| +44 198546 | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
| +44 198547 | Protected | — |
| +44 198548 | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
| +44 198549 | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
| +44 198550 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 198551 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 198552 | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
| +44 198553 | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
| +44 198554 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 198555 | Allocated | Telecoms World Limited |
| +44 198556 | Allocated | CFL Communications Ltd |
| +44 198557 | Protected | — |
| +44 198558 | Allocated | Nexus Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 1985590 | Allocated | Atomstream Limited |
| +44 1985591 | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
| +44 1985592 | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
| +44 1985593 | Allocated | Telephone Box Limited |
| +44 1985594 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985595 | Allocated | Suretec Systems Ltd |
| +44 1985596 | Allocated | Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited |
| +44 1985597 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985598 | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
| +44 1985599 | Allocated | Windsor Telecom Limited |
| +44 1985600 | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
| +44 1985601 | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
| +44 1985602 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985603 | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
| +44 1985604 | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
| +44 1985605 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985606 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1985607 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1985608 | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
| +44 1985609 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1985610 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985611 | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
| +44 1985612 | Allocated | Kalnet4U Ltd |
| +44 1985613 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985614 | Allocated | Nuso Cloud UK Limited |
| +44 1985615 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1985616 | Allocated | Citrus Telecommunications Ltd |
| +44 1985617 | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
| +44 1985618 | Allocated | Redwood Technologies Ltd |
| +44 1985619 | Allocated | XoverX Ltd |
| +44 1985620 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1985621 | Allocated | Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited |
| +44 1985622 | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
| +44 1985623 | Allocated | I.T Communications Limited |
| +44 1985624 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1985625 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985626 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985627 | Allocated | Truespeed Communications Ltd |
| +44 1985628 | Allocated | 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd |
| +44 1985629 | Allocated | Dial 9 Communications Limited |
| +44 1985630 | Allocated | Lanonyx Telecom Limited |
| +44 1985631 | Free | — |
| +44 1985632 | Allocated | KCOM Group Ltd |
| +44 1985633 | Allocated | Mi Telecom Limited |
| +44 1985634 | Free | — |
| +44 1985635 | Free | — |
| +44 1985636 | Allocated | VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD |
| +44 1985637 | Allocated | Bink Networks Ltd |
| +44 1985638 | Allocated | Belgacom International Carrier Services SA |
| +44 1985639 | Allocated | ICUK Computing Services Limited |
| +44 1985640 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1985641 | Free | — |
| +44 1985642 | Free | — |
| +44 1985643 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985644 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985645 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985646 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985647 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985648 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985649 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985650 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985651 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985652 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985653 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985654 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985655 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985656 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985657 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985658 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985659 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985660 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985661 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985662 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985663 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985664 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985665 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985666 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985667 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985668 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985669 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985670 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985671 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985672 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985673 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985674 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985675 | Protected | — |
| +44 1985676 | Protected | — |
Related lookups
- 01373 Frome10 km away
- 01380 Devizes21 km away
- 01747 Shaftesbury22 km away
- 01963 Wincanton23 km away
- GCI Network Solutions Limited11 allocated blocks on 01985
- BT8 allocated blocks on 01985
- TalkTalk Communications Limited3 allocated blocks on 01985
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FAQs about 01985
Where is area code 01985?
01985 is Ofcom's Warminster numbering area, in Wiltshire, South West England. Its exchange town is in Wiltshire. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1985.
Do I need to dial 01985 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01985 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01985 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01985 numbers written?
Numbers on 01985 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01985 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1985 then the local number.
What was the 01985 area code before?
01985 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 0985. Old signage or stationery showing 0985 refers to the same Warminster numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01985 numbers?
Ofcom lists 87 providers with allocated blocks on 01985. The largest are GCI Network Solutions Limited with 11 of the 108 allocated blocks, BT with 8 of the 108 allocated blocks and TalkTalk Communications Limited with 3 of the 108 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 01985?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01373 Frome (10 km), 01380 Devizes (21 km), 01747 Shaftesbury (22 km) and 01963 Wincanton (23 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01985 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.