01200 Area Code — Clitheroe, Whalley & Waddington
01200 is the UK dialling code for Clitheroe in Lancashire, also serving Whalley, Waddington and Sabden, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 19 distinct 01200 numbers across 41 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01200
Location
Clitheroe
County
Lancashire
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01200 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01200 dialling code
01200 is the UK geographic dialling code for Clitheroe, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Clitheroe area.
A full Clitheroe number is normally written as 01200 XXXXXX. You can dial the local part on its own from within the same area, or the full number from anywhere in the UK.
Because of UK number portability and internet calling, a 01200 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Clitheroe. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01200 so an unknown call looks like a nearby business or neighbour — so treat an unexpected call on what is actually said, not on the area code alone.
Map of the 01200 dialling area
The marker shows Clitheroe; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01200 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map
Areas typically served by 01200
Settlements in and around the Clitheroe dialling area that typically use 01200 numbers. Approximate — Ofcom charging-area boundaries don't follow town or county lines exactly, and properties near a boundary may take a neighbouring code.
Calling 01200 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1200 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1200 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1200 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1200 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1200 … |
History of the 01200 code
The code was 0200 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01200.
Top searched 01200 numbers
These are the 01200 numbers most-looked-up by visitors to our number checker. Click any number to see its full lookup page with risk-level, range holder, and community reports.
| Number | Searches | Last looked up |
|---|---|---|
| 01200 862041 | 10 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01200 862040 | 8 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01200 862015 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01200 318907 | 3 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01200 862023 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01200 427622 | 2 | 14 May 2026 |
| 01200 862029 | 1 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01200 409981 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01200 409278 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01200 448375 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01200 405301 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01200 449900 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01200 60532 | 1 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01200 223993 | 1 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01200 377539 | 1 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01200 309615 | 1 | 26 May 2026 |
| 01200 869861 | 1 | 14 May 2026 |
| 01200 424829 | 1 | 9 May 2026 |
| 01200 440697 | 1 | 4 May 2026 |
Is a call from 01200 safe?
Most 01200 calls are ordinary local calls from Clitheroe homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01200 prefix so you are more likely to answer. Never share bank details, passwords or one-time security codes with an unexpected caller, even when the number looks local — hang up and call the organisation back on a number you have verified yourself.
To call a 01200 (Clitheroe) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1200 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Clitheroe
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01200 number blocks by Ofcom. The number of blocks per operator gives a rough sense of how widely each provider serves this area.
| Provider (Ofcom-allocated) | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| BT | 6 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 5 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01200
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 388 number blocks under 01200, of which 129 are allocated to 98 communications providers. The first allocated blocks are shown below — look up any full number with the number checker to see its exact range holder.
| Number block | Status | Range holder (Ofcom-allocated) |
|---|---|---|
0120020… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
0120021… | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
01200220… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
01200222… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
01200223… | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
01200224… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01200227… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01200228… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
0120023… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
0120025… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
01200263… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0120030… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
Showing 12 of 129 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01200 spam calls
Block or report 01200
- You can block 01200 directly from your recent-calls list on iPhone or Android, and forward scam texts free to 7726.
- Scam or fraud calls should be reported to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or Police Scotland (101); persistent marketing calls to the ICO / TPS.
Full step-by-step instructions for every phone, network-level blocking and all UK reporting routes are in our guide: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 01200 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. Silencing unknown callers, enabling your network's free spam shield and registering with the TPS cut the volume across the board — our canonical guide walks through each step: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
Frequently asked questions about the 01200 code
Where is the 01200 area code?
The 01200 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Clitheroe in Lancashire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Whalley, Waddington, Sabden and nearby villages.
Is 01200 always a Clitheroe number?
Numbers with the 01200 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Clitheroe. With UK number portability and VoIP allowing geographic relocation while keeping the same number, the call origin can differ from the original area, but the prefix's official assigned location remains Clitheroe.
How do I block 01200 spam calls?
On iPhone, tap the (i) next to the number in Recents and choose Block this Caller. On Android, long-press the number in Recents and choose Block. To prevent unknown 01200 numbers ringing, enable Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers (iPhone) or your dialler's spam filter (Android). Forward spam texts to 7726 free of charge.
How much does a 01200 call cost?
Calls to UK 01200 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
Neighbouring dialling codes
Codes covering areas around Clitheroe — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01200 boundary.
Living in or moving to Clitheroe?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Clitheroe.
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