01249 Area Code — Chippenham, UK
01249 is the UK dialling code for Chippenham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 32 distinct 01249 numbers across 48 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01249
Location
Chippenham
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01249 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01249 dialling code
01249 is the UK geographic dialling code for Chippenham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Chippenham area.
A full Chippenham number is normally written as 01249 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 01249 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Chippenham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01249 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.
Top searched 01249 numbers
These are the 01249 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01249 905053 | 6 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 699940 | 5 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 654385 | 3 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 467901 | 2 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 467965 | 2 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 427727 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 782488 | 2 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 467904 | 2 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 847123 | 1 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 272456 | 1 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 467895 | 1 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 467899 | 1 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 471502 | 1 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 561607 | 1 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 914828 | 1 | 13 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 914706 | 1 | 13 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 20772 | 1 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 658291 | 1 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 467902 | 1 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01249 911651 | 1 | 9 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01249 safe?
Most 01249 calls are ordinary local calls from Chippenham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01249 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 01249 (Chippenham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1249 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Chippenham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01249 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 |
|---|---|
| BT | 20 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 10 |
| 1XXXX | 8 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 4 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 3 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3 |
Common scam patterns reported in Chippenham
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01249 numbers in our community comments.
- spam — 1 report
How to block and report 01249 spam calls
Block 01249 on your phone
- iPhone: open Phone → Recents, tap the (i) next to 01249, scroll down and tap Block this Caller.
- Android: open the Phone app, press and hold 01249 in your recent calls, then tap Block / Report spam.
- Network level: EE, O2, Vodafone and Three all offer free spam-call blocking in their app or online account settings.
Report 01249
- Scam texts: forward the message to 7726 (free) — it spells "SPAM" on the keypad — to report it to your mobile network.
- Scam or fraud calls: report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 (England, Wales & NI) or Police Scotland on 101.
- Nuisance / marketing calls: report to the ICO and register with the free Telephone Preference Service (TPS) to reduce unsolicited sales calls.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 01249 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. These steps cut the volume across the board:
- Silence unknown callers. iPhone: Settings → Apps → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers. Android: open Phone → Settings → Caller ID & spam and turn on filtering. Unknown numbers go straight to voicemail.
- Turn on your network's free spam shield. EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, Sky and most providers offer free spam/scam-call screening in their app or account settings.
- Register with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). It's free and legally obliges UK companies to stop unsolicited sales calls within 28 days.
- Use a dedicated call-blocker app if nuisance calls are persistent — these screen against live community spam databases and can auto-reject flagged callers before your phone even rings.
- Never engage to "opt out". Pressing a key to be removed only confirms your number is live and usually means more calls.
Frequently asked questions about the 01249 code
Where is the 01249 area code?
The 01249 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Chippenham, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan.
Is 01249 always a Chippenham number?
Numbers with the 01249 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Chippenham. 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 Chippenham.
How do I block 01249 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 01249 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 01249 call cost?
Calls to UK 01249 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
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