01252 Area Code — Aldershot, Farnham & Fleet
01252 is the UK dialling code for Aldershot in Hampshire, also serving Farnham, Fleet and Hale, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 444 distinct 01252 numbers across 635 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01252
Location
Aldershot
County
Hampshire
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01252 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01252 dialling code
01252 is the UK geographic dialling code for Aldershot, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Aldershot area.
A full Aldershot number is normally written as 01252 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 01252 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Aldershot. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01252 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 01252 dialling area
The marker shows Aldershot; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01252 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 01252
Settlements in and around the Aldershot dialling area that typically use 01252 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 01252 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1252 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1252 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1252 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1252 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1252 … |
History of the 01252 code
The code was 0252 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01252.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic AL2 — on an old rotary dial, the letters AL (from Aldershot) sat on the same holes as the digits 252, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01252 numbers
These are the 01252 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01252 70408 | 13 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01252 954170 | 13 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01252 759649 | 9 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01252 756787 | 8 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01252 70403 | 7 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01252 756750 | 6 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01252 268857 | 6 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01252 961566 | 6 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01252 844688 | 6 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01252 947803 | 5 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01252 416561 | 5 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01252 756780 | 5 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01252 984529 | 5 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01252 985854 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01252 954044 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01252 938824 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01252 719999 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01252 370817 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01252 72773 | 4 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01252 759650 | 4 | 22 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01252 safe?
Most 01252 calls are ordinary local calls from Aldershot homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01252 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 01252 (Aldershot) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1252 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Aldershot
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01252 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 | 126 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 26 |
| Sky UK Limited | 19 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 17 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 15 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 10 |
| TGL Services (UK) Ltd | 9 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 8 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01252
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 478 number blocks under 01252, of which 367 are allocated to 109 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) |
|---|---|---|
01252134… | Allocated | BT |
01252135… | Allocated | BT |
01252136… | Allocated | BT |
01252137… | Allocated | BT |
01252138… | Allocated | BT |
01252201… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01252202… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01252203… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
01252204… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01252205… | Allocated | Lanonyx Telecom Limited |
01252206… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01252207… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
Showing 12 of 367 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Aldershot
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01252 numbers in our community comments.
- scam — 1 report
How to block and report 01252 spam calls
Block or report 01252
- You can block 01252 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 01252 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 01252 code
Where is the 01252 area code?
The 01252 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Aldershot in Hampshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Farnham, Fleet, Hale and nearby villages.
Is 01252 always a Aldershot number?
Numbers with the 01252 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Aldershot. 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 Aldershot.
How do I block 01252 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 01252 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 01252 call cost?
Calls to UK 01252 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 Aldershot — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01252 boundary.
Living in or moving to Aldershot?
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