01287 Area Code — Guisborough, Redcar & Ingleby Greenhow
01287 is the UK dialling code for Guisborough in Redcar and Cleveland, also serving Redcar, Ingleby Greenhow and Marske-by-the-Sea, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 104 distinct 01287 numbers across 116 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01287
Location
Guisborough
County
Redcar and Cleveland
Region
North East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01287 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01287 dialling code
01287 is the UK geographic dialling code for Guisborough, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Guisborough area.
A full Guisborough number is normally written as 01287 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 01287 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Guisborough. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01287 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 01287 dialling area
The marker shows Guisborough; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01287 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 01287
Settlements in and around the Guisborough dialling area that typically use 01287 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 01287 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1287 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1287 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1287 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1287 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1287 … |
History of the 01287 code
The code was 0287 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01287.
Top searched 01287 numbers
These are the 01287 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01287 612764 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 612740 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 612752 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 280582 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 658171 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 726994 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 623728 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01287 637330 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01287 612756 | 2 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01287 612754 | 2 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01287 612744 | 2 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01287 507654 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01287 621010 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 612747 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 612755 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 548397 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 612770 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 612739 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 612750 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01287 658136 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01287 safe?
Most 01287 calls are ordinary local calls from Guisborough homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01287 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 01287 (Guisborough) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1287 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Guisborough
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01287 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 |
|---|---|
| 1XXXX | 10 |
| BT | 9 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 5 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 5 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01287
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 370 number blocks under 01287, of which 114 are allocated to 91 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) |
|---|---|---|
0128720… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0128721… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
01287221… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01287222… | Allocated | KCOM Group Ltd |
01287223… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01287227… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01287228… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01287230… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01287231… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01287232… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01287233… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
01287236… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
Showing 12 of 114 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01287 spam calls
Block or report 01287
- You can block 01287 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 01287 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 01287 code
Where is the 01287 area code?
The 01287 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Guisborough in Redcar and Cleveland, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Redcar, Ingleby Greenhow, Marske-by-the-Sea and nearby villages.
Is 01287 always a Guisborough number?
Numbers with the 01287 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Guisborough. 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 Guisborough.
How do I block 01287 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 01287 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 01287 call cost?
Calls to UK 01287 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 Guisborough — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01287 boundary.
Living in or moving to Guisborough?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Guisborough.
Check another UK number
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