01294 Area Code — Ardrossan, Saltcoats & Kilwinning
01294 is the UK dialling code for Ardrossan in North Ayrshire, also serving Saltcoats, Kilwinning and Stevenston, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 290 distinct 01294 numbers across 316 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01294
Location
Ardrossan
County
North Ayrshire
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01294 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01294 dialling code
01294 is the UK geographic dialling code for Ardrossan, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Ardrossan area.
A full Ardrossan number is normally written as 01294 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 01294 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Ardrossan. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01294 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 01294 dialling area
The marker shows Ardrossan; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01294 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01294
Settlements in and around the Ardrossan dialling area that typically use 01294 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 01294 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1294 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1294 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1294 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1294 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1294 … |
History of the 01294 code
The code was 0294 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01294.
Top searched 01294 numbers
These are the 01294 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01294 703019 | 7 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01294 843009 | 6 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01294 843007 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01294 537210 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01294 620792 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01294 843005 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01294 518424 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01294 311239 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01294 279182 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01294 467044 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01294 823947 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01294 824015 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01294 315410 | 2 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01294 467073 | 2 | 30 May 2026 |
| 01294 557788 | 2 | 29 May 2026 |
| 01294 469411 | 2 | 20 May 2026 |
| 01294 843003 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01294 843018 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01294 842999 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01294 803003 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01294 safe?
Most 01294 calls are ordinary local calls from Ardrossan homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01294 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 01294 (Ardrossan) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1294 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Ardrossan
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01294 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 | 17 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 15 |
| Sky UK Limited | 12 |
| 1XXXX | 9 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| Chess Limited | 3 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 |
| Redcentric Solutions Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01294
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 451 number blocks under 01294, of which 156 are allocated to 100 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) |
|---|---|---|
0129420… | Allocated | BT |
0129421… | Allocated | BT |
0129422… | Allocated | BT |
0129423… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0129424… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01294250… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01294251… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01294252… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01294254… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01294255… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01294256… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
01294257… | Allocated | WightFibre Limited |
Showing 12 of 156 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01294 spam calls
Block or report 01294
- You can block 01294 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 01294 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 01294 code
Where is the 01294 area code?
The 01294 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Ardrossan in North Ayrshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Saltcoats, Kilwinning, Stevenston and nearby villages.
Is 01294 always a Ardrossan number?
Numbers with the 01294 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Ardrossan. 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 Ardrossan.
How do I block 01294 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 01294 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 01294 call cost?
Calls to UK 01294 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 Ardrossan — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01294 boundary.
Living in or moving to Ardrossan?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Ardrossan.
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