01455 Area Code — Hinckley, Nuneaton & Earl Shilton
01455 is the UK dialling code for Hinckley in Leicestershire, also serving Nuneaton, Earl Shilton and Attleborough, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 135 distinct 01455 numbers across 153 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01455
Location
Hinckley
County
Leicestershire
Region
East Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01455 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01455 dialling code
01455 is the UK geographic dialling code for Hinckley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Hinckley area.
A full Hinckley number is normally written as 01455 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 01455 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Hinckley. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01455 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 01455 dialling area
The marker shows Hinckley; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01455 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 01455
Settlements in and around the Hinckley dialling area that typically use 01455 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 01455 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1455 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1455 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1455 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1455 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1455 … |
History of the 01455 code
The code was 0455 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01455.
Top searched 01455 numbers
These are the 01455 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01455 636393 | 4 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01455 714005 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 613100 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 23444 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 639096 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 240515 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 245952 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 620384 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 620378 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 209650 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 251935 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01455 240511 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01455 413751 | 2 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01455 636390 | 1 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 237732 | 1 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 449441 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 710912 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 892827 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 551976 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01455 699571 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01455 safe?
Most 01455 calls are ordinary local calls from Hinckley homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01455 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 01455 (Hinckley) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1455 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Hinckley
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01455 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 | 22 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 13 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 11 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 9 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01455
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 478 number blocks under 01455, of which 159 are allocated to 95 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) |
|---|---|---|
0145520… | Allocated | BT |
0145521… | Allocated | BT |
0145522… | Allocated | BT |
0145523… | Allocated | BT |
0145524… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0145525… | Allocated | BT |
0145526… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0145527… | Allocated | BT |
0145528… | Allocated | BT |
0145529… | Allocated | BT |
0145531… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01455320… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
Showing 12 of 159 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Hinckley
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01455 numbers in our community comments.
- unknown — 1 report
How to block and report 01455 spam calls
Block or report 01455
- You can block 01455 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 01455 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 01455 code
Where is the 01455 area code?
The 01455 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Hinckley in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Nuneaton, Earl Shilton, Attleborough and nearby villages.
Is 01455 always a Hinckley number?
Numbers with the 01455 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Hinckley. 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 Hinckley.
How do I block 01455 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 01455 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 01455 call cost?
Calls to UK 01455 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 Hinckley — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01455 boundary.
Living in or moving to Hinckley?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Hinckley.
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