01474 Area Code — Gravesend, Tilbury & Longfield
01474 is the UK dialling code for Gravesend in Kent, also serving Tilbury, Longfield and Hartley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 84 distinct 01474 numbers across 178 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01474
Location
Gravesend
County
Kent
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01474 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01474 dialling code
01474 is the UK geographic dialling code for Gravesend, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Gravesend area.
A full Gravesend number is normally written as 01474 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 01474 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Gravesend. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01474 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 01474 dialling area
The marker shows Gravesend; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01474 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 01474
Settlements in and around the Gravesend dialling area that typically use 01474 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 01474 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1474 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1474 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1474 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1474 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1474 … |
History of the 01474 code
The code was 0474 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01474.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic GR4 — on an old rotary dial, the letters GR (from Gravesend) sat on the same holes as the digits 474, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01474 numbers
These are the 01474 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01474 553223 | 28 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 558047 | 14 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 636583 | 13 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 649036 | 11 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 553231 | 8 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 852788 | 4 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 706184 | 4 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01474 355768 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 352417 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 70232 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 559321 | 3 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01474 553214 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 553232 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 363686 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 240415 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 636396 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 852790 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 832763 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01474 557200 | 2 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01474 355772 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01474 safe?
Most 01474 calls are ordinary local calls from Gravesend homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01474 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 01474 (Gravesend) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1474 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Gravesend
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01474 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 | 18 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 6 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 4 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01474
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 415 number blocks under 01474, 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) |
|---|---|---|
0147420… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
0147421… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0147423… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
01474240… | Allocated | BT |
01474247… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01474248… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01474249… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0147425… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
0147426… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01474287… | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
01474290… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
01474291… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
Showing 12 of 156 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01474 spam calls
Block or report 01474
- You can block 01474 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 01474 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 01474 code
Where is the 01474 area code?
The 01474 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Gravesend in Kent, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Tilbury, Longfield, Hartley and nearby villages.
Is 01474 always a Gravesend number?
Numbers with the 01474 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Gravesend. 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 Gravesend.
How do I block 01474 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 01474 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 01474 call cost?
Calls to UK 01474 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 Gravesend — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01474 boundary.
Living in or moving to Gravesend?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Gravesend.
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