01480 Area Code — Huntingdon, Godmanchester & Saint Ives
01480 is the UK dialling code for Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, also serving Godmanchester, Saint Ives and Hemingford Grey, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 127 distinct 01480 numbers across 213 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01480
Location
Huntingdon
County
Cambridgeshire
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01480 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01480 dialling code
01480 is the UK geographic dialling code for Huntingdon, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Huntingdon area.
A full Huntingdon number is normally written as 01480 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 01480 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Huntingdon. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01480 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 01480 dialling area
The marker shows Huntingdon; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01480 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 01480
Settlements in and around the Huntingdon dialling area that typically use 01480 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 01480 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1480 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1480 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1480 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1480 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1480 … |
History of the 01480 code
The code was 0480 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01480.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic HU0 — on an old rotary dial, the letters HU (from Huntingdon) sat on the same holes as the digits 480, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01480 numbers
These are the 01480 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01480 594096 | 21 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 227186 | 9 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 757957 | 9 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 595457 | 6 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01480 878547 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 409448 | 4 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01480 278086 | 4 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01480 884669 | 4 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01480 757972 | 3 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 595648 | 3 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 595646 | 3 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 227188 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 768015 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 227183 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 595460 | 2 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 595436 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 781286 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 757981 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 598640 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01480 27498 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01480 safe?
Most 01480 calls are ordinary local calls from Huntingdon homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01480 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 01480 (Huntingdon) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1480 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Huntingdon
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01480 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 | 29 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 16 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 10 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 5 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 5 |
| Colt Technology Services | 4 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01480
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 424 number blocks under 01480, of which 190 are allocated to 101 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) |
|---|---|---|
0148020… | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
0148021… | Allocated | BT |
0148022… | Allocated | BT |
01480230… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01480231… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01480232… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01480236… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01480237… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01480238… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01480239… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0148024… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0148026… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
Showing 12 of 190 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01480 spam calls
Block or report 01480
- You can block 01480 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 01480 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 01480 code
Where is the 01480 area code?
The 01480 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Godmanchester, Saint Ives, Hemingford Grey and nearby villages.
Is 01480 always a Huntingdon number?
Numbers with the 01480 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Huntingdon. 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 Huntingdon.
How do I block 01480 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 01480 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 01480 call cost?
Calls to UK 01480 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 Huntingdon — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01480 boundary.
Living in or moving to Huntingdon?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Huntingdon.
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