01483 Area Code — Guildford, Godalming & Merrow
01483 is the UK dialling code for Guildford in Surrey, also serving Godalming, Merrow and Burpham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 466 distinct 01483 numbers across 648 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01483
Location
Guildford
County
Surrey
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01483 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01483 dialling code
01483 is the UK geographic dialling code for Guildford, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Guildford area.
A full Guildford number is normally written as 01483 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 01483 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Guildford. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01483 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 01483 dialling area
The marker shows Guildford; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01483 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01483
Settlements in and around the Guildford dialling area that typically use 01483 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 01483 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1483 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1483 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1483 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1483 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1483 … |
History of the 01483 code
The code was 0483 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01483.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic GU3 — on an old rotary dial, the letters GU (from Guildford) sat on the same holes as the digits 483, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01483 numbers
These are the 01483 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01483 968567 | 8 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01483 355746 | 8 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01483 928908 | 7 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01483 953936 | 7 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01483 604526 | 5 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01483 912516 | 5 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01483 926588 | 5 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01483 678940 | 5 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01483 339235 | 5 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01483 906605 | 5 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01483 576193 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01483 464824 | 4 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01483 314625 | 4 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01483 304677 | 4 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01483 340196 | 4 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01483 617943 | 4 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01483 610684 | 4 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01483 830268 | 4 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 01483 340197 | 4 | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 01483 467447 | 4 | 6 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01483 safe?
Most 01483 calls are ordinary local calls from Guildford homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01483 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 01483 (Guildford) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1483 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Guildford
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01483 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 | 87 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 40 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 20 |
| Sky UK Limited | 18 |
| Colt Technology Services | 17 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 11 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 10 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 8 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01483
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 577 number blocks under 01483, of which 327 are allocated to 92 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) |
|---|---|---|
0148300… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0148320… | Allocated | BT |
0148321… | Allocated | BT |
0148322… | Allocated | BT |
0148323… | Allocated | BT |
0148324… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0148325… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0148326… | Allocated | BT |
0148327… | Allocated | BT |
0148328… | Allocated | BT |
0148329… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0148330… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 327 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01483 spam calls
Block or report 01483
- You can block 01483 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 01483 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 01483 code
Where is the 01483 area code?
The 01483 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Guildford in Surrey, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Godalming, Merrow, Burpham and nearby villages.
Is 01483 always a Guildford number?
Numbers with the 01483 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Guildford. 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 Guildford.
How do I block 01483 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 01483 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 01483 call cost?
Calls to UK 01483 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 Guildford — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01483 boundary.
Living in or moving to Guildford?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Guildford.
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