01508 Area Code — Brooke, UK
01508 is the UK dialling code for Brooke, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 23 distinct 01508 numbers across 30 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01508
Location
Brooke
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01508 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01508 dialling code
01508 is the UK geographic dialling code for Brooke, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Brooke area.
A full Brooke number is normally written as 01508 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 01508 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Brooke. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01508 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.
Top searched 01508 numbers
These are the 01508 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01508 610412 | 3 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 01508 610416 | 2 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01508 610244 | 2 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01508 610202 | 2 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 01508 533715 | 2 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 01508 610562 | 2 | 18 May 2026 |
| 01508 494343 | 1 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01508 610513 | 1 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01508 610307 | 1 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01508 522051 | 1 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 01508 610692 | 1 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01508 610543 | 1 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 01508 610561 | 1 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 01508 535891 | 1 | 30 May 2026 |
| 01508 610538 | 1 | 30 May 2026 |
| 01508 610549 | 1 | 29 May 2026 |
| 01508 610330 | 1 | 29 May 2026 |
| 01508 492058 | 1 | 27 May 2026 |
| 01508 610259 | 1 | 27 May 2026 |
| 01508 61610 | 1 | 27 May 2026 |
Is a call from 01508 safe?
Most 01508 calls are ordinary local calls from Brooke homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01508 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 01508 (Brooke) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1508 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Brooke
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01508 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 | 11 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Colt Technology Services | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| TelNG Limited | 1 |
How to block and report 01508 spam calls
Block 01508 on your phone
- iPhone: open Phone → Recents, tap the (i) next to 01508, scroll down and tap Block this Caller.
- Android: open the Phone app, press and hold 01508 in your recent calls, then tap Block / Report spam.
- Network level: EE, O2, Vodafone and Three all offer free spam-call blocking in their app or online account settings.
Report 01508
- Scam texts: forward the message to 7726 (free) — it spells "SPAM" on the keypad — to report it to your mobile network.
- Scam or fraud calls: report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 (England, Wales & NI) or Police Scotland on 101.
- Nuisance / marketing calls: report to the ICO and register with the free Telephone Preference Service (TPS) to reduce unsolicited sales calls.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 01508 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. These steps cut the volume across the board:
- Silence unknown callers. iPhone: Settings → Apps → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers. Android: open Phone → Settings → Caller ID & spam and turn on filtering. Unknown numbers go straight to voicemail.
- Turn on your network's free spam shield. EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, Sky and most providers offer free spam/scam-call screening in their app or account settings.
- Register with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). It's free and legally obliges UK companies to stop unsolicited sales calls within 28 days.
- Use a dedicated call-blocker app if nuisance calls are persistent — these screen against live community spam databases and can auto-reject flagged callers before your phone even rings.
- Never engage to "opt out". Pressing a key to be removed only confirms your number is live and usually means more calls.
Frequently asked questions about the 01508 code
Where is the 01508 area code?
The 01508 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Brooke, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan.
Is 01508 always a Brooke number?
Numbers with the 01508 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Brooke. 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 Brooke.
How do I block 01508 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 01508 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 01508 call cost?
Calls to UK 01508 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
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