0151 Area Code — Liverpool, Birkenhead & Wallasey
0151 is the UK dialling code for Liverpool, also serving Birkenhead, Wallasey and Bootle, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 1,880 distinct 0151 numbers across 4,367 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
0151
Location
Liverpool
County
Liverpool
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
0151 XXX XXXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 0151 dialling code
0151 is the UK geographic dialling code for Liverpool, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Liverpool area.
A full Liverpool number is normally written as 0151 XXX XXXX. 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 0151 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Liverpool. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 0151 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 0151 dialling area
The marker shows Liverpool; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 0151 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 0151
Settlements in and around the Liverpool dialling area that typically use 0151 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 0151 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 151 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 151 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 151 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 151 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 151 … |
History of the 0151 code
Liverpool moved from 051 to 0151 on PhONEday, 16 April 1995.
Top searched 0151 numbers
These are the 0151 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0151 203 0956 | 47 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 203 0958 | 45 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 966 8256 | 26 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 319 4858 | 26 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 456 1423 | 22 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 947 5292 | 20 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 375 9317 | 20 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 456 1896 | 20 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 305 8217 | 19 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 375 9796 | 19 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 458 6555 | 19 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 0151 528 1491 | 19 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 0151 317 4493 | 18 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 528 1452 | 18 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 458 6554 | 18 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 700 8780 | 18 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 0151 528 1465 | 17 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 375 9310 | 17 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 453 6203 | 17 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 0151 700 8785 | 17 | 30 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 0151 safe?
Most 0151 calls are ordinary local calls from Liverpool homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 0151 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 0151 (Liverpool) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 151 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Liverpool
These UK communications providers have been allocated 0151 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 | 173 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 38 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 26 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 25 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 15 |
| Sky UK Limited | 11 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 9 |
| Barritel Limited | 8 |
Ofcom number ranges on 0151
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 1,009 number blocks under 0151, of which 485 are allocated to 171 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) |
|---|---|---|
0151000… | Allocated | IPV6 Limited |
0151001… | Allocated | Syntec Limited |
0151014… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0151015… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0151020… | Allocated | Telet Research (NI) Limited |
0151100… | Allocated | Internet of Things Limited |
0151110… | Allocated | BT |
0151122… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
0151151… | Allocated | Digitech Solutions Global Limited |
0151160… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0151183… | Allocated | BT |
0151184… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 485 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Liverpool
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 0151 numbers in our community comments.
- spam — 2 reports
- scam — 2 reports
- telemarketing — 1 report
How to block and report 0151 spam calls
Block or report 0151
- You can block 0151 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 0151 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 0151 code
Where is the 0151 area code?
The 0151 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Liverpool, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bootle and nearby villages.
Is 0151 always a Liverpool number?
Numbers with the 0151 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool.
How do I block 0151 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 0151 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 0151 call cost?
Calls to UK 0151 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 Liverpool — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 0151 boundary.
Living in or moving to Liverpool?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Liverpool.
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