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01572 Area Code — Oakham, UK

01572 is the UK dialling code for Oakham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 80 distinct 01572 numbers across 298 public lookups.

Quick facts

Area code

01572

Location

Oakham

Number type

Geographic landline

Number format

01572 XXX XXX

Operators serving

8+

Call cost

Standard rate

About the 01572 dialling code

01572 is the UK geographic dialling code for Oakham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Oakham area.

A full Oakham number is normally written as 01572 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 01572 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Oakham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01572 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 01572 numbers

These are the 01572 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.

NumberSearchesLast looked up
01572 20021811 17 Jun 2026
01572 20024111 17 Jun 2026
01572 20020811 9 Jun 2026
01572 20020710 14 Jun 2026
01572 2002039 14 Jun 2026
01572 2002389 14 Jun 2026
01572 2002559 10 Jun 2026
01572 2002379 4 Jun 2026
01572 2002438 14 Jun 2026
01572 2002458 9 Jun 2026
01572 2002147 9 Jun 2026
01572 2002517 9 Jun 2026
01572 2002226 15 Jun 2026
01572 2002236 14 Jun 2026
01572 2002096 10 Jun 2026
01572 2002126 9 Jun 2026
01572 2002426 9 Jun 2026
01572 2002106 3 Jun 2026
01572 2002026 3 Jun 2026
01572 2002445 17 Jun 2026

Is a call from 01572 safe?

Most 01572 calls are ordinary local calls from Oakham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01572 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 01572 (Oakham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1572 followed by the local number.

Operators serving Oakham

These UK communications providers have been allocated 01572 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
BT12
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)8
AQL Wholesale Ltd3
Lumen Technologies UK Limited3
TalkTalk Communications Limited3
Sky UK Limited3
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2
GCI Network Solutions Limited2

How to block and report 01572 spam calls

Block 01572 on your phone

  • iPhone: open Phone → Recents, tap the (i) next to 01572, scroll down and tap Block this Caller.
  • Android: open the Phone app, press and hold 01572 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 01572

  • 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 01572 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 01572 code

Where is the 01572 area code?

The 01572 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Oakham, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan.

Is 01572 always a Oakham number?

Numbers with the 01572 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Oakham. 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 Oakham.

How do I block 01572 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 01572 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 01572 call cost?

Calls to UK 01572 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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