01579 Area Code — Liskeard, Callington & Dobwalls
01579 is the UK dialling code for Liskeard in Cornwall, also serving Callington, Dobwalls and Pensilva, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 20 distinct 01579 numbers across 26 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01579
Location
Liskeard
County
Cornwall
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01579 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01579 dialling code
01579 is the UK geographic dialling code for Liskeard, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Liskeard area.
A full Liskeard number is normally written as 01579 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 01579 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Liskeard. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01579 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 01579 dialling area
The marker shows Liskeard; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01579 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 01579
Settlements in and around the Liskeard dialling area that typically use 01579 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 01579 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1579 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1579 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1579 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1579 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1579 … |
History of the 01579 code
The code was 0579 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01579.
Top searched 01579 numbers
These are the 01579 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01579 833288 | 5 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 362160 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01579 362334 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 371276 | 1 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 362280 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 362278 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 362276 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 362336 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 362281 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 362337 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 362284 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 362283 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 362279 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 383262 | 1 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 833274 | 1 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 383488 | 1 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 372201 | 1 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 347053 | 1 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 383231 | 1 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 01579 362309 | 1 | 27 May 2026 |
Is a call from 01579 safe?
Most 01579 calls are ordinary local calls from Liskeard homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01579 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 01579 (Liskeard) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1579 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Liskeard
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01579 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 | 9 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 8 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01579
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 442 number blocks under 01579, of which 111 are allocated to 86 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) |
|---|---|---|
01579208… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01579209… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0157921… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
01579228… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01579229… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01579237… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0157924… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0157925… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0157926… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01579270… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01579271… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01579273… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
Showing 12 of 111 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01579 spam calls
Block or report 01579
- You can block 01579 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 01579 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 01579 code
Where is the 01579 area code?
The 01579 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Liskeard in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Callington, Dobwalls, Pensilva and nearby villages.
Is 01579 always a Liskeard number?
Numbers with the 01579 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Liskeard. 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 Liskeard.
How do I block 01579 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 01579 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 01579 call cost?
Calls to UK 01579 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 Liskeard — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01579 boundary.
Living in or moving to Liskeard?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Liskeard.
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