01721 Area Code — Peebles, Innerleithen & Cardrona Mains
01721 is the UK dialling code for Peebles in The Scottish Borders, also serving Innerleithen, Cardrona Mains and Walkerburn, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 51 distinct 01721 numbers across 57 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01721
Location
Peebles
County
The Scottish Borders
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01721 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01721 dialling code
01721 is the UK geographic dialling code for Peebles, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Peebles area.
A full Peebles number is normally written as 01721 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 01721 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Peebles. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01721 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 01721 dialling area
The marker shows Peebles; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01721 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 01721
Settlements in and around the Peebles dialling area that typically use 01721 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 01721 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1721 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1721 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1721 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1721 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1721 … |
History of the 01721 code
The code was 0721 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01721.
Top searched 01721 numbers
These are the 01721 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01721 540615 | 4 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01721 844250 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01721 725050 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01721 540651 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 546457 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01721 546233 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 546298 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 546237 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 540642 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 546232 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 725076 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 546296 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 540646 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 725079 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 725077 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 540582 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 540647 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 540643 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 725023 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01721 725083 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01721 safe?
Most 01721 calls are ordinary local calls from Peebles homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01721 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 01721 (Peebles) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1721 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Peebles
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01721 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 |
|---|---|
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| BT | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01721
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 433 number blocks under 01721, of which 105 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) |
|---|---|---|
01721200… | Allocated | Digitech Solutions Global Limited |
01721201… | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
01721202… | Allocated | Suretec Systems Ltd |
01721203… | Allocated | Atomstream Limited |
01721204… | Allocated | Telephone Box Limited |
01721205… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01721207… | Allocated | Windsor Telecom Limited |
01721208… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01721209… | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
0172121… | Allocated | IV Response Limited |
0172122… | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
01721260… | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
Showing 12 of 105 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01721 spam calls
Block or report 01721
- You can block 01721 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 01721 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 01721 code
Where is the 01721 area code?
The 01721 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Peebles in The Scottish Borders, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Innerleithen, Cardrona Mains, Walkerburn and nearby villages.
Is 01721 always a Peebles number?
Numbers with the 01721 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Peebles. 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 Peebles.
How do I block 01721 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 01721 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 01721 call cost?
Calls to UK 01721 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 Peebles — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01721 boundary.
Living in or moving to Peebles?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Peebles.
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