01869 Area Code — Bicester, Somerton & Ambrosden
01869 is the UK dialling code for Bicester in Oxfordshire, also serving Somerton, Ambrosden and Chesterton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 193 distinct 01869 numbers across 220 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01869
Location
Bicester
County
Oxfordshire
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01869 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01869 dialling code
01869 is the UK geographic dialling code for Bicester, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Bicester area.
A full Bicester number is normally written as 01869 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 01869 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Bicester. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01869 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 01869 dialling area
The marker shows Bicester; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01869 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01869
Settlements in and around the Bicester dialling area that typically use 01869 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 01869 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1869 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1869 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1869 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1869 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1869 … |
History of the 01869 code
The code was 0869 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01869.
Top searched 01869 numbers
These are the 01869 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01869 249509 | 5 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01869 938002 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01869 817200 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01869 817197 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01869 351224 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01869 345766 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01869 872387 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01869 31008 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01869 226000 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01869 227334 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01869 227228 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01869 810560 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01869 810591 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01869 872416 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01869 227382 | 2 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01869 251200 | 2 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01869 227372 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01869 347702 | 2 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01869 817400 | 2 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 01869 352738 | 2 | 29 May 2026 |
Is a call from 01869 safe?
Most 01869 calls are ordinary local calls from Bicester homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01869 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 01869 (Bicester) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1869 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Bicester
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01869 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 | 13 |
| 1XXXX | 10 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 10 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 6 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 5 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01869
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 397 number blocks under 01869, of which 156 are allocated to 104 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) |
|---|---|---|
01869200… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01869201… | Allocated | HAVENSTOKE COMMUNICATIONS LTD |
01869203… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01869205… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01869206… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01869207… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01869208… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01869209… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01869220… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01869221… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01869222… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01869225… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
Showing 12 of 156 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01869 spam calls
Block or report 01869
- You can block 01869 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 01869 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 01869 code
Where is the 01869 area code?
The 01869 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Bicester in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Somerton, Ambrosden, Chesterton and nearby villages.
Is 01869 always a Bicester number?
Numbers with the 01869 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Bicester. 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 Bicester.
How do I block 01869 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 01869 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 01869 call cost?
Calls to UK 01869 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 Bicester — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01869 boundary.
Living in or moving to Bicester?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Bicester.
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