01954 Area Code — Madingley, Histon & Bar Hill
01954 is the UK dialling code for Madingley in Cambridgeshire, also serving Histon, Bar Hill and Cambourne, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 82 distinct 01954 numbers across 90 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01954
Location
Madingley
County
Cambridgeshire
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01954 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01954 dialling code
01954 is the UK geographic dialling code for Madingley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Madingley area.
A full Madingley number is normally written as 01954 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 01954 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Madingley. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01954 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 01954 dialling area
The marker shows Madingley; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01954 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01954
Settlements in and around the Madingley dialling area that typically use 01954 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 01954 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1954 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1954 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1954 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1954 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1954 … |
History of the 01954 code
The code was 0954 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01954.
Top searched 01954 numbers
These are the 01954 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01954 582998 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 577002 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 604948 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 778762 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01954 253840 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01954 770147 | 2 | 31 May 2026 |
| 01954 610521 | 2 | 26 May 2026 |
| 01954 781041 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 253842 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 253845 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 253839 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 253837 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 253838 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 253836 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 712715 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 288791 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 260200 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 253844 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01954 249988 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01954 610486 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01954 safe?
Most 01954 calls are ordinary local calls from Madingley homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01954 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 01954 (Madingley) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1954 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Madingley
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01954 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 | 8 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 3 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01954
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 397 number blocks under 01954, of which 108 are allocated to 89 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) |
|---|---|---|
0195420… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0195421… | Allocated | BT |
0195423… | Allocated | BT |
0195424… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0195425… | Allocated | BT |
0195426… | Allocated | BT |
0195427… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0195428… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01954290… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01954293… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01954294… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01954295… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
Showing 12 of 108 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01954 spam calls
Block or report 01954
- You can block 01954 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 01954 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 01954 code
Where is the 01954 area code?
The 01954 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Madingley in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Histon, Bar Hill, Cambourne and nearby villages.
Is 01954 always a Madingley number?
Numbers with the 01954 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Madingley. 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 Madingley.
How do I block 01954 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 01954 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 01954 call cost?
Calls to UK 01954 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 Madingley — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01954 boundary.
Living in or moving to Madingley?
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