0115 Area Code — Nottingham, West Bridgford & Arnold
0115 is the UK dialling code for Nottingham, also serving West Bridgford, Arnold and Basford, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 913 distinct 0115 numbers across 2,266 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
0115
Location
Nottingham
County
Nottingham
Region
East Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
0115 XXX XXXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 0115 dialling code
0115 is the UK geographic dialling code for Nottingham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Nottingham area.
A full Nottingham number is normally written as 0115 XXX XXXX. 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 0115 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Nottingham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 0115 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 0115 dialling area
The marker shows Nottingham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 0115 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 0115
Settlements in and around the Nottingham dialling area that typically use 0115 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 0115 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 115 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 115 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 115 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 115 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 115 … |
History of the 0115 code
Nottingham moved from 0602 to 0115 on PhONEday, 16 April 1995.
Top searched 0115 numbers
These are the 0115 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0115 773 9640 | 41 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 794 0975 | 34 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 933 8000 | 28 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 794 0974 | 26 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 762 9923 | 25 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 661 2956 | 24 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 661 2884 | 22 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 773 9643 | 22 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 0115 731 0281 | 21 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 0115 731 8233 | 20 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 794 0972 | 20 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 762 9949 | 20 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 731 8226 | 19 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 731 8237 | 18 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 731 8256 | 18 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 731 8200 | 18 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 731 3368 | 18 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 731 0280 | 17 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 731 0227 | 17 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0115 731 3259 | 17 | 9 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 0115 safe?
Most 0115 calls are ordinary local calls from Nottingham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 0115 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 0115 (Nottingham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 115 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Nottingham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 0115 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 | 78 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 42 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 12 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 11 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 6 |
| Sky UK Limited | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 5 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 0115
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 1,000 number blocks under 0115, of which 311 are allocated to 148 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) |
|---|---|---|
0115003… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0115005… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0115110… | Allocated | BT |
0115111… | Allocated | BT |
0115200… | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
0115645… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
0115646… | Allocated | BT |
0115647… | Allocated | Twilio Ireland Limited |
0115648… | Allocated | BT |
0115649… | Allocated | Onvoy Communications Ltd. |
0115650… | Allocated | ICUK Computing Services Limited |
0115654… | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
Showing 12 of 311 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Nottingham
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 0115 numbers in our community comments.
- scam — 3 reports
- silent — 1 report
- unknown — 1 report
- telemarketing — 1 report
How to block and report 0115 spam calls
Block or report 0115
- You can block 0115 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 0115 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 0115 code
Where is the 0115 area code?
The 0115 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Nottingham, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in West Bridgford, Arnold, Basford and nearby villages.
Is 0115 always a Nottingham number?
Numbers with the 0115 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham.
How do I block 0115 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 0115 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 0115 call cost?
Calls to UK 0115 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 Nottingham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 0115 boundary.
Living in or moving to Nottingham?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Nottingham.
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