01207 Area Code — Consett, Stanley & Annfield Plain
01207 is the UK dialling code for Consett in County Durham, also serving Stanley, Annfield Plain and Castleside, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 95 distinct 01207 numbers across 118 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01207
Location
Consett
County
County Durham
Region
North East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01207 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01207 dialling code
01207 is the UK geographic dialling code for Consett, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Consett area.
A full Consett number is normally written as 01207 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 01207 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Consett. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01207 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 01207 dialling area
The marker shows Consett; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01207 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01207
Settlements in and around the Consett dialling area that typically use 01207 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 01207 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1207 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1207 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1207 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1207 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1207 … |
History of the 01207 code
The code was 0207 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01207.
Top searched 01207 numbers
These are the 01207 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01207 801037 | 6 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01207 801038 | 4 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01207 730786 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01207 817988 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01207 263200 | 3 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01207 502277 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01207 801043 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01207 658802 | 2 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01207 818016 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01207 594480 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01207 664174 | 2 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01207 585900 | 2 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01207 327125 | 2 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01207 771634 | 2 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01207 282979 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01207 501100 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01207 285881 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01207 232136 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01207 870015 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01207 229195 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01207 safe?
Most 01207 calls are ordinary local calls from Consett homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01207 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 01207 (Consett) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1207 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Consett
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01207 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 | 14 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 |
| Sky UK Limited | 10 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 9 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 7 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 4 |
| IOVOX Limited | 2 |
| Barritel Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01207
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 451 number blocks under 01207, of which 154 are allocated to 98 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) |
|---|---|---|
01207200… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01207201… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01207202… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01207203… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01207204… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01207205… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01207206… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01207207… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01207208… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01207209… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
0120721… | Allocated | BT |
0120722… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
Showing 12 of 154 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01207 spam calls
Block or report 01207
- You can block 01207 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 01207 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 01207 code
Where is the 01207 area code?
The 01207 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Consett in County Durham, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Stanley, Annfield Plain, Castleside and nearby villages.
Is 01207 always a Consett number?
Numbers with the 01207 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Consett. 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 Consett.
How do I block 01207 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 01207 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 01207 call cost?
Calls to UK 01207 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 Consett — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01207 boundary.
Living in or moving to Consett?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Consett.
Check another UK number
Have the full 10- or 11-digit number? The UK Phone Number Checker shows the Ofcom range holder, risk level, and any community reports for that specific number.