01208 Area Code — Bodmin, Wadebridge & Lostwithiel
01208 is the UK dialling code for Bodmin in Cornwall, also serving Wadebridge, Lostwithiel and Lanivet, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 147 distinct 01208 numbers across 286 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01208
Location
Bodmin
County
Cornwall
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01208 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01208 dialling code
01208 is the UK geographic dialling code for Bodmin, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Bodmin area.
A full Bodmin number is normally written as 01208 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 01208 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Bodmin. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01208 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 01208 dialling area
The marker shows Bodmin; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01208 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 01208
Settlements in and around the Bodmin dialling area that typically use 01208 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 01208 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1208 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1208 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1208 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1208 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1208 … |
History of the 01208 code
The code was 0208 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01208.
Top searched 01208 numbers
These are the 01208 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01208 530764 | 14 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 530748 | 13 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 530747 | 10 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 530752 | 10 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 530749 | 10 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 530755 | 9 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 530756 | 9 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 530751 | 8 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01208 530760 | 8 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01208 892282 | 6 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 530746 | 6 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 530754 | 6 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01208 637054 | 5 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 637026 | 5 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 530765 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 455272 | 4 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 530750 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 530761 | 4 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01208 530762 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01208 88160 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01208 safe?
Most 01208 calls are ordinary local calls from Bodmin homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01208 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 01208 (Bodmin) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1208 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Bodmin
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01208 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 | 21 |
| Sky UK Limited | 4 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 |
| Barritel Limited | 3 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 2 |
| IOVOX Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01208
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 397 number blocks under 01208, of which 135 are allocated to 96 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) |
|---|---|---|
01208200… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
01208203… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01208204… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01208207… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01208208… | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
01208210… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01208211… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01208212… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01208213… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01208214… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01208215… | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
01208216… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
Showing 12 of 135 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01208 spam calls
Block or report 01208
- You can block 01208 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 01208 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 01208 code
Where is the 01208 area code?
The 01208 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Bodmin in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Wadebridge, Lostwithiel, Lanivet and nearby villages.
Is 01208 always a Bodmin number?
Numbers with the 01208 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Bodmin. 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 Bodmin.
How do I block 01208 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 01208 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 01208 call cost?
Calls to UK 01208 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 Bodmin — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01208 boundary.
Living in or moving to Bodmin?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Bodmin.
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