01226 Area Code — Barnsley, Darton & Hoyland Nether
01226 is the UK dialling code for Barnsley, also serving Darton, Hoyland Nether and Wombwell, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 605 distinct 01226 numbers across 805 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01226
Location
Barnsley
County
Barnsley
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01226 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01226 dialling code
01226 is the UK geographic dialling code for Barnsley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Barnsley area.
A full Barnsley number is normally written as 01226 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 01226 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Barnsley. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01226 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 01226 dialling area
The marker shows Barnsley; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01226 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 01226
Settlements in and around the Barnsley dialling area that typically use 01226 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 01226 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1226 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1226 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1226 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1226 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1226 … |
History of the 01226 code
The code was 0226 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01226.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic BA6 — on an old rotary dial, the letters BA (from Barnsley) sat on the same holes as the digits 226, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01226 numbers
These are the 01226 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01226 593643 | 22 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 652176 | 17 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 818800 | 10 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 818801 | 10 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 818065 | 8 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 652056 | 7 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 397884 | 6 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 395071 | 5 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 593104 | 5 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 340739 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 736641 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 663149 | 4 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 822034 | 4 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 397882 | 4 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01226 663842 | 4 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01226 593110 | 4 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01226 340553 | 4 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01226 397404 | 4 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01226 818107 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01226 593693 | 4 | 16 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01226 safe?
Most 01226 calls are ordinary local calls from Barnsley homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01226 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 01226 (Barnsley) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1226 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Barnsley
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01226 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 | 88 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 29 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 24 |
| Sky UK Limited | 20 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 15 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 15 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 12 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 10 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01226
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 532 number blocks under 01226, of which 331 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) |
|---|---|---|
01226100… | Allocated | Number Services Ltd. |
01226101… | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
01226102… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01226103… | Allocated | NFON UK Ltd |
01226105… | Allocated | IP Voice Networks Ltd |
01226106… | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
01226107… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0122614… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0122620… | Allocated | BT |
0122621… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01226221… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01226222… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
Showing 12 of 331 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01226 spam calls
Block or report 01226
- You can block 01226 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 01226 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 01226 code
Where is the 01226 area code?
The 01226 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Barnsley, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Darton, Hoyland Nether, Wombwell and nearby villages.
Is 01226 always a Barnsley number?
Numbers with the 01226 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Barnsley. 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 Barnsley.
How do I block 01226 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 01226 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 01226 call cost?
Calls to UK 01226 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 Barnsley — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01226 boundary.
Living in or moving to Barnsley?
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