01227 Area Code — Canterbury, Whitstable & Herne Bay
01227 is the UK dialling code for Canterbury in Kent, also serving Whitstable, Herne Bay and Sturry, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 384 distinct 01227 numbers across 613 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01227
Location
Canterbury
County
Kent
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01227 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01227 dialling code
01227 is the UK geographic dialling code for Canterbury, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Canterbury area.
A full Canterbury number is normally written as 01227 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 01227 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Canterbury. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01227 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 01227 dialling area
The marker shows Canterbury; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01227 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 01227
Settlements in and around the Canterbury dialling area that typically use 01227 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 01227 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1227 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1227 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1227 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1227 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1227 … |
History of the 01227 code
The code was 0227 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01227.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic CA7 — on an old rotary dial, the letters CA (from Canterbury) sat on the same holes as the digits 227, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01227 numbers
These are the 01227 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01227 656049 | 21 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 943026 | 17 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 656051 | 15 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 285730 | 9 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 286320 | 8 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 531870 | 7 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 531806 | 7 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 286612 | 7 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 207740 | 7 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 941294 | 6 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 931884 | 6 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 286436 | 6 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 941125 | 6 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 531588 | 5 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 532007 | 5 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 372836 | 5 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 286440 | 5 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 731430 | 5 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 531981 | 5 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01227 207743 | 5 | 19 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01227 safe?
Most 01227 calls are ordinary local calls from Canterbury homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01227 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 01227 (Canterbury) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1227 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Canterbury
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01227 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 |
|---|---|
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 28 |
| BT | 27 |
| Sky UK Limited | 16 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 11 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 9 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 7 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 5 |
| Barritel Limited | 5 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01227
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 424 number blocks under 01227, of which 235 are allocated to 114 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) |
|---|---|---|
01227200… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01227201… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01227202… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01227203… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01227204… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01227206… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01227207… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01227208… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01227209… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01227211… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
01227213… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01227216… | Allocated | HAVENSTOKE COMMUNICATIONS LTD |
Showing 12 of 235 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Canterbury
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01227 numbers in our community comments.
- scam — 1 report
How to block and report 01227 spam calls
Block or report 01227
- You can block 01227 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 01227 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 01227 code
Where is the 01227 area code?
The 01227 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Canterbury in Kent, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Whitstable, Herne Bay, Sturry and nearby villages.
Is 01227 always a Canterbury number?
Numbers with the 01227 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Canterbury. 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 Canterbury.
How do I block 01227 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 01227 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 01227 call cost?
Calls to UK 01227 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 Canterbury — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01227 boundary.
Living in or moving to Canterbury?
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