01254 Area Code — Blackburn, Darwen & Accrington
01254 is the UK dialling code for Blackburn in Blackburn with Darwen, also serving Darwen, Accrington and Great Harwood, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 315 distinct 01254 numbers across 499 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01254
Location
Blackburn
County
Blackburn with Darwen
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01254 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01254 dialling code
01254 is the UK geographic dialling code for Blackburn, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Blackburn area.
A full Blackburn number is normally written as 01254 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 01254 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Blackburn. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01254 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 01254 dialling area
The marker shows Blackburn; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01254 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 01254
Settlements in and around the Blackburn dialling area that typically use 01254 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 01254 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1254 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1254 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1254 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1254 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1254 … |
History of the 01254 code
The code was 0254 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01254.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic BL4 — on an old rotary dial, the letters BL (from Blackburn) sat on the same holes as the digits 254, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01254 numbers
These are the 01254 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01254 641866 | 10 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01254 929011 | 9 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01254 677897 | 9 | 26 May 2026 |
| 01254 786551 | 8 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01254 966004 | 8 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01254 460079 | 7 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01254 460075 | 7 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 01254 920451 | 6 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01254 946807 | 6 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01254 311815 | 6 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01254 375540 | 6 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01254 375240 | 6 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01254 458320 | 5 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01254 319921 | 5 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01254 648130 | 5 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01254 641869 | 5 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01254 791908 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01254 641864 | 5 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01254 458263 | 4 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01254 792849 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01254 safe?
Most 01254 calls are ordinary local calls from Blackburn homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01254 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 01254 (Blackburn) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1254 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Blackburn
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01254 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 | 61 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 24 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 23 |
| Sky UK Limited | 20 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 14 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 13 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 8 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 7 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01254
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 433 number blocks under 01254, of which 291 are allocated to 113 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) |
|---|---|---|
0125404… | Allocated | IDT Global Limited |
01254200… | Allocated | BT |
01254201… | Allocated | BT |
01254202… | Allocated | BT |
01254203… | Allocated | BT |
01254204… | Allocated | BT |
01254205… | Allocated | BT |
01254207… | Allocated | BT |
01254208… | Allocated | BT |
01254209… | Allocated | BT |
01254220… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01254221… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
Showing 12 of 291 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Blackburn
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01254 numbers in our community comments.
- scam — 1 report
How to block and report 01254 spam calls
Block or report 01254
- You can block 01254 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 01254 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 01254 code
Where is the 01254 area code?
The 01254 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Blackburn in Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Darwen, Accrington, Great Harwood and nearby villages.
Is 01254 always a Blackburn number?
Numbers with the 01254 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Blackburn. 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 Blackburn.
How do I block 01254 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 01254 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 01254 call cost?
Calls to UK 01254 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 Blackburn — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01254 boundary.
Living in or moving to Blackburn?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Blackburn.
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