01259 Area Code — Alloa, Sauchie & Tullibody
01259 is the UK dialling code for Alloa in Clackmannanshire, also serving Sauchie, Tullibody and Clackmannan, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 73 distinct 01259 numbers across 108 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01259
Location
Alloa
County
Clackmannanshire
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01259 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01259 dialling code
01259 is the UK geographic dialling code for Alloa, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Alloa area.
A full Alloa number is normally written as 01259 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 01259 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Alloa. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01259 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 01259 dialling area
The marker shows Alloa; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01259 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 01259
Settlements in and around the Alloa dialling area that typically use 01259 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 01259 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1259 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1259 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1259 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1259 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1259 … |
History of the 01259 code
The code was 0259 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01259.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic AL9 — on an old rotary dial, the letters AL (from Alloa) sat on the same holes as the digits 259, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01259 numbers
These are the 01259 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01259 764436 | 6 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 797327 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 724062 | 4 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01259 209000 | 4 | 15 May 2026 |
| 01259 495724 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 452333 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 230356 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 724059 | 3 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 700473 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 360212 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 495725 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 225112 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 724061 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 753337 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 452562 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 764330 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 796012 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01259 678300 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01259 495730 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01259 211798 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01259 safe?
Most 01259 calls are ordinary local calls from Alloa homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01259 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 01259 (Alloa) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1259 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Alloa
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01259 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 | 11 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 9 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 9 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 5 |
| Barritel Limited | 4 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 |
| Voxbone SA | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01259
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 424 number blocks under 01259, of which 143 are allocated to 94 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) |
|---|---|---|
01259200… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
01259201… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
01259202… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
01259207… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
01259208… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
01259209… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
0125921… | Allocated | BT |
0125922… | Allocated | BT |
01259230… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01259231… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01259232… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01259233… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
Showing 12 of 143 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01259 spam calls
Block or report 01259
- You can block 01259 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 01259 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 01259 code
Where is the 01259 area code?
The 01259 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Alloa in Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Sauchie, Tullibody, Clackmannan and nearby villages.
Is 01259 always a Alloa number?
Numbers with the 01259 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Alloa. 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 Alloa.
How do I block 01259 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 01259 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 01259 call cost?
Calls to UK 01259 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 Alloa — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01259 boundary.
Living in or moving to Alloa?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Alloa.
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.