01271 Area Code — Barnstaple, Braunton & Fremington
01271 is the UK dialling code for Barnstaple in Devon, also serving Braunton, Fremington and Bratton Fleming, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 151 distinct 01271 numbers across 305 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01271
Location
Barnstaple
County
Devon
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01271 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01271 dialling code
01271 is the UK geographic dialling code for Barnstaple, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Barnstaple area.
A full Barnstaple number is normally written as 01271 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 01271 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Barnstaple. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01271 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 01271 dialling area
The marker shows Barnstaple; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01271 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 01271
Settlements in and around the Barnstaple dialling area that typically use 01271 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 01271 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1271 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1271 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1271 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1271 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1271 … |
History of the 01271 code
The code was 0271 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01271.
Top searched 01271 numbers
These are the 01271 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01271 500898 | 11 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500856 | 10 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500912 | 10 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500904 | 10 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500095 | 9 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500909 | 8 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500855 | 7 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500897 | 7 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500908 | 7 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500901 | 7 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500902 | 6 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 446390 | 5 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500921 | 5 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500907 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500895 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500911 | 5 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500917 | 5 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 320962 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01271 500896 | 4 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01271 500906 | 4 | 16 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01271 safe?
Most 01271 calls are ordinary local calls from Barnstaple homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01271 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 01271 (Barnstaple) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1271 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Barnstaple
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01271 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 | 17 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| Sky UK Limited | 7 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 5 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 4 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01271
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 478 number blocks under 01271, of which 159 are allocated to 101 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) |
|---|---|---|
0127120… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01271212… | Allocated | Planet Telecom Ltd |
0127122… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
0127123… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0127125… | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
01271267… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01271268… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01271269… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0127128… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
01271290… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
01271291… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
01271299… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
Showing 12 of 159 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Barnstaple
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01271 numbers in our community comments.
- scam — 1 report
How to block and report 01271 spam calls
Block or report 01271
- You can block 01271 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 01271 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 01271 code
Where is the 01271 area code?
The 01271 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Barnstaple in Devon, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Braunton, Fremington, Bratton Fleming and nearby villages.
Is 01271 always a Barnstaple number?
Numbers with the 01271 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Barnstaple. 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 Barnstaple.
How do I block 01271 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 01271 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 01271 call cost?
Calls to UK 01271 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 Barnstaple — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01271 boundary.
Living in or moving to Barnstaple?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Barnstaple.
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