01274 Area Code — Bradford, Shipley & Pudsey
01274 is the UK dialling code for Bradford, also serving Shipley, Pudsey and Cleckheaton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 374 distinct 01274 numbers across 641 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01274
Location
Bradford
County
Bradford
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01274 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01274 dialling code
01274 is the UK geographic dialling code for Bradford, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Bradford area.
A full Bradford number is normally written as 01274 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 01274 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Bradford. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01274 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 01274 dialling area
The marker shows Bradford; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01274 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01274
Settlements in and around the Bradford dialling area that typically use 01274 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 01274 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1274 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1274 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1274 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1274 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1274 … |
History of the 01274 code
The code was 0274 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01274.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic BR4 — on an old rotary dial, the letters BR (from Bradford) sat on the same holes as the digits 274, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01274 numbers
These are the 01274 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01274 507953 | 22 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01274 753449 | 20 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01274 507968 | 12 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01274 507956 | 11 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01274 066071 | 10 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01274 070152 | 10 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01274 070144 | 9 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01274 434321 | 8 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01274 051257 | 8 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01274 888619 | 8 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01274 051219 | 8 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01274 753433 | 7 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01274 911032 | 7 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01274 070158 | 7 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01274 580366 | 6 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01274 051238 | 6 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01274 066185 | 6 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01274 299220 | 6 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01274 940071 | 5 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01274 032839 | 5 | 20 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01274 safe?
Most 01274 calls are ordinary local calls from Bradford homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01274 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 01274 (Bradford) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1274 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Bradford
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01274 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 | 160 |
| Sky UK Limited | 37 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 33 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 29 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 23 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 20 |
| 1XXXX | 8 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01274
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 577 number blocks under 01274, of which 424 are allocated to 92 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) |
|---|---|---|
01274000… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01274001… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01274002… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01274003… | Allocated | Twilio Ireland Limited |
01274004… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01274005… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01274006… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01274007… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01274008… | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
01274009… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01274010… | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
01274011… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
Showing 12 of 424 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01274 spam calls
Block or report 01274
- You can block 01274 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 01274 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 01274 code
Where is the 01274 area code?
The 01274 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Bradford, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Shipley, Pudsey, Cleckheaton and nearby villages.
Is 01274 always a Bradford number?
Numbers with the 01274 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Bradford. 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 Bradford.
How do I block 01274 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 01274 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 01274 call cost?
Calls to UK 01274 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 Bradford — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01274 boundary.
Living in or moving to Bradford?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Bradford.
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