01280 Area Code — Buckingham, Brackley & Winslow
01280 is the UK dialling code for Buckingham in Buckinghamshire, also serving Brackley, Winslow and Steeple Claydon, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 151 distinct 01280 numbers across 404 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01280
Location
Buckingham
County
Buckinghamshire
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01280 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01280 dialling code
01280 is the UK geographic dialling code for Buckingham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Buckingham area.
A full Buckingham number is normally written as 01280 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 01280 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Buckingham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01280 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 01280 dialling area
The marker shows Buckingham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01280 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 01280
Settlements in and around the Buckingham dialling area that typically use 01280 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 01280 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1280 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1280 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1280 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1280 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1280 … |
History of the 01280 code
The code was 0280 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01280.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic BU0 — on an old rotary dial, the letters BU (from Buckingham) sat on the same holes as the digits 280, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01280 numbers
These are the 01280 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01280 852488 | 23 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 422024 | 18 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 422026 | 18 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01280 422021 | 16 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 732448 | 11 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 422025 | 10 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 732449 | 10 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 732441 | 10 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 732451 | 9 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 732456 | 8 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 422023 | 8 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 732454 | 8 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 416123 | 8 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 732455 | 7 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 890031 | 7 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 422035 | 6 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 732450 | 6 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 732452 | 6 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01280 491225 | 6 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01280 732445 | 5 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01280 safe?
Most 01280 calls are ordinary local calls from Buckingham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01280 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 01280 (Buckingham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1280 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Buckingham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01280 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 | 9 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 |
| Sky UK Limited | 4 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Barritel Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01280
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 487 number blocks under 01280, of which 128 are allocated to 103 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) |
|---|---|---|
0128011… | Allocated | Telet Research (NI) Limited |
0128020… | Allocated | Alphatalk Limited |
0128021… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01280222… | Allocated | Digital Mail Limited |
0128026… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
01280277… | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
01280290… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
01280291… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
01280299… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
01280308… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01280309… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0128031… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
Showing 12 of 128 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01280 spam calls
Block or report 01280
- You can block 01280 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 01280 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 01280 code
Where is the 01280 area code?
The 01280 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Buckingham in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Brackley, Winslow, Steeple Claydon and nearby villages.
Is 01280 always a Buckingham number?
Numbers with the 01280 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Buckingham. 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 Buckingham.
How do I block 01280 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 01280 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 01280 call cost?
Calls to UK 01280 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 Buckingham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01280 boundary.
Living in or moving to Buckingham?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Buckingham.
Check another UK number
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