01297 Area Code — Axminster, Seaton & Lyme Regis
01297 is the UK dialling code for Axminster in Devon, also serving Seaton, Lyme Regis and Colyton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 49 distinct 01297 numbers across 89 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01297
Location
Axminster
County
Devon
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01297 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01297 dialling code
01297 is the UK geographic dialling code for Axminster, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Axminster area.
A full Axminster number is normally written as 01297 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 01297 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Axminster. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01297 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 01297 dialling area
The marker shows Axminster; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01297 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 01297
Settlements in and around the Axminster dialling area that typically use 01297 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 01297 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1297 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1297 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1297 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1297 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1297 … |
History of the 01297 code
The code was 0297 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01297.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic AX7 — on an old rotary dial, the letters AX (from Axminster) sat on the same holes as the digits 297, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01297 numbers
These are the 01297 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01297 824017 | 12 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 824023 | 8 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 824006 | 6 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 824022 | 5 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 824027 | 4 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01297 824028 | 4 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01297 824052 | 3 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 824026 | 3 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01297 824020 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 301700 | 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01297 613000 | 2 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01297 824007 | 1 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 824025 | 1 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 824010 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 824021 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 824013 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 21550 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 678832 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 824014 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01297 301697 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01297 safe?
Most 01297 calls are ordinary local calls from Axminster homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01297 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 01297 (Axminster) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1297 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Axminster
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01297 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 | 19 |
| 1XXXX | 10 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 |
| Voxbone SA | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01297
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01297, of which 120 are allocated to 93 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) |
|---|---|---|
0129720… | Allocated | BT |
0129721… | Allocated | BT |
0129722… | Allocated | BT |
0129723… | Allocated | BT |
0129724… | Allocated | BT |
01297250… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01297251… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
01297253… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01297254… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01297255… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01297256… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01297257… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
Showing 12 of 120 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Axminster
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01297 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 1 report
How to block and report 01297 spam calls
Block or report 01297
- You can block 01297 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 01297 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 01297 code
Where is the 01297 area code?
The 01297 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Axminster 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 Seaton, Lyme Regis, Colyton and nearby villages.
Is 01297 always a Axminster number?
Numbers with the 01297 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Axminster. 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 Axminster.
How do I block 01297 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 01297 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 01297 call cost?
Calls to UK 01297 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 Axminster — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01297 boundary.
Living in or moving to Axminster?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Axminster.
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