01298 Area Code — Buxton, Chapel en le Frith & Dove Holes
01298 is the UK dialling code for Buxton in Derbyshire, also serving Chapel en le Frith, Dove Holes and Tideswell, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 54 distinct 01298 numbers across 64 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01298
Location
Buxton
County
Derbyshire
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01298 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01298 dialling code
01298 is the UK geographic dialling code for Buxton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Buxton area.
A full Buxton number is normally written as 01298 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 01298 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Buxton. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01298 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 01298 dialling area
The marker shows Buxton; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01298 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01298
Settlements in and around the Buxton dialling area that typically use 01298 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 01298 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1298 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1298 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1298 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1298 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1298 … |
History of the 01298 code
The code was 0298 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01298.
Top searched 01298 numbers
These are the 01298 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01298 601604 | 4 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 601843 | 4 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01298 385011 | 3 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01298 601840 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 601869 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01298 211614 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 601534 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 23637 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 23653 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 601558 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 601623 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 601839 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 23610 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 601834 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 601838 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 601844 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 601841 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 813873 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01298 601810 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01298 601876 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01298 safe?
Most 01298 calls are ordinary local calls from Buxton homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01298 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 01298 (Buxton) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1298 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Buxton
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01298 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 | 26 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| 1XXXX | 10 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 7 |
| Sky UK Limited | 4 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Datazero Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01298
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01298, of which 148 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) |
|---|---|---|
0129820… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0129821… | Allocated | BT |
0129822… | Allocated | BT |
0129823… | Allocated | BT |
0129824… | Allocated | BT |
0129825… | Allocated | BT |
0129826… | Allocated | BT |
0129827… | Allocated | BT |
0129828… | Allocated | BT |
01298290… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01298292… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01298293… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
Showing 12 of 148 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01298 spam calls
Block or report 01298
- You can block 01298 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 01298 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 01298 code
Where is the 01298 area code?
The 01298 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Buxton in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Chapel en le Frith, Dove Holes, Tideswell and nearby villages.
Is 01298 always a Buxton number?
Numbers with the 01298 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Buxton. 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 Buxton.
How do I block 01298 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 01298 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 01298 call cost?
Calls to UK 01298 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 Buxton — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01298 boundary.
Living in or moving to Buxton?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Buxton.
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