01423 Area Code — Harrogate, Knaresborough & Pannal
01423 is the UK dialling code for Harrogate in North Yorkshire, also serving Knaresborough, Pannal and Stainburn, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 325 distinct 01423 numbers across 401 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01423
Location
Harrogate
County
North Yorkshire
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01423 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01423 dialling code
01423 is the UK geographic dialling code for Harrogate, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Harrogate area.
A full Harrogate number is normally written as 01423 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 01423 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Harrogate. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01423 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 01423 dialling area
The marker shows Harrogate; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01423 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 01423
Settlements in and around the Harrogate dialling area that typically use 01423 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 01423 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1423 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1423 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1423 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1423 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1423 … |
History of the 01423 code
The code was 0423 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01423.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic HA3 — on an old rotary dial, the letters HA (from Harrogate) sat on the same holes as the digits 423, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01423 numbers
These are the 01423 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01423 803560 | 6 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01423 608260 | 5 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 457254 | 5 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 649042 | 5 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 608261 | 5 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 799500 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 224745 | 4 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 549263 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01423 228667 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01423 649041 | 4 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01423 608267 | 3 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 549274 | 3 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 649051 | 3 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 224744 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 608251 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 649049 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 844040 | 3 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 01423 803561 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 566398 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01423 651095 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01423 safe?
Most 01423 calls are ordinary local calls from Harrogate homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01423 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 01423 (Harrogate) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1423 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Harrogate
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01423 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 | 31 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 21 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 13 |
| Sky UK Limited | 11 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 10 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 7 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| IOVOX Limited | 5 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01423
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 505 number blocks under 01423, of which 251 are allocated to 107 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) |
|---|---|---|
01423200… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
01423201… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01423202… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01423203… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01423205… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
01423206… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01423207… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
01423208… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01423209… | Allocated | Buzz Networks Limited |
0142321… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01423222… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01423223… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
Showing 12 of 251 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Harrogate
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01423 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 1 report
How to block and report 01423 spam calls
Block or report 01423
- You can block 01423 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 01423 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 01423 code
Where is the 01423 area code?
The 01423 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Harrogate in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Knaresborough, Pannal, Stainburn and nearby villages.
Is 01423 always a Harrogate number?
Numbers with the 01423 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Harrogate. 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 Harrogate.
How do I block 01423 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 01423 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 01423 call cost?
Calls to UK 01423 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 Harrogate — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01423 boundary.
Living in or moving to Harrogate?
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