01451 Area Code — Stow-on-the-Wold
01451 is the UK dialling code for Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire, also serving Donnington, Bourton on the Water and Moreton in Marsh, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 36 distinct 01451 numbers across 45 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01451
Location
Stow-on-the-Wold
County
Gloucestershire
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01451 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01451 dialling code
01451 is the UK geographic dialling code for Stow-on-the-Wold, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Stow-on-the-Wold area.
A full Stow-on-the-Wold number is normally written as 01451 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 01451 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Stow-on-the-Wold. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01451 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 01451 dialling area
The marker shows Stow-on-the-Wold; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01451 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01451
Settlements in and around the Stow-on-the-Wold dialling area that typically use 01451 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 01451 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1451 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1451 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1451 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1451 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1451 … |
History of the 01451 code
The code was 0451 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01451.
Top searched 01451 numbers
These are the 01451 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01451 543328 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01451 603077 | 3 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01451 543311 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 822823 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01451 885516 | 2 | 13 May 2026 |
| 01451 822220 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 543292 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 885551 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 543294 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 603106 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 861155 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 885534 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 861220 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 830333 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 543358 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 885538 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 822040 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 543354 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01451 603092 | 1 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01451 885549 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01451 safe?
Most 01451 calls are ordinary local calls from Stow-on-the-Wold homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01451 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 01451 (Stow-on-the-Wold) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1451 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Stow-on-the-Wold
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01451 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 |
| 1XXXX | 7 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 4 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01451
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 397 number blocks under 01451, of which 105 are allocated to 88 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) |
|---|---|---|
0145121… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
0145122… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
0145125… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0145126… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0145127… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0145128… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0145129… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0145130… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0145131… | Allocated | Entanet International Ltd |
0145132… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01451337… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0145134… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
Showing 12 of 105 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01451 spam calls
Block or report 01451
- You can block 01451 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 01451 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 01451 code
Where is the 01451 area code?
The 01451 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Donnington, Bourton on the Water, Moreton in Marsh and nearby villages.
Is 01451 always a Stow-on-the-Wold number?
Numbers with the 01451 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Stow-on-the-Wold. 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 Stow-on-the-Wold.
How do I block 01451 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 01451 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 01451 call cost?
Calls to UK 01451 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 Stow-on-the-Wold — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01451 boundary.
Living in or moving to Stow-on-the-Wold?
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