01460 Area Code — Chard, Ilminster & Winsham
01460 is the UK dialling code for Chard in Somerset, also serving Ilminster, Winsham and Ilton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 86 distinct 01460 numbers across 101 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01460
Location
Chard
County
Somerset
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01460 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01460 dialling code
01460 is the UK geographic dialling code for Chard, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Chard area.
A full Chard number is normally written as 01460 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 01460 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Chard. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01460 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 01460 dialling area
The marker shows Chard; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01460 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 01460
Settlements in and around the Chard dialling area that typically use 01460 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 01460 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1460 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1460 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1460 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1460 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1460 … |
History of the 01460 code
The code was 0460 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01460.
Top searched 01460 numbers
These are the 01460 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01460 52459 | 4 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01460 929845 | 3 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01460 497045 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01460 200799 | 3 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01460 269229 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01460 297465 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01460 200633 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01460 67354 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01460 200280 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01460 200277 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01460 271261 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01460 68600 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01460 200860 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01460 727374 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01460 72076 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01460 54331 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01460 200318 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01460 200313 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01460 312881 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01460 312888 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01460 safe?
Most 01460 calls are ordinary local calls from Chard homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01460 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 01460 (Chard) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1460 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Chard
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01460 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 | 32 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Sky UK Limited | 5 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Resilient Limited | 2 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01460
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 415 number blocks under 01460, of which 144 are allocated to 91 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) |
|---|---|---|
0146020… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0146021… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
0146022… | Allocated | BT |
0146023… | Allocated | BT |
0146024… | Allocated | BT |
0146025… | Allocated | BT |
0146026… | Allocated | BT |
0146027… | Allocated | BT |
0146028… | Allocated | BT |
0146029… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
0146030… | Allocated | BT |
01460310… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
Showing 12 of 144 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01460 spam calls
Block or report 01460
- You can block 01460 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 01460 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 01460 code
Where is the 01460 area code?
The 01460 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Chard in Somerset, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Ilminster, Winsham, Ilton and nearby villages.
Is 01460 always a Chard number?
Numbers with the 01460 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Chard. 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 Chard.
How do I block 01460 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 01460 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 01460 call cost?
Calls to UK 01460 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 Chard — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01460 boundary.
Living in or moving to Chard?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Chard.
Check another UK number
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