01462 Area Code — Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City & Henlow
01462 is the UK dialling code for Hitchin in Hertfordshire, also serving Letchworth Garden City, Henlow and Baldock, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 372 distinct 01462 numbers across 454 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01462
Location
Hitchin
County
Hertfordshire
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01462 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01462 dialling code
01462 is the UK geographic dialling code for Hitchin, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Hitchin area.
A full Hitchin number is normally written as 01462 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 01462 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Hitchin. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01462 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 01462 dialling area
The marker shows Hitchin; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01462 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01462
Settlements in and around the Hitchin dialling area that typically use 01462 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 01462 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1462 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1462 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1462 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1462 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1462 … |
History of the 01462 code
The code was 0462 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01462.
Top searched 01462 numbers
These are the 01462 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01462 704874 | 9 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01462 704879 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01462 688429 | 4 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01462 543509 | 4 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01462 688438 | 4 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01462 474340 | 4 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01462 688418 | 4 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01462 482981 | 3 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01462 234260 | 3 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01462 688412 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01462 534477 | 3 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01462 600313 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01462 677004 | 3 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01462 680141 | 3 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01462 650223 | 3 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01462 676999 | 3 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 01462 418272 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01462 418217 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01462 704901 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01462 639520 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01462 safe?
Most 01462 calls are ordinary local calls from Hitchin homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01462 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 01462 (Hitchin) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1462 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Hitchin
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01462 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) | 9 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 8 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 7 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 5 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01462
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 433 number blocks under 01462, of which 186 are allocated to 103 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) |
|---|---|---|
0146221… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01462220… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01462221… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01462222… | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
01462224… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01462225… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01462226… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01462227… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01462228… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
01462229… | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
0146223… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
0146224… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
Showing 12 of 186 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01462 spam calls
Block or report 01462
- You can block 01462 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 01462 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 01462 code
Where is the 01462 area code?
The 01462 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Hitchin in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Letchworth Garden City, Henlow, Baldock and nearby villages.
Is 01462 always a Hitchin number?
Numbers with the 01462 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Hitchin. 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 Hitchin.
How do I block 01462 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 01462 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 01462 call cost?
Calls to UK 01462 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 Hitchin — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01462 boundary.
Living in or moving to Hitchin?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Hitchin.
Check another UK number
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