01472 Area Code — Grimsby, Cleethorpes & Humberston
01472 is the UK dialling code for Grimsby in North East Lincolnshire, also serving Cleethorpes, Humberston and Waltham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 465 distinct 01472 numbers across 512 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01472
Location
Grimsby
County
North East Lincolnshire
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01472 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01472 dialling code
01472 is the UK geographic dialling code for Grimsby, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Grimsby area.
A full Grimsby number is normally written as 01472 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 01472 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Grimsby. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01472 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 01472 dialling area
The marker shows Grimsby; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01472 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01472
Settlements in and around the Grimsby dialling area that typically use 01472 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 01472 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1472 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1472 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1472 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1472 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1472 … |
History of the 01472 code
The code was 0472 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01472.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic GR2 — on an old rotary dial, the letters GR (from Grimsby) sat on the same holes as the digits 472, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01472 numbers
These are the 01472 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01472 928336 | 6 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01472 875413 | 4 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01472 262626 | 4 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01472 306789 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 515964 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 815654 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 927620 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 493255 | 3 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01472 800500 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 871657 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 871673 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 901387 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 459109 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 898207 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 487922 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 487917 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 897383 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 875555 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 586345 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01472 483242 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01472 safe?
Most 01472 calls are ordinary local calls from Grimsby homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01472 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 01472 (Grimsby) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1472 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Grimsby
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01472 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 | 35 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 15 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 15 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Sky UK Limited | 11 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 8 |
| Barritel Limited | 7 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01472
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01472, of which 222 are allocated to 105 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) |
|---|---|---|
0147220… | Allocated | BT |
0147221… | Allocated | BT |
0147222… | Allocated | BT |
0147223… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0147224… | Allocated | BT |
0147225… | Allocated | BT |
0147226… | Allocated | BT |
0147227… | Allocated | BT |
01472280… | Allocated | BT |
01472281… | Allocated | BT |
01472282… | Allocated | BT |
01472283… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 222 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01472 spam calls
Block or report 01472
- You can block 01472 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 01472 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 01472 code
Where is the 01472 area code?
The 01472 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Grimsby in North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Cleethorpes, Humberston, Waltham and nearby villages.
Is 01472 always a Grimsby number?
Numbers with the 01472 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Grimsby. 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 Grimsby.
How do I block 01472 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 01472 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 01472 call cost?
Calls to UK 01472 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 Grimsby — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01472 boundary.
Living in or moving to Grimsby?
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