01477 Area Code — Holmes Chapel, Sandbach & Middlewich
01477 is the UK dialling code for Holmes Chapel in Cheshire East, also serving Sandbach, Middlewich and Goostrey, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 50 distinct 01477 numbers across 72 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01477
Location
Holmes Chapel
County
Cheshire East
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01477 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01477 dialling code
01477 is the UK geographic dialling code for Holmes Chapel, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Holmes Chapel area.
A full Holmes Chapel number is normally written as 01477 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 01477 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Holmes Chapel. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01477 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 01477 dialling area
The marker shows Holmes Chapel; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01477 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 01477
Settlements in and around the Holmes Chapel dialling area that typically use 01477 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 01477 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1477 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1477 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1477 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1477 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1477 … |
History of the 01477 code
The code was 0477 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01477.
Top searched 01477 numbers
These are the 01477 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01477 412157 | 9 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01477 544499 | 4 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01477 410822 | 4 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01477 412164 | 4 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01477 532097 | 3 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01477 410826 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01477 536591 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01477 532064 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01477 544504 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01477 544494 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01477 690117 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01477 410828 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01477 412159 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01477 544498 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01477 412183 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01477 544501 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01477 544497 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01477 412207 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01477 412197 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01477 532066 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01477 safe?
Most 01477 calls are ordinary local calls from Holmes Chapel homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01477 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 01477 (Holmes Chapel) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1477 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Holmes Chapel
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01477 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 |
|---|---|
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| BT | 6 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 4 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Colt Technology Services | 2 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01477
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 451 number blocks under 01477, of which 109 are allocated to 85 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) |
|---|---|---|
0147720… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
01477210… | Allocated | Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited |
01477213… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01477214… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01477215… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01477216… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01477218… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01477219… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01477234… | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
0147726… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
0147727… | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
0147729… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
Showing 12 of 109 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01477 spam calls
Block or report 01477
- You can block 01477 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 01477 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 01477 code
Where is the 01477 area code?
The 01477 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Holmes Chapel in Cheshire East, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Sandbach, Middlewich, Goostrey and nearby villages.
Is 01477 always a Holmes Chapel number?
Numbers with the 01477 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Holmes Chapel. 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 Holmes Chapel.
How do I block 01477 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 01477 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 01477 call cost?
Calls to UK 01477 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 Holmes Chapel — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01477 boundary.
Living in or moving to Holmes Chapel?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Holmes Chapel.
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