01484 Area Code — Huddersfield, Mirfield & Liversedge
01484 is the UK dialling code for Huddersfield in Kirklees, also serving Mirfield, Liversedge and Rastrick, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 328 distinct 01484 numbers across 801 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01484
Location
Huddersfield
County
Kirklees
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01484 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01484 dialling code
01484 is the UK geographic dialling code for Huddersfield, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Huddersfield area.
A full Huddersfield number is normally written as 01484 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 01484 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Huddersfield. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01484 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 01484 dialling area
The marker shows Huddersfield; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01484 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 01484
Settlements in and around the Huddersfield dialling area that typically use 01484 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 01484 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1484 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1484 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1484 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1484 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1484 … |
History of the 01484 code
The code was 0484 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01484.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic HU4 — on an old rotary dial, the letters HU (from Huddersfield) sat on the same holes as the digits 484, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01484 numbers
These are the 01484 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01484 262203 | 22 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 986153 | 20 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 505498 | 19 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 986151 | 17 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 261630 | 16 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 262202 | 15 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01484 986152 | 15 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01484 505438 | 13 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 505425 | 13 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01484 243004 | 11 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01484 986150 | 11 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01484 505130 | 10 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 261631 | 10 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 243054 | 9 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 505203 | 9 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 263080 | 9 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 262201 | 9 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 505267 | 9 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01484 262176 | 9 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01484 263967 | 8 | 10 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01484 safe?
Most 01484 calls are ordinary local calls from Huddersfield homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01484 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 01484 (Huddersfield) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1484 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Huddersfield
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01484 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 | 34 |
| Sky UK Limited | 19 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 15 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 13 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 12 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 11 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 10 |
| Barritel Limited | 7 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01484
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01484, of which 249 are allocated to 109 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) |
|---|---|---|
0148400… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0148420… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01484210… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01484211… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01484212… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01484213… | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
01484214… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01484215… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01484216… | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
01484218… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01484219… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
0148422… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 249 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Huddersfield
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01484 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 1 report
How to block and report 01484 spam calls
Block or report 01484
- You can block 01484 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 01484 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 01484 code
Where is the 01484 area code?
The 01484 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Huddersfield in Kirklees, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Mirfield, Liversedge, Rastrick and nearby villages.
Is 01484 always a Huddersfield number?
Numbers with the 01484 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Huddersfield. 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 Huddersfield.
How do I block 01484 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 01484 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 01484 call cost?
Calls to UK 01484 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 Huddersfield — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01484 boundary.
Living in or moving to Huddersfield?
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