01485 Area Code — Hunstanton, Heacham & Dersingham
01485 is the UK dialling code for Hunstanton in Norfolk, also serving Heacham, Dersingham and Snettisham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 60 distinct 01485 numbers across 82 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01485
Location
Hunstanton
County
Norfolk
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01485 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01485 dialling code
01485 is the UK geographic dialling code for Hunstanton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Hunstanton area.
A full Hunstanton number is normally written as 01485 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 01485 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Hunstanton. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01485 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 01485 dialling area
The marker shows Hunstanton; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01485 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 01485
Settlements in and around the Hunstanton dialling area that typically use 01485 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 01485 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1485 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1485 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1485 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1485 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1485 … |
History of the 01485 code
The code was 0485 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01485.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic HU5 — on an old rotary dial, the letters HU (from Hunstanton) sat on the same holes as the digits 485, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01485 numbers
These are the 01485 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01485 786015 | 8 | 13 Jun 2026 |
| 01485 300017 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01485 576345 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 298784 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 691749 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 576326 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 786017 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 298830 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 298803 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 299998 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 765002 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 509860 | 2 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01485 300058 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 786047 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 691740 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 786012 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 785986 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 786045 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 520521 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01485 674086 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01485 safe?
Most 01485 calls are ordinary local calls from Hunstanton homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01485 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 01485 (Hunstanton) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1485 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Hunstanton
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01485 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 | 8 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01485
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 424 number blocks under 01485, of which 114 are allocated to 88 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) |
|---|---|---|
0148520… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
0148521… | Allocated | BT |
01485231… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
0148524… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
0148526… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01485277… | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
0148528… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
01485297… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01485298… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01485299… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0148530… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0148531… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
Showing 12 of 114 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01485 spam calls
Block or report 01485
- You can block 01485 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 01485 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 01485 code
Where is the 01485 area code?
The 01485 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Hunstanton in Norfolk, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Heacham, Dersingham, Snettisham and nearby villages.
Is 01485 always a Hunstanton number?
Numbers with the 01485 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Hunstanton. 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 Hunstanton.
How do I block 01485 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 01485 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 01485 call cost?
Calls to UK 01485 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 Hunstanton — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01485 boundary.
Living in or moving to Hunstanton?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Hunstanton.
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