01489 Area Code — Bishop's Waltham, Bishopstoke & Fair Oak
01489 is the UK dialling code for Bishop's Waltham in Hampshire, also serving Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Swanmore, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 198 distinct 01489 numbers across 292 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01489
Location
Bishop's Waltham
County
Hampshire
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01489 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01489 dialling code
01489 is the UK geographic dialling code for Bishop's Waltham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Bishop's Waltham area.
A full Bishop's Waltham number is normally written as 01489 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 01489 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Bishop's Waltham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01489 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 01489 dialling area
The marker shows Bishop's Waltham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01489 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01489
Settlements in and around the Bishop's Waltham dialling area that typically use 01489 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 01489 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1489 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1489 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1489 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1489 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1489 … |
History of the 01489 code
The code was 0489 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01489.
Top searched 01489 numbers
These are the 01489 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01489 537071 | 20 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 536907 | 7 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 537039 | 7 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01489 583773 | 5 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 442029 | 5 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01489 794251 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 537070 | 4 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 89277 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 368373 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 565168 | 4 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01489 537040 | 4 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01489 667101 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01489 663325 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 853144 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 442000 | 3 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01489 575172 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 89286 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 662116 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 368374 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01489 442052 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01489 safe?
Most 01489 calls are ordinary local calls from Bishop's Waltham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01489 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 01489 (Bishop's Waltham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1489 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Bishop's Waltham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01489 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 | 23 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 12 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 11 |
| 1XXXX | 10 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 8 |
| Sky UK Limited | 8 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01489
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 460 number blocks under 01489, of which 172 are allocated to 93 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) |
|---|---|---|
0148917… | Allocated | BT |
0148920… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0148921… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01489220… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01489221… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01489222… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01489223… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01489224… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01489225… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01489226… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01489227… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01489228… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
Showing 12 of 172 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01489 spam calls
Block or report 01489
- You can block 01489 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 01489 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 01489 code
Where is the 01489 area code?
The 01489 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Bishop's Waltham in Hampshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Bishopstoke, Fair Oak, Swanmore and nearby villages.
Is 01489 always a Bishop's Waltham number?
Numbers with the 01489 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Bishop's Waltham. 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 Bishop's Waltham.
How do I block 01489 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 01489 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 01489 call cost?
Calls to UK 01489 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 Bishop's Waltham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01489 boundary.
Living in or moving to Bishop's Waltham?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Bishop's Waltham.
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