01495 Area Code — Pontypool, Cwmbran & Abertillery
01495 is the UK dialling code for Pontypool in Torfaen County Borough, also serving Cwmbran, Abertillery and Blackwood, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 191 distinct 01495 numbers across 268 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01495
Location
Pontypool
County
Torfaen County Borough
Region
Wales
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01495 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01495 dialling code
01495 is the UK geographic dialling code for Pontypool, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Pontypool area.
A full Pontypool number is normally written as 01495 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 01495 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Pontypool. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01495 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 01495 dialling area
The marker shows Pontypool; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01495 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 01495
Settlements in and around the Pontypool dialling area that typically use 01495 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 01495 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1495 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1495 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1495 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1495 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1495 … |
History of the 01495 code
The code was 0495 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01495.
Top searched 01495 numbers
These are the 01495 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01495 834014 | 26 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 654487 | 7 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 752974 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 752633 | 4 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01495 364647 | 4 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01495 752502 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 816396 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 752307 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 752680 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 804003 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 364849 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 216449 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 236605 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 752716 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 752690 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 239000 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 745742 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 816679 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 216429 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01495 230621 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01495 safe?
Most 01495 calls are ordinary local calls from Pontypool homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01495 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 01495 (Pontypool) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1495 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Pontypool
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01495 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 | 25 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 |
| Sky UK Limited | 9 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 9 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 5 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 2 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01495
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01495, of which 152 are allocated to 92 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) |
|---|---|---|
0149520… | Allocated | BT |
0149521… | Allocated | BT |
0149522… | Allocated | BT |
0149523… | Allocated | BT |
0149524… | Allocated | BT |
0149525… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0149526… | Allocated | BT |
0149527… | Allocated | BT |
0149528… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0149529… | Allocated | BT |
0149530… | Allocated | BT |
0149531… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 152 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Pontypool
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01495 numbers in our community comments.
- scam — 5 reports
How to block and report 01495 spam calls
Block or report 01495
- You can block 01495 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 01495 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 01495 code
Where is the 01495 area code?
The 01495 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Pontypool in Torfaen County Borough, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Cwmbran, Abertillery, Blackwood and nearby villages.
Is 01495 always a Pontypool number?
Numbers with the 01495 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Pontypool. 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 Pontypool.
How do I block 01495 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 01495 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 01495 call cost?
Calls to UK 01495 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 Pontypool — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01495 boundary.
Living in or moving to Pontypool?
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