01505 Area Code — Johnstone, Paisley & Linwood
01505 is the UK dialling code for Johnstone in Renfrewshire, also serving Paisley, Linwood and Elderslie, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 35 distinct 01505 numbers across 63 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01505
Location
Johnstone
County
Renfrewshire
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01505 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01505 dialling code
01505 is the UK geographic dialling code for Johnstone, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Johnstone area.
A full Johnstone number is normally written as 01505 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 01505 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Johnstone. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01505 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 01505 dialling area
The marker shows Johnstone; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01505 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 01505
Settlements in and around the Johnstone dialling area that typically use 01505 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 01505 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1505 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1505 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1505 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1505 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1505 … |
History of the 01505 code
The code was 0505 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01505.
Top searched 01505 numbers
These are the 01505 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01505 365321 | 10 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 365302 | 9 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01505 396152 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 888016 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 887903 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 365293 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 463608 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01505 851772 | 2 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01505 322218 | 2 | 15 May 2026 |
| 01505 365327 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 331952 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 331971 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 887972 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 802676 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 322245 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 463604 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 463612 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 365311 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 463610 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01505 463606 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01505 safe?
Most 01505 calls are ordinary local calls from Johnstone homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01505 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 01505 (Johnstone) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1505 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Johnstone
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01505 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 | 15 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Chess Limited | 3 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 3 |
| Ziron Limited | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01505
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 451 number blocks under 01505, of which 116 are allocated to 89 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) |
|---|---|---|
0150521… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01505227… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01505228… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01505229… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0150524… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0150525… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
0150526… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0150527… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0150528… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01505297… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01505300… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01505301… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
Showing 12 of 116 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01505 spam calls
Block or report 01505
- You can block 01505 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 01505 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 01505 code
Where is the 01505 area code?
The 01505 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Johnstone in Renfrewshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Paisley, Linwood, Elderslie and nearby villages.
Is 01505 always a Johnstone number?
Numbers with the 01505 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Johnstone. 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 Johnstone.
How do I block 01505 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 01505 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 01505 call cost?
Calls to UK 01505 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 Johnstone — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01505 boundary.
Living in or moving to Johnstone?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Johnstone.
Check another UK number
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