01506 Area Code — Bathgate, Livingston & Armadale
01506 is the UK dialling code for Bathgate in West Lothian, also serving Livingston, Armadale and Whitburn, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 288 distinct 01506 numbers across 360 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01506
Location
Bathgate
County
West Lothian
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01506 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01506 dialling code
01506 is the UK geographic dialling code for Bathgate, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Bathgate area.
A full Bathgate number is normally written as 01506 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 01506 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Bathgate. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01506 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 01506 dialling area
The marker shows Bathgate; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01506 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 01506
Settlements in and around the Bathgate dialling area that typically use 01506 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 01506 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1506 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1506 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1506 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1506 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1506 … |
History of the 01506 code
The code was 0506 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01506.
Top searched 01506 numbers
These are the 01506 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01506 342770 | 11 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01506 342767 | 8 | 27 May 2026 |
| 01506 248954 | 6 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 248959 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 250525 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 643341 | 4 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01506 901806 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01506 248955 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 524495 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 901801 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 248906 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 379406 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 880373 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 250527 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 248935 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 248951 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 536981 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 243912 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 524228 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01506 342776 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01506 safe?
Most 01506 calls are ordinary local calls from Bathgate homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01506 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 01506 (Bathgate) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1506 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Bathgate
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01506 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 |
|---|---|
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 28 |
| BT | 25 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 13 |
| Sky UK Limited | 10 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 9 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 7 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 5 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01506
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 424 number blocks under 01506, of which 194 are allocated to 97 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) |
|---|---|---|
01506120… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01506121… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01506122… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01506123… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01506124… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01506125… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01506126… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01506127… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01506128… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01506129… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0150616… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0150620… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
Showing 12 of 194 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01506 spam calls
Block or report 01506
- You can block 01506 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 01506 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 01506 code
Where is the 01506 area code?
The 01506 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Bathgate in West Lothian, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Livingston, Armadale, Whitburn and nearby villages.
Is 01506 always a Bathgate number?
Numbers with the 01506 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Bathgate. 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 Bathgate.
How do I block 01506 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 01506 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 01506 call cost?
Calls to UK 01506 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 Bathgate — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01506 boundary.
Living in or moving to Bathgate?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Bathgate.
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