01509 Area Code — Loughborough, Mountsorrel & Shepshed
01509 is the UK dialling code for Loughborough in Leicestershire, also serving Mountsorrel, Shepshed and Quorndon, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 422 distinct 01509 numbers across 511 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01509
Location
Loughborough
County
Leicestershire
Region
East Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01509 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01509 dialling code
01509 is the UK geographic dialling code for Loughborough, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Loughborough area.
A full Loughborough number is normally written as 01509 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 01509 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Loughborough. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01509 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 01509 dialling area
The marker shows Loughborough; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01509 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 01509
Settlements in and around the Loughborough dialling area that typically use 01509 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 01509 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1509 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1509 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1509 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1509 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1509 … |
History of the 01509 code
The code was 0509 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01509.
Top searched 01509 numbers
These are the 01509 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01509 574410 | 10 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01509 640253 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01509 801768 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01509 462429 | 4 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01509 643946 | 4 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01509 809621 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01509 574409 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01509 230111 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01509 618100 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01509 458662 | 3 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01509 323202 | 3 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01509 574382 | 3 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01509 844149 | 3 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01509 801747 | 3 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01509 263560 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01509 274713 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01509 809503 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01509 640283 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01509 817642 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01509 273406 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01509 safe?
Most 01509 calls are ordinary local calls from Loughborough homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01509 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 01509 (Loughborough) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1509 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Loughborough
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01509 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 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 10 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 9 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3 |
| Media Hawk Ltd | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01509
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 433 number blocks under 01509, of which 178 are allocated to 104 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) |
|---|---|---|
0150900… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0150920… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0150921… | Allocated | BT |
0150922… | Allocated | BT |
0150923… | Allocated | BT |
0150924… | Allocated | BT |
0150925… | Allocated | BT |
0150926… | Allocated | BT |
0150927… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0150928… | Allocated | BT |
01509291… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
0150931… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
Showing 12 of 178 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Loughborough
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01509 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 1 report
How to block and report 01509 spam calls
Block or report 01509
- You can block 01509 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 01509 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 01509 code
Where is the 01509 area code?
The 01509 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Loughborough in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Mountsorrel, Shepshed, Quorndon and nearby villages.
Is 01509 always a Loughborough number?
Numbers with the 01509 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Loughborough. 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 Loughborough.
How do I block 01509 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 01509 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 01509 call cost?
Calls to UK 01509 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 Loughborough — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01509 boundary.
Living in or moving to Loughborough?
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