01572 Area Code — Oakham, Langham & Cottesmore
01572 is the UK dialling code for Oakham in District of Rutland, also serving Langham, Cottesmore and Edith Weston, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 117 distinct 01572 numbers across 436 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01572
Location
Oakham
County
District of Rutland
Region
East Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01572 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01572 dialling code
01572 is the UK geographic dialling code for Oakham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Oakham area.
A full Oakham number is normally written as 01572 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 01572 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Oakham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01572 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 01572 dialling area
The marker shows Oakham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01572 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 01572
Settlements in and around the Oakham dialling area that typically use 01572 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 01572 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1572 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1572 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1572 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1572 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1572 … |
History of the 01572 code
The code was 0572 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01572.
Top searched 01572 numbers
These are the 01572 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01572 200218 | 14 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01572 200203 | 14 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01572 200241 | 14 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01572 200208 | 13 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01572 200207 | 11 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01572 200255 | 10 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01572 200237 | 10 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01572 200238 | 10 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01572 200245 | 9 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01572 200243 | 9 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01572 200251 | 9 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01572 379303 | 9 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01572 729359 | 9 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01572 200217 | 8 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01572 200223 | 8 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01572 200242 | 8 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01572 200214 | 8 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01572 200202 | 7 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01572 200222 | 7 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01572 200209 | 7 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01572 safe?
Most 01572 calls are ordinary local calls from Oakham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01572 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 01572 (Oakham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1572 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Oakham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01572 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 | 12 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 3 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01572
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 388 number blocks under 01572, of which 117 are allocated to 88 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) |
|---|---|---|
01572200… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
0157221… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
0157223… | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
0157224… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0157225… | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
0157226… | Allocated | IPV6 Limited |
0157227… | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
0157228… | Allocated | Nexus Telecommunications Limited |
0157229… | Allocated | Telecoms World Limited |
0157230… | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
0157231… | Allocated | Vectone Mobile Limited |
0157232… | Allocated | CFL Communications Ltd |
Showing 12 of 117 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01572 spam calls
Block or report 01572
- You can block 01572 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 01572 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 01572 code
Where is the 01572 area code?
The 01572 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Oakham in District of Rutland, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Langham, Cottesmore, Edith Weston and nearby villages.
Is 01572 always a Oakham number?
Numbers with the 01572 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Oakham. 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 Oakham.
How do I block 01572 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 01572 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 01572 call cost?
Calls to UK 01572 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 Oakham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01572 boundary.
Living in or moving to Oakham?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Oakham.
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