01625 Area Code — Macclesfield, Bollington & Prestbury
01625 is the UK dialling code for Macclesfield in Cheshire East, also serving Bollington, Prestbury and Alderley Edge, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 232 distinct 01625 numbers across 407 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01625
Location
Macclesfield
County
Cheshire East
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01625 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01625 dialling code
01625 is the UK geographic dialling code for Macclesfield, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Macclesfield area.
A full Macclesfield number is normally written as 01625 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 01625 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Macclesfield. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01625 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 01625 dialling area
The marker shows Macclesfield; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01625 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 01625
Settlements in and around the Macclesfield dialling area that typically use 01625 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 01625 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1625 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1625 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1625 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1625 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1625 … |
History of the 01625 code
The code was 0625 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01625.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic MA5 — on an old rotary dial, the letters MA (from Macclesfield) sat on the same holes as the digits 625, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01625 numbers
These are the 01625 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01625 801593 | 28 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01625 787492 | 9 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01625 464283 | 8 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01625 801574 | 8 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01625 322921 | 8 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01625 322963 | 7 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01625 322976 | 6 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01625 701905 | 6 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01625 464102 | 6 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01625 464290 | 6 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01625 464293 | 5 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01625 717936 | 5 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01625 464281 | 5 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01625 464292 | 5 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01625 322949 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01625 464289 | 5 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 01625 464288 | 5 | 28 May 2026 |
| 01625 536736 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01625 701929 | 4 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01625 464286 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01625 safe?
Most 01625 calls are ordinary local calls from Macclesfield homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01625 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 01625 (Macclesfield) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1625 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Macclesfield
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01625 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 | 30 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 21 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 18 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 13 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 10 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 9 |
| Colt Technology Services | 7 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 6 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01625
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 478 number blocks under 01625, of which 224 are allocated to 101 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) |
|---|---|---|
0162505… | Allocated | NFON UK Ltd |
0162511… | Allocated | BT |
01625200… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01625201… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01625202… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01625203… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01625204… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01625205… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01625206… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01625207… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0162521… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01625220… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
Showing 12 of 224 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01625 spam calls
Block or report 01625
- You can block 01625 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 01625 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 01625 code
Where is the 01625 area code?
The 01625 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Macclesfield in Cheshire East, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Bollington, Prestbury, Alderley Edge and nearby villages.
Is 01625 always a Macclesfield number?
Numbers with the 01625 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Macclesfield. 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 Macclesfield.
How do I block 01625 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 01625 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 01625 call cost?
Calls to UK 01625 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 Macclesfield — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01625 boundary.
Living in or moving to Macclesfield?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Macclesfield.
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