01647 Area Code — Moretonhampstead, Chagford & Christow
01647 is the UK dialling code for Moretonhampstead in Devon, also serving Chagford, Christow and Cheriton Bishop, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 52 distinct 01647 numbers across 57 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01647
Location
Moretonhampstead
County
Devon
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01647 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01647 dialling code
01647 is the UK geographic dialling code for Moretonhampstead, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Moretonhampstead area.
A full Moretonhampstead number is normally written as 01647 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 01647 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Moretonhampstead. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01647 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 01647 dialling area
The marker shows Moretonhampstead; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01647 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01647
Settlements in and around the Moretonhampstead dialling area that typically use 01647 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 01647 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1647 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1647 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1647 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1647 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1647 … |
History of the 01647 code
The code was 0647 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01647.
Top searched 01647 numbers
These are the 01647 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01647 607681 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01647 61276 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01647 973196 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01647 61244 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01647 607682 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01647 24259 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01647 607692 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01647 607683 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01647 607691 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01647 607679 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01647 607684 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01647 607693 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01647 61312 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01647 973170 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01647 61245 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01647 61308 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01647 61242 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01647 973226 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01647 61310 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01647 973223 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01647 safe?
Most 01647 calls are ordinary local calls from Moretonhampstead homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01647 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 01647 (Moretonhampstead) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1647 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Moretonhampstead
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01647 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 |
|---|---|
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| 1XXXX | 9 |
| BT | 9 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| X-on Health Limited | 1 |
| Simwood eSMS Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01647
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01647, of which 105 are allocated to 84 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) |
|---|---|---|
01647200… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01647201… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01647202… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01647203… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01647205… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01647206… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01647207… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
01647208… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01647209… | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
01647214… | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
0164722… | Allocated | BT |
0164723… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 105 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01647 spam calls
Block or report 01647
- You can block 01647 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 01647 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 01647 code
Where is the 01647 area code?
The 01647 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Moretonhampstead in Devon, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Chagford, Christow, Cheriton Bishop and nearby villages.
Is 01647 always a Moretonhampstead number?
Numbers with the 01647 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Moretonhampstead. 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 Moretonhampstead.
How do I block 01647 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 01647 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 01647 call cost?
Calls to UK 01647 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 Moretonhampstead — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01647 boundary.
Living in or moving to Moretonhampstead?
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