01805 Area Code — Torrington, Merton & High Bickington
01805 is the UK dialling code for Torrington in Devon, also serving Merton, High Bickington and Dolton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 22 distinct 01805 numbers across 23 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01805
Location
Torrington
County
Devon
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01805 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01805 dialling code
01805 is the UK geographic dialling code for Torrington, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Torrington area.
A full Torrington number is normally written as 01805 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 01805 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Torrington. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01805 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 01805 dialling area
The marker shows Torrington; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01805 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01805
Settlements in and around the Torrington dialling area that typically use 01805 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 01805 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1805 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1805 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1805 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1805 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1805 … |
History of the 01805 code
The code was 0805 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01805.
Top searched 01805 numbers
These are the 01805 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01805 280258 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 623649 | 1 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 624687 | 1 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280198 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280196 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280195 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280191 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280255 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280256 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280193 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280262 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280260 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280201 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280200 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280252 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280253 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280199 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280254 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280263 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01805 280261 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01805 safe?
Most 01805 calls are ordinary local calls from Torrington homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01805 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 01805 (Torrington) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1805 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Torrington
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01805 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 | 4 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd | 1 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 |
| Redcentric Solutions Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01805
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 451 number blocks under 01805, of which 94 are allocated to 86 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) |
|---|---|---|
0180520… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0180521… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
0180522… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
01805237… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0180524… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0180525… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0180526… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0180527… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
01805280… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
0180530… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
0180531… | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
0180533… | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
Showing 12 of 94 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01805 spam calls
Block or report 01805
- You can block 01805 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 01805 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 01805 code
Where is the 01805 area code?
The 01805 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Torrington 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 Merton, High Bickington, Dolton and nearby villages.
Is 01805 always a Torrington number?
Numbers with the 01805 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Torrington. 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 Torrington.
How do I block 01805 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 01805 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 01805 call cost?
Calls to UK 01805 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 Torrington — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01805 boundary.
Living in or moving to Torrington?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Torrington.
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