01822 Area Code — Tavistock, Gunnislake & Horrabridge
01822 is the UK dialling code for Tavistock in Devon, also serving Gunnislake, Horrabridge and Yelverton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 67 distinct 01822 numbers across 104 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01822
Location
Tavistock
County
Devon
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01822 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01822 dialling code
01822 is the UK geographic dialling code for Tavistock, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Tavistock area.
A full Tavistock number is normally written as 01822 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 01822 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Tavistock. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01822 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 01822 dialling area
The marker shows Tavistock; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01822 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01822
Settlements in and around the Tavistock dialling area that typically use 01822 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 01822 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1822 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1822 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1822 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1822 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1822 … |
History of the 01822 code
The code was 0822 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01822.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic TA2 — on an old rotary dial, the letters TA (from Tavistock) sat on the same holes as the digits 822, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01822 numbers
These are the 01822 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01822 485332 | 26 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 485301 | 7 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 743996 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 810876 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 619804 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 485322 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 51089 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 487545 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 51099 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 51078 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 810893 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 51079 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 51081 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 51085 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 832750 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 51088 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 485295 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 485306 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 485297 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01822 613802 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01822 safe?
Most 01822 calls are ordinary local calls from Tavistock homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01822 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 01822 (Tavistock) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1822 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Tavistock
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01822 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 |
| Daisy Communications Ltd | 10 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01822
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 361 number blocks under 01822, of which 111 are allocated to 89 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) |
|---|---|---|
0182220… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
0182221… | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
0182222… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
0182223… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0182224… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01822258… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01822259… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0182226… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0182227… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01822290… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
01822291… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
01822299… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
Showing 12 of 111 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01822 spam calls
Block or report 01822
- You can block 01822 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 01822 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 01822 code
Where is the 01822 area code?
The 01822 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Tavistock 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 Gunnislake, Horrabridge, Yelverton and nearby villages.
Is 01822 always a Tavistock number?
Numbers with the 01822 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Tavistock. 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 Tavistock.
How do I block 01822 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 01822 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 01822 call cost?
Calls to UK 01822 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 Tavistock — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01822 boundary.
Living in or moving to Tavistock?
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