01823 Area Code — Taunton
01823 is the UK dialling code for Taunton in Somerset, also serving Creech Saint Michael, Bishops Lydeard and Henlade, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 145 distinct 01823 numbers across 204 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01823
Location
Taunton
County
Somerset
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01823 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01823 dialling code
01823 is the UK geographic dialling code for Taunton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Taunton area.
A full Taunton number is normally written as 01823 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 01823 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Taunton. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01823 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 01823 dialling area
The marker shows Taunton; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01823 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 01823
Settlements in and around the Taunton dialling area that typically use 01823 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 01823 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1823 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1823 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1823 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1823 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1823 … |
History of the 01823 code
The code was 0823 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01823.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic TA3 — on an old rotary dial, the letters TA (from Taunton) sat on the same holes as the digits 823, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01823 numbers
These are the 01823 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01823 426098 | 9 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 585303 | 8 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01823 478610 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 802820 | 4 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01823 230467 | 4 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01823 270310 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01823 707232 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 711463 | 3 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 476542 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 344682 | 3 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01823 806897 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 807437 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 230474 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 344685 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 711781 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 802158 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 813847 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 711057 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 662170 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01823 478674 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01823 safe?
Most 01823 calls are ordinary local calls from Taunton homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01823 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 01823 (Taunton) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1823 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Taunton
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01823 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 | 29 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 10 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 7 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 7 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 6 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01823
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 397 number blocks under 01823, of which 168 are allocated to 104 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) |
|---|---|---|
0182303… | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
0182320… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0182321… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01823220… | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
01823223… | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
01823225… | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
01823226… | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
01823229… | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
0182323… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
0182324… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
0182325… | Allocated | BT |
0182326… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
Showing 12 of 168 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01823 spam calls
Block or report 01823
- You can block 01823 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 01823 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 01823 code
Where is the 01823 area code?
The 01823 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Taunton in Somerset, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Creech Saint Michael, Bishops Lydeard, Henlade and nearby villages.
Is 01823 always a Taunton number?
Numbers with the 01823 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Taunton. 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 Taunton.
How do I block 01823 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 01823 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 01823 call cost?
Calls to UK 01823 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 Taunton — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01823 boundary.
Living in or moving to Taunton?
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