01829 Area Code — Tarporley, Kelsall & Over
01829 is the UK dialling code for Tarporley in Cheshire West and Chester, also serving Kelsall, Over and Tarvin, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 163 distinct 01829 numbers across 175 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01829
Location
Tarporley
County
Cheshire West and Chester
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01829 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01829 dialling code
01829 is the UK geographic dialling code for Tarporley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Tarporley area.
A full Tarporley number is normally written as 01829 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 01829 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Tarporley. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01829 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 01829 dialling area
The marker shows Tarporley; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01829 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01829
Settlements in and around the Tarporley dialling area that typically use 01829 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 01829 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1829 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1829 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1829 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1829 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1829 … |
History of the 01829 code
The code was 0829 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01829.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic TA9 — on an old rotary dial, the letters TA (from Tarporley) sat on the same holes as the digits 829, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01829 numbers
These are the 01829 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01829 863670 | 4 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01829 707880 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 771711 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 771714 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 270484 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 740109 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01829 773395 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01829 771707 | 2 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01829 751605 | 2 | 29 May 2026 |
| 01829 863674 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 773421 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 740803 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 260672 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 771695 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 751345 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 771697 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 771705 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 771716 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 771719 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01829 771696 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01829 safe?
Most 01829 calls are ordinary local calls from Tarporley homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01829 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 01829 (Tarporley) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1829 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Tarporley
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01829 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 | 13 |
| 1XXXX | 10 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 10 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 7 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 5 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| DRD Communications Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01829
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 388 number blocks under 01829, of which 125 are allocated to 88 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) |
|---|---|---|
0182921… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0182923… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
0182925… | Allocated | BT |
0182926… | Allocated | BT |
0182927… | Allocated | BT |
01829280… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01829281… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01829282… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01829283… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01829284… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01829285… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01829286… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
Showing 12 of 125 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01829 spam calls
Block or report 01829
- You can block 01829 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 01829 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 01829 code
Where is the 01829 area code?
The 01829 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Tarporley in Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Kelsall, Over, Tarvin and nearby villages.
Is 01829 always a Tarporley number?
Numbers with the 01829 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Tarporley. 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 Tarporley.
How do I block 01829 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 01829 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 01829 call cost?
Calls to UK 01829 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 Tarporley — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01829 boundary.
Living in or moving to Tarporley?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Tarporley.
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