01864 Area Code — Abington (S Lanarks) & Douglas
01864 is the UK dialling code for Abington (S Lanarks) in South Lanarkshire, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 129 distinct 01864 numbers across 289 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01864
Location
Abington (S Lanarks)
County
South Lanarkshire
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01864 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01864 dialling code
01864 is the UK geographic dialling code for Abington (S Lanarks), allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Abington (S Lanarks) area.
A full Abington (S Lanarks) number is normally written as 01864 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 01864 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Abington (S Lanarks). Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01864 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 01864 dialling area
The marker shows Abington (S Lanarks); the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01864 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01864
Settlements in and around the Abington (S Lanarks) dialling area that typically use 01864 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 01864 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1864 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1864 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1864 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1864 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1864 … |
History of the 01864 code
The code was 0864 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01864.
Top searched 01864 numbers
These are the 01864 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01864 966271 | 26 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966186 | 13 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966280 | 13 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966077 | 11 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 506121 | 10 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966275 | 8 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966178 | 7 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966273 | 7 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966177 | 7 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966278 | 6 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966279 | 6 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966272 | 6 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 506122 | 5 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966071 | 5 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 506115 | 5 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 506116 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966267 | 4 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 340009 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966072 | 3 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01864 966266 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01864 safe?
Most 01864 calls are ordinary local calls from Abington (S Lanarks) homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01864 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 01864 (Abington (S Lanarks)) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1864 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Abington (S Lanarks)
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01864 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 |
|---|---|
| 1XXXX | 10 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 5 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 |
| Spitfire Network Services Limited | 1 |
| VoIP-Un Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01864
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 505 number blocks under 01864, of which 87 are allocated to 80 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) |
|---|---|---|
0186420… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
0186421… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01864228… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01864229… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0186423… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0186424… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0186425… | Allocated | Entanet International Ltd |
01864277… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0186428… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0186429… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0186430… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0186431… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
Showing 12 of 87 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Abington (S Lanarks)
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01864 numbers in our community comments.
- scam — 1 report
How to block and report 01864 spam calls
Block or report 01864
- You can block 01864 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 01864 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 01864 code
Where is the 01864 area code?
The 01864 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Abington (S Lanarks) in South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan.
Is 01864 always a Abington (S Lanarks) number?
Numbers with the 01864 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Abington (S Lanarks). 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 Abington (S Lanarks).
How do I block 01864 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 01864 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 01864 call cost?
Calls to UK 01864 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 Abington (S Lanarks) — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01864 boundary.
Living in or moving to Abington (S Lanarks)?
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