01225 Area Code
The dialling code for Bath: what 01225 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01225 Area Code?
Bath landline number. 01225 is the dialling code for Bath. Numbers starting 01225 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Bath.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01225 numbers to 122 providers. The largest holders are BT, Virgin Media Limited and Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited.
Numbers can be moved (ported) between networks, so the network a caller uses today may not be the one Ofcom allocated the block to. The allocation does not identify the person or business using a number.
Had a call from a 01225 number you don't recognise?
We can't tell you who called: an area code only shows the type of number and the provider Ofcom allocated the range to.
- Don't call back in a hurry, even if a message says it's urgent. Never give bank details or security codes on a call you didn't expect.
- Block the number from your phone's recent calls list.
- Forward scam texts free to 7726. Report unwanted marketing calls to the ICO, and see Ofcom's advice on scam calls.
- Register your number with the Telephone Preference Service to opt out of sales calls.
About the 01225 Range
| Number type | Bath landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Bath |
| Number format | 01225 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 70% of the range, to 122 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 April 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 17 March 2026 |
Largest holders of 01225 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 28% | 15 April 1994 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 9% | 23 January 1998 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3% | 16 February 2004 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3% | 31 July 2013 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2% | 20 June 2013 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 1% | 19 April 2017 |
116 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01225 Numbers
Where is the 01225 area code?
01225 is the dialling code for Bath. Numbers starting 01225 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Bath.
Is 01225 a mobile number?
No. 01225 is a landline (geographic) area code for Bath. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01225 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01225 numbers to 122 providers. The largest holders are BT, Virgin Media Limited and Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited. Numbers can be moved (ported) between networks, so the network a caller uses today may not be the one Ofcom allocated the block to. The allocation does not identify the person or business using a number.
Who called me from a 01225 number?
We can't tell you who called. An area code only shows the type of number and which provider Ofcom allocated the range to. If you don't recognise a 01225 number, don't call back in a hurry, and never give out bank details or security codes on a call you didn't expect.
Block the number from your phone's recent calls list. Forward scam texts free to 7726, report unwanted marketing calls to the ICO, and see Ofcom's advice on scam calls.