01264 Area Code
The dialling code for Andover: what 01264 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01264 Area Code?
Andover landline number. 01264 is the dialling code for Andover. Numbers starting 01264 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Andover.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01264 numbers to 101 providers. The largest holders are BT, GCI Network Solutions Limited and Virgin Media 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 01264 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 01264 Range
| Number type | Andover landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Andover |
| Number format | 01264 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 51% of the range, to 101 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 July 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 26 January 2026 |
Largest holders of 01264 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 18% | 15 July 1994 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2% | 20 April 2017 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 2% | 26 July 2012 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 1% | 29 November 2007 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 1% | 5 April 2004 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 1% | 3 October 2013 |
95 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01264 Numbers
Where is the 01264 area code?
01264 is the dialling code for Andover. Numbers starting 01264 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Andover.
Is 01264 a mobile number?
No. 01264 is a landline (geographic) area code for Andover. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01264 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01264 numbers to 101 providers. The largest holders are BT, GCI Network Solutions Limited and Virgin Media 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 01264 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 01264 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.