01429 Area Code
The dialling code for Hartlepool: what 01429 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01429 Area Code?
Hartlepool landline number. 01429 is the dialling code for Hartlepool. Numbers starting 01429 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Hartlepool.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01429 numbers to 94 providers. The largest holders are BT, Virgin Media Limited and Vodafone Ltd (C&W).
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 01429 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 01429 Range
| Number type | Hartlepool landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Hartlepool |
| Number format | 01429 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 49% of the range, to 94 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 July 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 17 March 2026 |
Largest holders of 01429 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 13% | 15 July 1994 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 5% | 23 August 1995 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 2% | 2 September 2013 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2% | 25 April 2017 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 1% | 30 November 2007 |
| (Aq) Limited | 1% | 11 September 2012 |
88 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01429 Numbers
Where is the 01429 area code?
01429 is the dialling code for Hartlepool. Numbers starting 01429 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Hartlepool.
Is 01429 a mobile number?
No. 01429 is a landline (geographic) area code for Hartlepool. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01429 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01429 numbers to 94 providers. The largest holders are BT, Virgin Media Limited and Vodafone Ltd (C&W). 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 01429 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 01429 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.