01455 Area Code
The dialling code for Hinckley: what 01455 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01455 Area Code?
Hinckley landline number. 01455 is the dialling code for Hinckley. Numbers starting 01455 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Hinckley.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01455 numbers to 93 providers. The largest holders are BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) 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 01455 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 01455 Range
| Number type | Hinckley landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Hinckley |
| Number format | 01455 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 45% of the range, to 93 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 July 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 17 March 2026 |
Largest holders of 01455 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 18% | 15 July 1994 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3% | 4 September 2013 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 3% | 6 December 1995 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2% | 19 April 2017 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 1% | 19 April 2004 |
| Sky UK Limited | 1% | 2 July 2013 |
87 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01455 Numbers
Where is the 01455 area code?
01455 is the dialling code for Hinckley. Numbers starting 01455 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Hinckley.
Is 01455 a mobile number?
No. 01455 is a landline (geographic) area code for Hinckley. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01455 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01455 numbers to 93 providers. The largest holders are BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) 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 01455 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 01455 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.