01524 Area Code
The dialling code for Hornby: what 01524 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01524 Area Code?
Hornby landline number. 01524 is the dialling code for Hornby. Numbers starting 01524 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Hornby.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01524 numbers to 84 providers. The largest holders are BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) and Chess 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 01524 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 01524 Range
| Number type | Hornby landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Hornby |
| Number format | 01524 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 50% of the range, to 84 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 July 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 19 October 2026 |
Largest holders of 01524 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 25% | 15 July 1994 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 6% | 5 September 2013 |
| Chess Limited | 1% | 6 April 2018 |
| Sky UK Limited | 1% | 2 July 2013 |
| Redcentric Solutions Limited | 1% | 5 June 2015 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 1% | 15 March 2016 |
78 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01524 Numbers
Where is the 01524 area code?
01524 is the dialling code for Hornby. Numbers starting 01524 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Hornby.
Is 01524 a mobile number?
No. 01524 is a landline (geographic) area code for Hornby. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01524 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01524 numbers to 84 providers. The largest holders are BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) and Chess 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 01524 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 01524 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.