01789 Area Code
The dialling code for Stratford-upon-Avon: what 01789 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01789 Area Code?
Stratford-upon-Avon landline number. 01789 is the dialling code for Stratford-upon-Avon. Numbers starting 01789 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01789 numbers to 98 providers. The largest holders are BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) and GCI Network Solutions 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 01789 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 01789 Range
| Number type | Stratford-upon-Avon landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Number format | 01789 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 47% of the range, to 98 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 July 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 19 October 2026 |
Largest holders of 01789 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 18% | 15 July 1994 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3% | 6 September 2013 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2% | 2 May 2017 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 1% | 24 December 2004 |
| (Aq) Limited | 1% | 26 September 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1% | 3 January 2008 |
92 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01789 Numbers
Where is the 01789 area code?
01789 is the dialling code for Stratford-upon-Avon. Numbers starting 01789 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Is 01789 a mobile number?
No. 01789 is a landline (geographic) area code for Stratford-upon-Avon. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01789 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01789 numbers to 98 providers. The largest holders are BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W) and GCI Network Solutions 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 01789 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 01789 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.