Worcester · area code 01905 · Ofcom snapshot published 23 Sep 2026

01905 area code — Worcester: who called, who holds the numbers

Name: 01905 area code — Ofcom numbering snapshot values, published 23 Sep 2026
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What does the 01905 register show?

01905 is the area code for Worcester. In the Ofcom numbering snapshot published 23 Sep 2026, 542,000 of its 910,000 numbers are allocated, in 227 blocks listed to 107 holders — above the median active UK code (446,000). Check the number below.

1 of its blocks changed status or holder since 19 Aug 2026, none of them in the last four weeks.

542,000Numbers allocated · median active UK code 446,000

107Listed holders · median 88

59.6%Of this code's number space · all UK geographic ranges 23.8%

1Blocks changed since 19 Aug 2026 · median 0

A range holder is the company Ofcom lists for a block of numbers, usually a network or wholesale provider that supplies many businesses. It is not evidence about the range holder or caller, and a displayed caller ID is not proof of who called. If a number rang once and cut off, do not call back.

01905 numbers: 01905 followed by six digits · 10-digit numbers are also valid in this code · 3 blocks with an allocation date in the last 12 months

Snapshot published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC · release 6d60d6b0 · this page: unchanged in this release

Places Ofcom lists for area code 01905
Place	Source
Worcester	Ofcom area-code table

Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 397 blocks · method: block capacity from number length · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV

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Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 397 blocks · method: local prefix shard · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV

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What should I do after a suspicious call from a 01905 number?

What should I do after a suspicious call from a 01905 number?
Step	Action
1	Do not call back a number you cannot identify. If it rang once and cut off, that is often a test that your line is live.
2	If the caller said they were your bank, a company or the police, hang up and phone the organisation on a number you find yourself, or call 159 for your bank.
3	Forward suspicious text messages to 7726, free of charge.
4	If you lost money or shared details, contact your bank at once and report to Action Fraud (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or Police Scotland.
5	For unwanted marketing calls, report to the ICO and block the number on your phone.
6	Calls to 01 and 02 numbers are charged at your provider’s standard landline rate (gov.uk/call-charges).

Source: Ofcom numbering data s1.csv, published 23 Sep 2026, fetched 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC, sha256 002caad0 · n = 397 blocks · method: aggregate register blocks by area code · release 6d60d6b0 · CSV

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Who holds the 01905 number ranges?

In the snapshot published 23 Sep 2026, 107 listed holders share the 227 allocated blocks of 01905 (542,000 numbers). The list is alphabetical: it shows who administers each block, not who calls from it. Ofcom-listed range allocation holders in the 23 Sep 2026 snapshot; not evidence about the range holder or caller.

Listed holders of 01905 blocks, alphabetical, snapshot published 23 Sep 2026. A range holder is the provider Ofcom lists for a block; it is not evidence of who called.
Range holder (Ofcom-listed; not evidence of who called)	Blocks	Numbers	Earliest allocation date recorded
(AQ) LIMITED	1	1,000	2012-09-27
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	1,000	2020-01-27
8x8 Communications UK Limited	1	1,000	2012-04-19
8x8 UK Limited	1	1,000	2010-02-19
Adepteo Limited	1	1,000	2016-11-29
Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd	1	1,000	2009-04-09
AQL Wholesale Ltd	1	10,000	2004-11-01
Atomstream Limited	1	1,000	2010-04-12

All 107 rows

Listed holders of 01905 blocks, alphabetical, snapshot published 23 Sep 2026. A range holder is the provider Ofcom lists for a block; it is not evidence of who called.
Range holder (Ofcom-listed; not evidence of who called)	Blocks	Numbers	Earliest allocation date recorded
(AQ) LIMITED	1	1,000	2012-09-27
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	1,000	2020-01-27
8x8 Communications UK Limited	1	1,000	2012-04-19
8x8 UK Limited	1	1,000	2010-02-19
Adepteo Limited	1	1,000	2016-11-29
Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd	1	1,000	2009-04-09
AQL Wholesale Ltd	1	10,000	2004-11-01
Atomstream Limited	1	1,000	2010-04-12
Barritel Limited	1	1,000	2007-06-21
Belgacom International Carrier Services SA	1	1,000	2016-06-20
Bicom Systems EURL	1	1,000	2012-03-01
Bink Networks Ltd	1	1,000	2023-04-11
BT	40	256,000	1994-07-15
Buzz Networks Limited	1	1,000	2010-03-04
Calltracks Limited	2	2,000	2013-09-20
Ccpro Solutions Limited	1	1,000	2010-08-02
CFL Communications Ltd	1	1,000	2009-07-21
Citrus Telecommunications Ltd	1	1,000	2010-11-04
Colt Technology Services	4	4,000	2015-05-07
Commi Holdings Limited	1	1,000	2016-11-21
Content Guru Limited	1	1,000	2012-10-11
Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited	1	1,000	2019-05-21
Core Telecom Limited	1	1,000	2010-08-06
Datazero Ltd	2	2,000	2010-11-02
Dial 9 Communications Limited	1	1,000	2020-01-08
DIDWW Ireland Limited	1	1,000	2018-10-15
Digital Mail Limited	1	1,000	2007-02-02
Digital Space Group Limited	3	3,000	2008-06-04
DRD Communications Limited	1	1,000	2023-10-05
Entanet International Ltd	1	1,000	2007-12-21
EVE CONNECT LTD	1	1,000	2022-06-22
Flextel Limited	1	10,000	2005-10-21
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	2,000	2017-07-03
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	10	19,000	2004-04-05
GCI Network Solutions Limited	8	17,000	2017-05-02
GTT-EMEA LTD	4	4,000	2021-10-13
HAVENSTOKE COMMUNICATIONS LTD	1	1,000	2026-03-17
Hello Telecom (UK) Limited	1	1,000	2012-02-01
I.T Communications Limited	1	1,000	2015-11-09
ICC Networks Ltd	1	1,000	2012-04-18
ICUK Computing Services Limited	1	1,000	2019-09-20
Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)	1	1,000	2011-10-21
INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED	1	1,000	2026-01-26
Internexus Networks Limited	1	1,000	2011-11-22
Invade International Ltd	1	1,000	2016-01-13
Invoco Ltd	1	1,000	2010-04-14
Invosys Limited	1	1,000	2012-04-10
IOVOX Limited	2	2,000	2012-07-04
IP Voice Networks Ltd	1	1,000	2017-09-20
Kalnet4U Ltd	1	1,000	2013-06-04
KCOM Group Ltd	1	1,000	2022-10-03
Linear Telecoms Limited	1	1,000	2010-10-19
Localphone Limited	1	1,000	2007-05-23
Lumen Technologies UK Limited	5	5,000	2011-07-25
Magrathea Telecommunications Limited	7	7,000	2011-11-16
Mars Communications Limited	1	1,000	2009-02-06
Media Hawk Ltd	1	1,000	2013-04-10
Mi Telecom Limited	1	1,000	2020-07-06
Minotaur Telecom Limited	1	1,000	2013-02-01
Mintaka Limited	1	1,000	2016-09-26
Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd	1	1,000	2007-10-22
Net-Work Internet Ltd	1	1,000	2007-09-21
Nexbridge Communications Limited	1	1,000	2012-03-09
Nexus Telecommunications Limited	1	1,000	2009-10-07
NFON UK Ltd	1	1,000	2016-04-29
Nodemax Limited	1	1,000	2008-07-11
Number Services Ltd.	1	1,000	2018-11-22
Nuso Cloud UK Limited	1	1,000	2010-01-14
Orange Business Holdings UK Limited	1	1,000	2012-12-27
Orbtalk Limited	1	1,000	2011-07-11
Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited	1	1,000	2010-12-23
Redcentric Solutions Limited	1	10,000	2015-06-05
Redwood Technologies Ltd	1	1,000	2018-11-15
Served Up Limited	1	1,000	2008-10-20
Simwood eSMS Limited	1	1,000	2010-08-03
SiPalto Ltd	1	1,000	2020-01-23
Six Degrees Technology Group Limited	3	3,000	2020-04-03
Sky UK Limited	15	15,000	2013-06-27
Solutios Limited	1	1,000	2008-11-26
Spitfire Network Services Limited	1	1,000	2006-08-30
Suretec Systems Ltd	1	1,000	2010-05-13
TalkTalk Communications Limited	9	9,000	2007-08-07
Telappliant Limited	1	1,000	2018-04-05
Telecom2 Limited	1	1,000	2009-09-10
Telecoms World Limited	1	1,000	2009-07-02
Telephone Box Limited	1	1,000	2010-12-10
TeleWare Group Limited	1	1,000	2010-01-27
TelNG Limited	1	1,000	2007-03-01
TELNYX UK LIMITED	1	1,000	2020-05-07
TelXL Limited	1	1,000	2008-02-12
TGL Services (UK) Ltd	1	10,000	2015-02-02
TTNC Limited	1	10,000	2013-11-13
Tuxtel Ltd	1	1,000	2011-12-21
Verizon UK Limited	1	1,000	2009-10-01
Virgin Media Limited	7	7,000	2006-09-04
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	11	47,000	2013-09-09
Voiceflex Limited	1	1,000	2007-07-30
VoiceHost Limited	1	1,000	2010-06-22
VoIP-Un Limited	1	1,000	2007-11-08
Vonage Business Limited	1	1,000	2023-04-14
Voxbone SA	2	2,000	2008-09-29
VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD	1	1,000	2020-08-28
WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED	2	2,000	2019-12-16
Windsor Telecom Limited	1	1,000	2010-07-22
XoverX Ltd	1	1,000	2013-04-26
YayYay Limited	1	1,000	2015-04-24
Ziron Limited	2	2,000	2012-08-01

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Is a 01905 number real, and what does “Quarantined” mean?

Of the 910,000 numbers in 01905, 59.6% are allocated (542,000), 39.5% protected, 0.8% free and 0.2% quarantined in the snapshot published 23 Sep 2026, against 23.8% allocated across all UK geographic ranges. Quarantined means withdrawn and held before reuse, not never allocated; a block’s status does not tell whether one particular number is in service.

100% stacked bar: 01905 number status by numbers, 59.6% allocated vs 23.8% across all UK geographic ranges, Ofcom snapshot published 23 Sep 2026 — Number status in 01905 by numbers and blocks, snapshot published 23 Sep 2026; shares sum to 100% · Ofcom · 23 Sep 2026

Number status in 01905 by numbers and blocks, snapshot published 23 Sep 2026; shares sum to 100%
Status	Numbers	Blocks
Allocated	542,000	227
Protected	359,000	161
Free	7,000	7
Quarantined	2,000	2
Other (Reserved or Designated)	0	0

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Has anything changed in the 01905 ranges, and which blocks were allocated recently?

Between the weekly Ofcom files fetched on 19 Aug 2026 and 24 Sep 2026 (5 weekly transitions), 1 of the 397 register blocks of 01905 changed status, holder or listing, none in the last four weeks. Separately, 3 blocks have an allocation date in the last 12 months. Block changes are not the same as a number being cut off or ported.

week strip: 01905 block changes per weekly transition, 1 changes vs median 0, 19 Aug 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 — Weekly register changes for 01905 blocks, 19 Aug 2026 – 24 Sep 2026; a block with several changes counts once · Ofcom · 23 Sep 2026

Ofcom: “Please note that transferred numbers will also be shown as ‘allocated’.” (numbering data, ofcom.org.uk, retrieved 24 Sep 2026)

Weekly register changes for 01905 blocks, 19 Aug 2026 – 24 Sep 2026; a block with several changes counts once
Weekly transition	Changed blocks
2026-08-19 – 2026-08-26	1
2026-08-26 – 2026-09-02	0
2026-09-02 – 2026-09-09	0
2026-09-09 – 2026-09-16	0
2026-09-16 – 2026-09-24	0

01905 blocks with an allocation date in the last 12 months, snapshot published 23 Sep 2026 · 3 rows

01905 blocks with an allocation date in the last 12 months, snapshot published 23 Sep 2026
Block	Recorded allocation date	Listed holder
1905 31 5	2026-03-17	HAVENSTOKE COMMUNICATIONS LTD
1905 91 4	2026-01-26	INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED
1905 98 1	2026-08-20	Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited

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Recorded block changes for 01905, 19 Aug 2026 – 24 Sep 2026
Block	Change	Observed by
1905 98 1	status changed	2026-08-26
1905 98 1	operator changed	2026-08-26

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Since when have 01905 numbers been allocated?

The earliest allocation date recorded for 01905 blocks is 1994, the register’s baseline year, shared by 578 of 599 active codes. Of 227 allocated blocks, 46 carry a date from 2020 onwards. Recorded dates are provisional: a block that moved to another provider may show the date of that move rather than its first allocation.

histogram: 01905 allocated blocks by allocation year, earliest 1994 vs median 1994, 227 blocks, snapshot published 23 Sep 2026 — Allocated 01905 blocks by recorded allocation year, snapshot published 23 Sep 2026 · Ofcom · 23 Sep 2026

Allocated 01905 blocks by recorded allocation year, snapshot published 23 Sep 2026
Recorded years	Allocated blocks
1994–1999	34
2000–2004	2
2005–2009	27
2010–2014	74
2015–2019	44
2020–2024	42
2025–2029	4

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How many digits does a 01905 number have?

Numbers in 01905 can have 10 or 11 digits: 10 of its blocks carry 10-digit numbers, so a 10-digit 01905 number can be valid.

How many digits does a 01905 number have?
National number length	Allocated blocks
10	10
11	217

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Which area codes are next to 01905 in the numbering plan?

Codes next to 01905 by number, not necessarily nearby on the map: the Ofcom table carries no coordinates.

Area codes adjacent to 01905 by number, with places from Ofcom’s area-code table
Code	Places	Allocated numbers	Listed holders
01903	Worthing	613,000	103
01904	York	671,000	119
01906	No place listed	0	0
01907	No place listed	0	0

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Where do these numbers come from, and how do I cite this page?

Contains Ofcom copyright material: Telephone area codes (ofcom.org.uk), retrieved 24 Sep 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Rangecheck, “01905 area code — Ofcom numbering snapshot published 23 Sep 2026”, release 6d60d6b0, https://rangecheck.co.uk/area-codes/01905/, retrieved 24 Sep 2026. Contains Ofcom copyright material: numbering data and Telephone area codes (ofcom.org.uk).
Field	Value
Release	6d60d6b0
Source published	23 Sep 2026
Source fetched	2026-09-24 18:00 UTC

How to cite · Rangecheck, “01905 area code — Ofcom numbering snapshot published 23 Sep 2026”, release 6d60d6b0, https://rangecheck.co.uk/area-codes/01905/, retrieved 24 Sep 2026. Contains Ofcom copyright material: numbering data and Telephone area codes (ofcom.org.uk). Contains Ofcom copyright material: Telephone area codes (ofcom.org.uk), retrieved 24 Sep 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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