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01245 area code: Chelmsford

Quick answer

01245 is the UK dialling code for Chelmsford and the surrounding area. Local numbers start 01245, followed by the rest of the number.

AreaChelmsford Format01245 + local number From abroad+44 1245 + local number
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Who called me from a 01245 number?

A 01245 number means the call came from a landline or business line registered in the Chelmsford area, or from a virtual number using that code. The code alone can't tell you who the caller is.

1Dial 1471 from your landlineHear the last number that called you, if it wasn't withheld.
2Don't call back numbers you don't recogniseIf it matters, a genuine caller will usually leave a voicemail or write.
3Stop sales callsRegister free with the Telephone Preference Service, and report nuisance calls to Ofcom.
For businesses

Get a 01245 Chelmsford number, wherever you are

A virtual 01245 number gives you a local Chelmsford presence. Calls ring on your mobile, desk phone or our app, anywhere in the UK.

Virtual 01245 number £12.50 /month + VAT Free connection · 12-month minimum term Get your 01245 number Start a 30-day free trial
Included UK landline minutes500 a monthIncluded UK mobile minutes250 a monthExtra landline minutes2.5p/minExtra mobile minutes5p/minCost to your callersStandard UK landline rateActivationSame day
All prices exclude VAT, which is added to your bill.
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Why businesses use a local 01245 number

  • Look local to Chelmsford customers, even if your team works elsewhere.
  • Answer on any device: mobile, desk phone or laptop app.
  • Keep business and personal calls apart on one handset.
  • Add call routing, voicemail and recording as you grow.

01245 questions

How do I call a 01245 number from abroad?

Dial +44, drop the first 0, then dial the rest of the code and the local number: +44 1245 followed by the local number.

How much does it cost to call 01245?

01245 is a standard UK geographic number. Calls cost the same as any UK landline and are usually included in mobile and landline call bundles.

Can I get a 01245 number without being in Chelmsford?

Yes. A virtual 01245 number works from anywhere in the UK and forwards calls to your existing phones.

Other area codes nearby

01241 Arbroath01242 Cheltenham01243 Chichester01244 Chester01246 Chesterfield01248 Bangor (Gwynedd)All UK area codes

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