01295

01295 is a geographic telephone area code in the United Kingdom. It is used for landline numbers in Banbury and the surrounding area in northern Oxfordshire. Banbury, a market town and the principal settlement within the code's area, lies in Cherwell District.

Dialing formats: Within the UK, callers dial 01295 followed by a six- to seven-digit subscriber number; typical local numbers are six digits, producing forms such as 01295 123456. From abroad, the international format is [phone], with the initial 0 omitted.

Geographic coverage: The 01295 code covers Banbury and nearby rural and suburban communities in northern Oxfordshire. The precise boundaries are published by Ofcom and telecoms providers; the area is primarily residential, commercial, and public-service in nature, with Banbury serving as the regional center.

History and administration: The code is part of the UK's national fixed-line numbering plan and is administered by Ofcom and the Numbering Plan Administration. It was assigned during the late 20th century to accommodate demand for telephone numbers in the Banbury area. Over time, changes to the wider numbering system have adjusted boundaries or number allocations as needed, but 01295 remains the standard area code for this region.

Usage: Today, 01295 numbers are used by residents, businesses, and public bodies in Banbury and surrounding areas; with the growth of VoIP and mobile services, some operators may offer geographic-number ranges that preserve 01295 prefixes for locality identity.