01242 area code
Cheltenham
The 01242 area code is for Cheltenham and the surrounding area.
Locations using 01242 numbers include:
- Alderton
- Andoversford
- Bishop's Cleeve
- Cheltenham
- Coberley
- Coombe Hill
- Shurdington
- Winchcombe
- Withington
Most numbers using the 01242 area code are normal Cheltenham landlines but be aware that, as is the case for all UK area codes, such numbers may also be used for services without any physical link to the area. (More info)
01242 area code information
| Area code: | 01242 |
| Location: | Cheltenham |
| Ceremonial county: | Gloucestershire |
| Call costs: | Normal landline rate |
| Local number length: | 6 digits |
| Number format: | 01242 xxxxxx |
| International number format: | +44 1242 xxxxxx |
| Number shortages predicted: | No |
| Last code change: | April 1995 (previously 0242) |