Possible Future Renumbering for North West England

The version of the OFTEL Specified Numbering Scheme dated 8 September 2000 includes designations that potentially pave the way for renumbering to 8-digit numbers.

However, no formal announcements have yet been made regarding renumbering in these areas, and OFTEL have indicated that no changes will take place without public consulation, so please do not assume that that renumbering will take place as indicated, or, indeed, at all.

DE	code(s)
20	01606 Northwich
21	01253 Blackpool
22
23
24
25
26
27
28	01200 Clitheroe, 01995 Garstang
29	01229 Barrow-in-Furness @, 01539 Kendal @
30	01744 St. Helens
31	01695 Ormskirk
32	01625 Macclesfield
33
34
35	01942 Wigan *
36	01704 Southport
37	01772 Preston *
38
39	01925 Warrington
40
41	01768 Penrith @
42	01946 Whitehaven @
43	01228 Carlisle
44
45	01931 Shap
46
47	01260 Congleton
48
49	01524 Lancaster @
5x	not designated, intended for 0161 Manchester, which has no 5xx
60
61
62
63	01244 Chester *
64	01829 Tarporley
65
66
67	01477 Holmes Chapel
68
69	01697 Wigton @
70
71
72	01624 Isle of Man
73
74
75
76
77
78	01204 Bolton
79	01900 Workington
8x	not designated, but intended for 0151 Liverpool, which has few 8xx
90
91	01254 Blackburn
92	01270 Crewe
93	01928 Runcorn
94	01257 Chorley
95	01565 Knutsford
96	01706 Rochdale
97
98	01282 Burnley
99	(not available)

* 01244 Chester was also included in the earlier "All Wales" scheme, while Preston and Wigan were included (with different "DE " digits designated) in the earlier designations for various Large Cities

@ These codes already cover more than one charging area

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