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North West phone numbers
What can you use a North West number for?
Using a local North West area code phone number can be advantageous for businesses because it can help them establish a local presence and increase trust with customers who prefer to do business with local companies. Additionally, customers are more likely to answer calls from a North West number as they are more familiar with the area code.
Why do customers trust North West numbers?
Customers tend to be more familiar with the local area code and may assume that the business is located in North West. This can create a sense of trust and familiarity as customers may feel more comfortable doing business with a company that is geographically close to them.
In addition, local phone numbers may be seen as more legitimate and trustworthy than toll-free or non-geographic phone numbers, which are often associated with telemarketing and scams. Customers may be more likely to answer calls from North West numbers because they are less likely to be spam or unwanted calls.
We can help you get a local North West area code
Businesses can use virtual phone numbers to appear more local by obtaining a virtual number with a North West area code. Virtual phone numbers are essentially phone numbers that are not tied to a specific physical phone line, but instead, they can be routed to any phone number or device the business chooses.
Chalkboard is a fully app-based service that gives you local business phone numbers (any area code, including North West numbers) that route straight to your mobile phone. It helps you to keep work separate, keep personal numbers private, and share calls and texts with your team.
Which North West phone numbers can you choose?
| Code | Town/City | Area served |
|---|---|---|
| 017683 | Appleby | Area code 017683 covers postcode CA16 |
| 01229 | Barrow-in Furness/Millom | Area code 01229 covers postcode LA13, LA14, LA18 & LA19 |
| 01254 | Blackburn | Area code 01254 covers postcodes BB1, BB2 & BB6 |
| 01253 | Blackpool | Area code 01253 covers postcodes FY0 - FY4 |
| 01204 | Bolton | Area code 01204 coverss postcodes BL1 - BL7, BL11 & BL78 |
| 016977 | Brampton | Area code 016977 covers postcode CA8 |
| 01282 | Burnley | Area code 01282 covers postcode BB10 - BB12 |
| 01244 | Chester | Area code 01244 covers postcodes PO18 - PO20 |
| 01200 | Clitheroe | Area code 01200 covers postcode BB7 |
| 01260 | Congleton | Area code 01260 covers postcode CW12 |
| 01257 | Coppull | Area code 01257 covers postcode PR7 |
| 01270 | Crewe | Area code 01270 covers postcodes CW1 - CW4 & CW98 |
| 01995 | Garstang | Area code 01995 covers postcode PR3 |
| 015395 | Grange-Over-Sands | Area code 015395 covers postcode LA11 |
| 015394 | Hawkshead | Area code 015394 covers postcode LA22 |
| 01477 | Holmes Chapel | Area code 01477 covers postcode CW4 |
| 017687 | Keswick | Area code 017687 covers postcode CA12 |
| 01565 | Knutsford | Area code 01565 covers postcode WA16 |
| 01524 | Lancaster | Area code 01524 covers postcodes LA1 & LA2 |
| 0151 | Liverpool | Area code 0151 covers postcodes L1 - L38, & L67 - L75 |
| 01625 | Macclesfield | Area code 01625 covers postcodes SK10 & SK11 |
| 0161 | Manchester | Area code 0161 covers postcodes M1 - M99 |
| 017684 | Pooley Bridge | Area code 017684 covers postcode CA10 |
| 01772 | Preston | Area code 01772 covers postcodes PR0 - PR5 & PR11 |
| 016974 | Raughton Head | Area code 016974 covers postcode CA5 |
| 01706 | Rochdale | Area code 01706 covers postcodes OL11, OL12 & OL16 |
| 01928 | Runcorn | Area code 01928 covers postcode WA7 |
| 015396 | Sedbergh | Area code 015396 covers postcode LA10 |
| 01931 | Shap | Area code 01931 covers postcode CA10 |
| 01695 | Skelmersdale | Area code 01695 covers postcode WN8 |
| 01704 | Southport | Area code 01704 covers postcodes PR8 & PR9 |
| 01744 | St Helens | Area code 01744 covers postcodes WA9 - WA11 |
| 01829 | Tarporley | Area code 01829 covers postcode CW6 |
| 01925 | Warrington | Area code 01925 coverss postcodes WA1 - WA5 & WA55 |
| 01946 | Whitehaven | Area code 01946 covers postcode CA28 |
| 01942 | Wigan | Area code 01942 coverss postcodes WN1-WN3, WN5 & WN6 |
| 016973 | Wigton | Area code 016973 covers postcode CA7 |
| 01900 | Workington | Area code 01900 covers postcode CA95 |
How to use your North West phone number
Just install the app, choose your new phone numbers and start calling & messaging with the whole team straight away.
Choose the virtual North West phone number that you like and secure it instantly. There's no setup fees.
It's available on the Apple App Store® (for iPhone®), or on Google Play (for Android phones such as Samsung).
Set up your customisable auto-replies and voicemails. Don’t worry if you miss something, you can always make changes later. There are no extra charge for features or calls.
With a few more taps, you can invite the rest of your team. When a call comes in, anyone in the team can pick up. It also allows anyone in the team to make calls from the number and send/reply to SMS.
Get a business presence in North West
North West is a UK region with a population of 7,300,075. Here's what else you need to know if you're thinking of getting a North West telephone number.
About North West
The North West of England is most famous for its beautiful Lake District, which has inspired so many poets and authors over the centuries. Famous locations include The Cavern Club, Chester, Liverpool and Manchester Cathedral, Old Trafford, Anfield and The Beatles Museum.
Area codes
There are 38 area codes available within North West. Chalkboard allows you to buy a local North West area code, and use our simple app to make calls, send messages, and share the number with the rest of your team.
Available area codes
The area codes in North West are 017683, 01229, 01254, 01253, 01204, 016977, 01282, 01244, 01200, 01260, 01257, 01270, 01995, 015395, 015394, 01477, 017687, 01565, 01524, 0151, 01625, 0161, 017684, 01772, 016974, 01706, 01928, 015396, 01931, 01695, 01704, 01744, 01829, 01925, 01946, 01942, 016973 & 01900. Scroll down this page and you'll find links to find out more about each area code.
More credibility
Using a North West phone number can help businesses establish trust and credibility with their local customer base and increase the likelihood of customers answering their calls.
Use with other area codes
With Chalkboard, you can have multiple numbers (all with different area codes), route calls and text messages straight through to your phone. You don't have to be located in the North West area.
A modern, affordable solution
It used to be complicated and expensive getting virtual phone numbers. Now, it's as easy as installing an app and choosing a number that suits you. Chalkboard is affordable too, and pricing is simple & predictable.
