0117 Bristol Numbers

Why an 0117 number helps your business

Bristol has a strong aerospace and engineering tradition in the north of the city, around Filton. Alongside it there is a large creative and media scene, a growing number of tech businesses and a lively independent food and retail sector. Its universities add students and researchers to the mix. Many Bristol customers like to support local businesses, and a Bristol number helps you look like one.

When a caller sees 0117, they know you are nearby and reachable. That makes it easier for them to call you instead of moving on to the next search result. You can get this local presence without being in the city. Your 0117 number can ring in Bath, Swindon or Cardiff, or anywhere else in the UK.

About the 0117 area code

0117 covers the city of Bristol and parts of the surrounding area, including Clifton, Bedminster, Southmead, Westbury-on-Trym, Filton, Kingswood, Downend, Hanham and Mangotsfield. Some places just outside the city, such as Thornbury, use 01454 instead. Bristol numbers have seven digits after the code, written 0117 xxx xxxx.

Bristol's old code was 0272. It was one of five cities given a new code on PhONEday in April 1995, when 0117 replaced it. From abroad, callers dial +44 117 and the seven digits.

Who uses Bristol numbers

Creative and media freelancers

Designers, filmmakers and producers who pitch to Bristol clients can show a city number without giving out a personal mobile. Voicemail to email means no message is lost while you are on a shoot.

Engineering suppliers and contractors

Firms that supply the aerospace and engineering sector in north Bristol are often based elsewhere. A local 0117 number makes it easier for buyers and site teams to get in touch.

Firms moving out of the city

Businesses that relocate to cheaper space outside Bristol often want to keep a city number. You can port your current number to Alphatalk, or take a new 0117 number, and send the calls to the new premises. Customers keep calling a Bristol number.

How your 0117 number works

Calls to your 0117 number divert to any UK landline, any UK mobile or Alphatalk's cloud phone system. Change the destination yourself at any time in myAlphaTalk, our customer portal. Time-of-day routing lets you send calls to one phone in working hours and another in the evening. Voicemail is delivered to your email, and call statistics show how many calls you receive. Every number costs £4.99 a month and includes 1,000 free UK minutes. Standard numbers have no setup fee, and Silver and Gold numbers carry a one-off charge.