01376 Area Code — Braintree, Halstead & Rayne
01376 is the UK dialling code for Braintree in Essex, also serving Halstead, Rayne and Silver End, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 207 distinct 01376 numbers across 269 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01376
Location
Braintree
County
Essex
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01376 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01376 dialling code
01376 is the UK geographic dialling code for Braintree, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Braintree area.
A full Braintree number is normally written as 01376 XXXXXX. You can dial the local part on its own from within the same area, or the full number from anywhere in the UK.
Because of UK number portability and internet calling, a 01376 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Braintree. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01376 so an unknown call looks like a nearby business or neighbour — so treat an unexpected call on what is actually said, not on the area code alone.
Map of the 01376 dialling area
The marker shows Braintree; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01376 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map
Areas typically served by 01376
Settlements in and around the Braintree dialling area that typically use 01376 numbers. Approximate — Ofcom charging-area boundaries don't follow town or county lines exactly, and properties near a boundary may take a neighbouring code.
Calling 01376 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1376 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1376 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1376 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1376 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1376 … |
History of the 01376 code
The code was 0376 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01376.
Top searched 01376 numbers
These are the 01376 numbers most-looked-up by visitors to our number checker. Click any number to see its full lookup page with risk-level, range holder, and community reports.
| Number | Searches | Last looked up |
|---|---|---|
| 01376 435025 | 11 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 297221 | 9 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 297220 | 6 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 311438 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01376 337534 | 4 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01376 297094 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 320999 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 297046 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 297039 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 435012 | 3 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01376 433190 | 3 | 29 May 2026 |
| 01376 342048 | 3 | 16 May 2026 |
| 01376 391254 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 619315 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 312400 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 748654 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 777008 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 324107 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 435005 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01376 337549 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01376 safe?
Most 01376 calls are ordinary local calls from Braintree homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01376 prefix so you are more likely to answer. Never share bank details, passwords or one-time security codes with an unexpected caller, even when the number looks local — hang up and call the organisation back on a number you have verified yourself.
To call a 01376 (Braintree) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1376 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Braintree
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01376 number blocks by Ofcom. The number of blocks per operator gives a rough sense of how widely each provider serves this area.
| Provider (Ofcom-allocated) | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| BT | 17 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Sky UK Limited | 11 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 7 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01376
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 478 number blocks under 01376, of which 165 are allocated to 99 communications providers. The first allocated blocks are shown below — look up any full number with the number checker to see its exact range holder.
| Number block | Status | Range holder (Ofcom-allocated) |
|---|---|---|
0137620… | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
0137621… | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
0137622… | Allocated | Citrus Telecommunications Ltd |
0137623… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
0137624… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
01376287… | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
01376290… | Allocated | Digitech Solutions Global Limited |
01376291… | Allocated | HAVENSTOKE COMMUNICATIONS LTD |
01376292… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01376295… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01376296… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01376297… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
Showing 12 of 165 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01376 spam calls
Block or report 01376
- You can block 01376 directly from your recent-calls list on iPhone or Android, and forward scam texts free to 7726.
- Scam or fraud calls should be reported to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or Police Scotland (101); persistent marketing calls to the ICO / TPS.
Full step-by-step instructions for every phone, network-level blocking and all UK reporting routes are in our guide: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 01376 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. Silencing unknown callers, enabling your network's free spam shield and registering with the TPS cut the volume across the board — our canonical guide walks through each step: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
Frequently asked questions about the 01376 code
Where is the 01376 area code?
The 01376 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Braintree in Essex, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Halstead, Rayne, Silver End and nearby villages.
Is 01376 always a Braintree number?
Numbers with the 01376 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Braintree. With UK number portability and VoIP allowing geographic relocation while keeping the same number, the call origin can differ from the original area, but the prefix's official assigned location remains Braintree.
How do I block 01376 spam calls?
On iPhone, tap the (i) next to the number in Recents and choose Block this Caller. On Android, long-press the number in Recents and choose Block. To prevent unknown 01376 numbers ringing, enable Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers (iPhone) or your dialler's spam filter (Android). Forward spam texts to 7726 free of charge.
How much does a 01376 call cost?
Calls to UK 01376 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
Neighbouring dialling codes
Codes covering areas around Braintree — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01376 boundary.
Living in or moving to Braintree?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Braintree.
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