01604 Area Code — Northampton, UK
01604 is the UK dialling code for Northampton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 167 distinct 01604 numbers across 304 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01604
Location
Northampton
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01604 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01604 dialling code
01604 is the UK geographic dialling code for Northampton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Northampton area.
A full Northampton number is normally written as 01604 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 01604 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Northampton. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01604 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.
Top searched 01604 numbers
These are the 01604 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01604 444257 | 10 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 326269 | 7 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 326326 | 6 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 345704 | 6 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 326323 | 6 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 213958 | 6 | 26 May 2026 |
| 01604 809685 | 5 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 527190 | 5 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 913123 | 5 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 807896 | 5 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 907202 | 5 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 625213 | 5 | 26 May 2026 |
| 01604 913120 | 4 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 326271 | 4 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 633001 | 4 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 913121 | 4 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 219281 | 4 | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 326368 | 4 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 326270 | 4 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01604 279261 | 4 | 3 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01604 safe?
Most 01604 calls are ordinary local calls from Northampton homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01604 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 01604 (Northampton) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1604 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Northampton
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01604 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 | 120 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 33 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 24 |
| Sky UK Limited | 21 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 18 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 13 |
| 1XXXX | 9 |
| Colt Technology Services | 8 |
Common scam patterns reported in Northampton
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01604 numbers in our community comments.
- scam — 1 report
How to block and report 01604 spam calls
Block 01604 on your phone
- iPhone: open Phone → Recents, tap the (i) next to 01604, scroll down and tap Block this Caller.
- Android: open the Phone app, press and hold 01604 in your recent calls, then tap Block / Report spam.
- Network level: EE, O2, Vodafone and Three all offer free spam-call blocking in their app or online account settings.
Report 01604
- Scam texts: forward the message to 7726 (free) — it spells "SPAM" on the keypad — to report it to your mobile network.
- Scam or fraud calls: report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 (England, Wales & NI) or Police Scotland on 101.
- Nuisance / marketing calls: report to the ICO and register with the free Telephone Preference Service (TPS) to reduce unsolicited sales calls.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 01604 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. These steps cut the volume across the board:
- Silence unknown callers. iPhone: Settings → Apps → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers. Android: open Phone → Settings → Caller ID & spam and turn on filtering. Unknown numbers go straight to voicemail.
- Turn on your network's free spam shield. EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, Sky and most providers offer free spam/scam-call screening in their app or account settings.
- Register with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). It's free and legally obliges UK companies to stop unsolicited sales calls within 28 days.
- Use a dedicated call-blocker app if nuisance calls are persistent — these screen against live community spam databases and can auto-reject flagged callers before your phone even rings.
- Never engage to "opt out". Pressing a key to be removed only confirms your number is live and usually means more calls.
Frequently asked questions about the 01604 code
Where is the 01604 area code?
The 01604 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Northampton, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan.
Is 01604 always a Northampton number?
Numbers with the 01604 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Northampton. 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 Northampton.
How do I block 01604 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 01604 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 01604 call cost?
Calls to UK 01604 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
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