01697 Area Code — Brampton, Buckden & Little Paxton
01697 is the UK dialling code for Brampton in Cambridgeshire, also serving Buckden, Little Paxton and Alconbury, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 42 distinct 01697 numbers across 47 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01697
Location
Brampton
County
Cambridgeshire
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01697 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01697 dialling code
01697 is the UK geographic dialling code for Brampton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Brampton area.
A full Brampton number is normally written as 01697 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 01697 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Brampton. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01697 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 01697 dialling area
The marker shows Brampton; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01697 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01697
Settlements in and around the Brampton dialling area that typically use 01697 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 01697 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1697 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1697 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1697 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1697 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1697 … |
History of the 01697 code
The code was 0697 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01697.
Top searched 01697 numbers
These are the 01697 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01697 600102 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01697 344831 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01697 73075 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01697 344857 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 73106 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 600103 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01697 342707 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01697 332914 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01697 324409 | 1 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 73050 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 344864 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 344796 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 344865 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 344806 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 344798 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 73040 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 73102 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 73041 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 344862 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01697 344861 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01697 safe?
Most 01697 calls are ordinary local calls from Brampton homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01697 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 01697 (Brampton) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1697 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Brampton
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01697 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 | 30 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 7 |
| Sky UK Limited | 7 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 6 |
| IOVOX Limited | 6 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 4 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 4 |
| Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited | 4 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01697
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 757 number blocks under 01697, of which 206 are allocated to 84 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) |
|---|---|---|
0169720… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
0169721… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
0169722… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
0169723… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0169724… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0169725… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0169726… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0169727… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0169728… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
01697320… | Allocated | BT |
01697321… | Allocated | BT |
01697322… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 206 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01697 spam calls
Block or report 01697
- You can block 01697 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 01697 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 01697 code
Where is the 01697 area code?
The 01697 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Brampton in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Buckden, Little Paxton, Alconbury and nearby villages.
Is 01697 always a Brampton number?
Numbers with the 01697 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Brampton. 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 Brampton.
How do I block 01697 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 01697 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 01697 call cost?
Calls to UK 01697 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 Brampton — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01697 boundary.
Living in or moving to Brampton?
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