01711 Area Code — Loughton, Bletchley & Water Eaton
01711 is the UK dialling code for Loughton in Milton Keynes, also serving Bletchley, Water Eaton and Deanshanger, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan.
Quick facts
Area code
01711
Location
Loughton
County
Milton Keynes
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01711 XXX XXX
Operators serving
Multiple
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01711 dialling code
01711 is the UK geographic dialling code for Loughton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Loughton area.
A full Loughton number is normally written as 01711 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 01711 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Loughton. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01711 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 01711 dialling area
The marker shows Loughton; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01711 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01711
Settlements in and around the Loughton dialling area that typically use 01711 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 01711 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1711 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1711 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1711 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1711 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1711 … |
History of the 01711 code
The code was 0711 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01711.
Is a call from 01711 safe?
Most 01711 calls are ordinary local calls from Loughton homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01711 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 01711 (Loughton) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1711 followed by the local number.
How to block and report 01711 spam calls
Block or report 01711
- You can block 01711 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 01711 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 01711 code
Where is the 01711 area code?
The 01711 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Loughton in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Bletchley, Water Eaton, Deanshanger and nearby villages.
Is 01711 always a Loughton number?
Numbers with the 01711 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Loughton. 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 Loughton.
How do I block 01711 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 01711 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 01711 call cost?
Calls to UK 01711 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 Loughton — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01711 boundary.
Living in or moving to Loughton?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Loughton.
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