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01733 Area Code — Peterborough, UK

01733 is the UK dialling code for Peterborough, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 483 distinct 01733 numbers across 669 public lookups.

Quick facts

Area code

01733

Location

Peterborough

Number type

Geographic landline

Number format

01733 XXX XXX

Operators serving

8+

Call cost

Standard rate

About the 01733 dialling code

01733 is the UK geographic dialling code for Peterborough, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Peterborough area.

A full Peterborough number is normally written as 01733 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 01733 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Peterborough. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01733 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 01733 numbers

These are the 01733 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.

NumberSearchesLast looked up
01733 92494431 3 Jul 2026
01733 9162447 2 Jul 2026
01733 8899916 3 Jul 2026
01733 9621546 3 Jul 2026
01733 9176056 21 Jun 2026
01733 6698176 19 Jun 2026
01733 5951985 24 Jun 2026
01733 5160155 24 Jun 2026
01733 5666664 5 Jul 2026
01733 9246764 4 Jul 2026
01733 8075404 3 Jul 2026
01733 3056604 2 Jul 2026
01733 7700864 24 Jun 2026
01733 9688484 22 Jun 2026
01733 8069954 21 Jun 2026
01733 5731594 21 Jun 2026
01733 7934484 21 Jun 2026
01733 5951824 21 Jun 2026
01733 9246824 19 Jun 2026
01733 8086834 16 Jun 2026

Is a call from 01733 safe?

Most 01733 calls are ordinary local calls from Peterborough homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01733 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 01733 (Peterborough) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1733 followed by the local number.

Operators serving Peterborough

These UK communications providers have been allocated 01733 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
BT55
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited24
Virgin Media Limited24
Sky UK Limited18
TalkTalk Communications Limited13
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)10
Colt Technology Services7
GCI Network Solutions Limited4

Common scam patterns reported in Peterborough

Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01733 numbers in our community comments.

  • spam — 1 report

How to block and report 01733 spam calls

Block or report 01733

  • You can block 01733 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 01733 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 01733 code

Where is the 01733 area code?

The 01733 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Peterborough, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan.

Is 01733 always a Peterborough number?

Numbers with the 01733 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Peterborough. 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 Peterborough.

How do I block 01733 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 01733 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 01733 call cost?

Calls to UK 01733 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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