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 133 distinct 01733 numbers across 166 public lookups.
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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.
| Number | Searches | Last looked up |
|---|---|---|
| 01733 669817 | 4 | 13 May 2026 |
| 01733 770089 | 3 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 889991 | 3 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 968848 | 3 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 808683 | 3 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 595198 | 3 | 27 May 2026 |
| 01733 301732 | 2 | 13 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 204911 | 2 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 641910 | 2 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 924682 | 2 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 573159 | 2 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 793270 | 2 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 887200 | 2 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 262319 | 2 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 554778 | 2 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 961586 | 2 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 808938 | 2 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 566666 | 2 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 821388 | 2 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01733 911069 | 2 | 3 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 |
|---|---|
| BT | 55 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 24 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 24 |
| Sky UK Limited | 18 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 13 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 10 |
| Colt Technology Services | 7 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 |
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 01733 on your phone
- iPhone: open Phone → Recents, tap the (i) next to 01733, scroll down and tap Block this Caller.
- Android: open the Phone app, press and hold 01733 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 01733
- 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 01733 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 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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