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01736 Area Code — Penzance, UK

01736 is the UK dialling code for Penzance, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 24 distinct 01736 numbers across 27 public lookups.

Quick facts

Area code

01736

Location

Penzance

Number type

Geographic landline

Number format

01736 XXX XXX

Operators serving

8+

Call cost

Standard rate

About the 01736 dialling code

01736 is the UK geographic dialling code for Penzance, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Penzance area.

A full Penzance number is normally written as 01736 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 01736 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Penzance. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01736 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 01736 numbers

These are the 01736 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
01736 7934142 17 Jun 2026
01736 5557562 16 Jun 2026
01736 7542802 28 May 2026
01736 3346941 22 Jun 2026
01736 3357141 19 Jun 2026
01736 8043921 16 Jun 2026
01736 3342051 15 Jun 2026
01736 3352491 12 Jun 2026
01736 7407391 11 Jun 2026
01736 2765741 11 Jun 2026
01736 2834021 9 Jun 2026
01736 3643361 9 Jun 2026
01736 3357211 8 Jun 2026
01736 3522351 5 Jun 2026
01736 4489461 4 Jun 2026
01736 6970361 3 Jun 2026
01736 3369501 2 Jun 2026
01736 3357161 29 May 2026
01736 3352761 29 May 2026
01736 7516661 28 May 2026

Is a call from 01736 safe?

Most 01736 calls are ordinary local calls from Penzance homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01736 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 01736 (Penzance) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1736 followed by the local number.

Operators serving Penzance

These UK communications providers have been allocated 01736 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
BT18
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited9
Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7
TalkTalk Communications Limited5
Digital Space Group Limited3
GCI Network Solutions Limited2
Six Degrees Technology Group Limited2
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2

How to block and report 01736 spam calls

Block 01736 on your phone

  • iPhone: open Phone → Recents, tap the (i) next to 01736, scroll down and tap Block this Caller.
  • Android: open the Phone app, press and hold 01736 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 01736

  • 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 01736 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 01736 code

Where is the 01736 area code?

The 01736 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Penzance, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan.

Is 01736 always a Penzance number?

Numbers with the 01736 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Penzance. 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 Penzance.

How do I block 01736 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 01736 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 01736 call cost?

Calls to UK 01736 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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