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01740 Area Code — Sedgefield, UK

01740 is the UK dialling code for Sedgefield, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 96 distinct 01740 numbers across 101 public lookups.

Quick facts

Area code

01740

Location

Sedgefield

Number type

Geographic landline

Number format

01740 XXX XXX

Operators serving

8+

Call cost

Standard rate

About the 01740 dialling code

01740 is the UK geographic dialling code for Sedgefield, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Sedgefield area.

A full Sedgefield number is normally written as 01740 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 01740 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Sedgefield. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01740 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 01740 numbers

These are the 01740 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
01740 6203002 2 Jul 2026
01740 6203312 29 Jun 2026
01740 6135962 27 Jun 2026
01740 6202742 26 Jun 2026
01740 6266622 17 Jun 2026
01740 6228351 30 Jun 2026
01740 6266881 29 Jun 2026
01740 6203301 29 Jun 2026
01740 6202721 29 Jun 2026
01740 6266271 29 Jun 2026
01740 6135951 29 Jun 2026
01740 6266291 29 Jun 2026
01740 6306741 29 Jun 2026
01740 6307331 29 Jun 2026
01740 6306671 29 Jun 2026
01740 6136661 29 Jun 2026
01740 6266331 29 Jun 2026
01740 6306711 29 Jun 2026
01740 6136641 28 Jun 2026
01740 6307251 28 Jun 2026

Is a call from 01740 safe?

Most 01740 calls are ordinary local calls from Sedgefield homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01740 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 01740 (Sedgefield) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1740 followed by the local number.

Operators serving Sedgefield

These UK communications providers have been allocated 01740 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
Virgin Media Limited12
GCI Network Solutions Limited11
BT7
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited5
TalkTalk Communications Limited3
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)3
Sky UK Limited3
Digital Space Group Limited2

How to block and report 01740 spam calls

Block or report 01740

  • You can block 01740 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 01740 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 01740 code

Where is the 01740 area code?

The 01740 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Sedgefield, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan.

Is 01740 always a Sedgefield number?

Numbers with the 01740 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Sedgefield. 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 Sedgefield.

How do I block 01740 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 01740 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 01740 call cost?

Calls to UK 01740 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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