01760 Area Code — Swaffham, Necton & Sporle
01760 is the UK dialling code for Swaffham in Norfolk, also serving Necton, Sporle and Ashill, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 49 distinct 01760 numbers across 63 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01760
Location
Swaffham
County
Norfolk
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01760 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01760 dialling code
01760 is the UK geographic dialling code for Swaffham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Swaffham area.
A full Swaffham number is normally written as 01760 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 01760 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Swaffham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01760 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 01760 dialling area
The marker shows Swaffham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01760 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map
Areas typically served by 01760
Settlements in and around the Swaffham dialling area that typically use 01760 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 01760 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1760 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1760 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1760 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1760 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1760 … |
History of the 01760 code
The code was 0760 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01760.
Top searched 01760 numbers
These are the 01760 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01760 480065 | 5 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 480078 | 4 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01760 480070 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 480062 | 3 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01760 723708 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 724726 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 480058 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 480080 | 1 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 480072 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 480073 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 415315 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 724085 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 723703 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 480059 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 723704 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 723772 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 480057 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 480085 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 480066 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01760 480082 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01760 safe?
Most 01760 calls are ordinary local calls from Swaffham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01760 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 01760 (Swaffham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1760 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Swaffham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01760 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 | 10 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01760
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 460 number blocks under 01760, of which 104 are allocated to 87 communications providers. The first allocated blocks are shown below — look up any full number with the number checker to see its exact range holder.
| Number block | Status | Range holder (Ofcom-allocated) |
|---|---|---|
0176020… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
0176021… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
0176022… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
0176023… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0176024… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0176027… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0176028… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0176029… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0176030… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01760314… | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
01760330… | Allocated | BT |
01760335… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 104 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01760 spam calls
Block or report 01760
- You can block 01760 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 01760 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 01760 code
Where is the 01760 area code?
The 01760 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Swaffham in Norfolk, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Necton, Sporle, Ashill and nearby villages.
Is 01760 always a Swaffham number?
Numbers with the 01760 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Swaffham. 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 Swaffham.
How do I block 01760 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 01760 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 01760 call cost?
Calls to UK 01760 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 Swaffham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01760 boundary.
Living in or moving to Swaffham?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Swaffham.
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