01763 Area Code — Royston, Melbourn & Bassingbourn
01763 is the UK dialling code for Royston in Hertfordshire, also serving Melbourn, Bassingbourn and Buntingford, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 97 distinct 01763 numbers across 113 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01763
Location
Royston
County
Hertfordshire
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01763 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01763 dialling code
01763 is the UK geographic dialling code for Royston, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Royston area.
A full Royston number is normally written as 01763 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 01763 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Royston. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01763 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 01763 dialling area
The marker shows Royston; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01763 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 01763
Settlements in and around the Royston dialling area that typically use 01763 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 01763 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1763 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1763 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1763 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1763 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1763 … |
History of the 01763 code
The code was 0763 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01763.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic RO3 — on an old rotary dial, the letters RO (from Royston) sat on the same holes as the digits 763, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01763 numbers
These are the 01763 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01763 276249 | 3 | 29 May 2026 |
| 01763 750002 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01763 258149 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01763 276231 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01763 267729 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01763 793765 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01763 321679 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01763 321677 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01763 321736 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01763 258121 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01763 290687 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01763 290651 | 2 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01763 321704 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01763 290656 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01763 276243 | 2 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01763 268685 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01763 463126 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01763 259930 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01763 290653 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01763 276244 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01763 safe?
Most 01763 calls are ordinary local calls from Royston homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01763 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 01763 (Royston) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1763 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Royston
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01763 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 | 12 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 9 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| DRD Communications Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Lanonyx Telecom Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01763
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 370 number blocks under 01763, of which 127 are allocated to 92 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) |
|---|---|---|
0176320… | Allocated | BT |
0176321… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0176322… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0176323… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0176324… | Allocated | BT |
0176325… | Allocated | BT |
0176326… | Allocated | BT |
0176327… | Allocated | BT |
0176328… | Allocated | BT |
0176329… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01763300… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01763304… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
Showing 12 of 127 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01763 spam calls
Block or report 01763
- You can block 01763 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 01763 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 01763 code
Where is the 01763 area code?
The 01763 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Royston in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Melbourn, Bassingbourn, Buntingford and nearby villages.
Is 01763 always a Royston number?
Numbers with the 01763 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Royston. 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 Royston.
How do I block 01763 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 01763 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 01763 call cost?
Calls to UK 01763 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 Royston — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01763 boundary.
Living in or moving to Royston?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Royston.
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