01784 Area Code — Staines, Feltham & Egham
01784 is the UK dialling code for Staines in Surrey, also serving Feltham, Egham and Ashford, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 178 distinct 01784 numbers across 229 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01784
Location
Staines
County
Surrey
Region
Greater London
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01784 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01784 dialling code
01784 is the UK geographic dialling code for Staines, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Staines area.
A full Staines number is normally written as 01784 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 01784 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Staines. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01784 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 01784 dialling area
The marker shows Staines; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01784 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 01784
Settlements in and around the Staines dialling area that typically use 01784 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 01784 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1784 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1784 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1784 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1784 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1784 … |
History of the 01784 code
The code was 0784 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01784.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic ST4 — on an old rotary dial, the letters ST (from Staines) sat on the same holes as the digits 784, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01784 numbers
These are the 01784 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01784 778252 | 5 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 778253 | 5 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 919765 | 5 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 919773 | 5 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 778242 | 4 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 778244 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 420700 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 740287 | 3 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 778248 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 778261 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 454885 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 740307 | 3 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 778250 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 778254 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 697030 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 229401 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 466666 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 243333 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 441816 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01784 919766 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01784 safe?
Most 01784 calls are ordinary local calls from Staines homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01784 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 01784 (Staines) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1784 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Staines
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01784 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 Limited | 19 |
| BT | 19 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 17 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 |
| Sky UK Limited | 8 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 7 |
| Colt Technology Services | 7 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 6 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01784
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 478 number blocks under 01784, of which 210 are allocated to 104 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) |
|---|---|---|
01784200… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01784201… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01784202… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0178421… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0178422… | Allocated | BT |
0178423… | Allocated | BT |
0178424… | Allocated | BT |
0178425… | Allocated | BT |
0178426… | Allocated | BT |
0178427… | Allocated | BT |
01784280… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01784281… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
Showing 12 of 210 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01784 spam calls
Block or report 01784
- You can block 01784 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 01784 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 01784 code
Where is the 01784 area code?
The 01784 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Staines in Surrey, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Feltham, Egham, Ashford and nearby villages.
Is 01784 always a Staines number?
Numbers with the 01784 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Staines. 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 Staines.
How do I block 01784 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 01784 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 01784 call cost?
Calls to UK 01784 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 Staines — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01784 boundary.
Living in or moving to Staines?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Staines.
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