01837 Area Code — Okehampton, North Tawton & Hatherleigh
01837 is the UK dialling code for Okehampton in Devon, also serving North Tawton, Hatherleigh and South Zeal, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 8 distinct 01837 numbers across 11 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01837
Location
Okehampton
County
Devon
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01837 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01837 dialling code
01837 is the UK geographic dialling code for Okehampton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Okehampton area.
A full Okehampton number is normally written as 01837 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 01837 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Okehampton. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01837 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 01837 dialling area
The marker shows Okehampton; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01837 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01837
Settlements in and around the Okehampton dialling area that typically use 01837 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 01837 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1837 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1837 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1837 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1837 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1837 … |
History of the 01837 code
The code was 0837 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01837.
Top searched 01837 numbers
These are the 01837 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01837 510464 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01837 612245 | 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01837 748464 | 2 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01837 54065 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01837 82455 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01837 54080 | 1 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01837 734003 | 1 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01837 608249 | 1 | 10 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01837 safe?
Most 01837 calls are ordinary local calls from Okehampton homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01837 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 01837 (Okehampton) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1837 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Okehampton
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01837 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 | 17 |
| 1XXXX | 10 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01837
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 325 number blocks under 01837, of which 113 are allocated to 90 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) |
|---|---|---|
0183720… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01837210… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01837211… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01837213… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01837214… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01837215… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
01837216… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01837217… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01837218… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01837219… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01837244… | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
01837250… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
Showing 12 of 113 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01837 spam calls
Block or report 01837
- You can block 01837 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 01837 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 01837 code
Where is the 01837 area code?
The 01837 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Okehampton in Devon, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in North Tawton, Hatherleigh, South Zeal and nearby villages.
Is 01837 always a Okehampton number?
Numbers with the 01837 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Okehampton. 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 Okehampton.
How do I block 01837 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 01837 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 01837 call cost?
Calls to UK 01837 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 Okehampton — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01837 boundary.
Living in or moving to Okehampton?
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