01263 Area Code — Cromer, Sheringham & Overstrand
01263 is the UK dialling code for Cromer in Norfolk, also serving Sheringham, Overstrand and Northrepps, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 177 distinct 01263 numbers across 202 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01263
Location
Cromer
County
Norfolk
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01263 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01263 dialling code
01263 is the UK geographic dialling code for Cromer, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Cromer area.
A full Cromer number is normally written as 01263 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 01263 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Cromer. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01263 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 01263 dialling area
The marker shows Cromer; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01263 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 01263
Settlements in and around the Cromer dialling area that typically use 01263 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 01263 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1263 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1263 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1263 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1263 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1263 … |
History of the 01263 code
The code was 0263 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01263.
Top searched 01263 numbers
These are the 01263 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01263 634006 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 687114 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 825134 | 3 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01263 687086 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 577363 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 825066 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 761739 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 570062 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 825137 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 824895 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 360236 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 825102 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 761776 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 825074 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 577346 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01263 511096 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01263 761769 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01263 511092 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01263 720791 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01263 824897 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01263 safe?
Most 01263 calls are ordinary local calls from Cromer homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01263 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 01263 (Cromer) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1263 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Cromer
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01263 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 | 14 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Sky UK Limited | 5 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Barritel Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01263
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 361 number blocks under 01263, of which 132 are allocated to 96 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) |
|---|---|---|
01263200… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
01263217… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01263220… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01263221… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01263222… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01263223… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01263224… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01263225… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01263226… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01263227… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01263228… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01263229… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
Showing 12 of 132 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01263 spam calls
Block or report 01263
- You can block 01263 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 01263 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 01263 code
Where is the 01263 area code?
The 01263 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Cromer 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 Sheringham, Overstrand, Northrepps and nearby villages.
Is 01263 always a Cromer number?
Numbers with the 01263 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Cromer. 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 Cromer.
How do I block 01263 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 01263 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 01263 call cost?
Calls to UK 01263 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 Cromer — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01263 boundary.
Living in or moving to Cromer?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Cromer.
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