01296 Area Code — Aylesbury, Tring & Wendover
01296 is the UK dialling code for Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, also serving Tring, Wendover and Bierton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 348 distinct 01296 numbers across 634 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01296
Location
Aylesbury
County
Buckinghamshire
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01296 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01296 dialling code
01296 is the UK geographic dialling code for Aylesbury, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Aylesbury area.
A full Aylesbury number is normally written as 01296 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 01296 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Aylesbury. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01296 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 01296 dialling area
The marker shows Aylesbury; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01296 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 01296
Settlements in and around the Aylesbury dialling area that typically use 01296 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 01296 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1296 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1296 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1296 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1296 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1296 … |
History of the 01296 code
The code was 0296 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01296.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic AY6 — on an old rotary dial, the letters AY (from Aylesbury) sat on the same holes as the digits 296, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01296 numbers
These are the 01296 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01296 840786 | 26 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01296 408766 | 14 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01296 322819 | 14 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01296 408764 | 12 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01296 408783 | 12 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01296 826425 | 10 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01296 408756 | 10 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01296 408776 | 9 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01296 408789 | 9 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01296 322836 | 8 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01296 408754 | 8 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01296 408786 | 8 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01296 486023 | 7 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01296 408790 | 7 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01296 408765 | 6 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01296 486024 | 6 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01296 408794 | 5 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01296 408784 | 5 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01296 831000 | 5 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01296 033836 | 5 | 23 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01296 safe?
Most 01296 calls are ordinary local calls from Aylesbury homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01296 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 01296 (Aylesbury) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1296 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Aylesbury
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01296 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 | 30 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 16 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 13 |
| 1XXXX | 9 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 7 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 7 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 7 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 6 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01296
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 415 number blocks under 01296, of which 214 are allocated to 109 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) |
|---|---|---|
0129620… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
01296211… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
01296212… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
0129624… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01296250… | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
01296251… | Allocated | M247 Ltd |
01296252… | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
01296253… | Allocated | Alnitak GmbH |
01296254… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01296255… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01296256… | Allocated | BT |
01296257… | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
Showing 12 of 214 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01296 spam calls
Block or report 01296
- You can block 01296 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 01296 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 01296 code
Where is the 01296 area code?
The 01296 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Tring, Wendover, Bierton and nearby villages.
Is 01296 always a Aylesbury number?
Numbers with the 01296 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Aylesbury. 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 Aylesbury.
How do I block 01296 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 01296 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 01296 call cost?
Calls to UK 01296 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 Aylesbury — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01296 boundary.
Living in or moving to Aylesbury?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Aylesbury.
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