01303 Area Code — Folkestone, Hythe & Hawkinge
01303 is the UK dialling code for Folkestone in Kent, also serving Hythe, Hawkinge and Wootton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 156 distinct 01303 numbers across 171 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01303
Location
Folkestone
County
Kent
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01303 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01303 dialling code
01303 is the UK geographic dialling code for Folkestone, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Folkestone area.
A full Folkestone number is normally written as 01303 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 01303 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Folkestone. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01303 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 01303 dialling area
The marker shows Folkestone; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01303 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 01303
Settlements in and around the Folkestone dialling area that typically use 01303 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 01303 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1303 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1303 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1303 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1303 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1303 … |
History of the 01303 code
The code was 0303 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01303.
Top searched 01303 numbers
These are the 01303 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01303 763204 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01303 765222 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01303 904038 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01303 245588 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01303 904978 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01303 986015 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01303 268847 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01303 771139 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01303 763231 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01303 765193 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01303 763176 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01303 684001 | 2 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01303 771111 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01303 904292 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01303 858258 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01303 212797 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01303 851122 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01303 210686 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01303 210387 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01303 904805 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01303 safe?
Most 01303 calls are ordinary local calls from Folkestone homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01303 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 01303 (Folkestone) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1303 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Folkestone
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01303 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 | 18 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 13 |
| Sky UK Limited | 8 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 7 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 |
| Served Up Limited | 2 |
| Digitech Solutions Global Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01303
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 424 number blocks under 01303, of which 166 are allocated to 107 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) |
|---|---|---|
0130320… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0130321… | Allocated | BT |
0130322… | Allocated | BT |
0130323… | Allocated | BT |
0130324… | Allocated | BT |
0130325… | Allocated | BT |
0130326… | Allocated | BT |
0130327… | Allocated | BT |
0130328… | Allocated | BT |
0130329… | Allocated | BT |
01303300… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
01303301… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
Showing 12 of 166 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01303 spam calls
Block or report 01303
- You can block 01303 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 01303 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 01303 code
Where is the 01303 area code?
The 01303 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Folkestone in Kent, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Hythe, Hawkinge, Wootton and nearby villages.
Is 01303 always a Folkestone number?
Numbers with the 01303 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Folkestone. 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 Folkestone.
How do I block 01303 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 01303 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 01303 call cost?
Calls to UK 01303 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 Folkestone — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01303 boundary.
Living in or moving to Folkestone?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Folkestone.
Check another UK number
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