01324 Area Code — Falkirk, Grangemouth & Stenhousemuir
01324 is the UK dialling code for Falkirk, also serving Grangemouth, Stenhousemuir and Larbert, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 383 distinct 01324 numbers across 545 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01324
Location
Falkirk
County
Falkirk
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01324 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01324 dialling code
01324 is the UK geographic dialling code for Falkirk, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Falkirk area.
A full Falkirk number is normally written as 01324 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 01324 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Falkirk. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01324 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 01324 dialling area
The marker shows Falkirk; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01324 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 01324
Settlements in and around the Falkirk dialling area that typically use 01324 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 01324 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1324 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1324 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1324 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1324 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1324 … |
History of the 01324 code
The code was 0324 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01324.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic FA4 — on an old rotary dial, the letters FA (from Falkirk) sat on the same holes as the digits 324, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01324 numbers
These are the 01324 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01324 808503 | 19 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01324 804679 | 10 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01324 469883 | 7 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 713992 | 7 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01324 621511 | 6 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 13281 | 6 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 238619 | 5 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 713987 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 334999 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 13283 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 624978 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 659015 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 659016 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 713995 | 4 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 624975 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 713991 | 4 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01324 403080 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 624977 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 713981 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01324 567300 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01324 safe?
Most 01324 calls are ordinary local calls from Falkirk homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01324 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 01324 (Falkirk) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1324 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Falkirk
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01324 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 | 25 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 20 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 18 |
| Sky UK Limited | 13 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01324
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01324, of which 200 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) |
|---|---|---|
0132410… | Allocated | BT |
0132420… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01324210… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
01324212… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01324213… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01324214… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
01324215… | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
01324216… | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
01324217… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01324218… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01324219… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
01324227… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
Showing 12 of 200 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01324 spam calls
Block or report 01324
- You can block 01324 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 01324 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 01324 code
Where is the 01324 area code?
The 01324 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Falkirk, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Grangemouth, Stenhousemuir, Larbert and nearby villages.
Is 01324 always a Falkirk number?
Numbers with the 01324 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk.
How do I block 01324 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 01324 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 01324 call cost?
Calls to UK 01324 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 Falkirk — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01324 boundary.
Living in or moving to Falkirk?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Falkirk.
Check another UK number
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