01342 Area Code — East Grinstead, Forest Row & Crawley Down
01342 is the UK dialling code for East Grinstead in West Sussex, also serving Forest Row, Crawley Down and Lingfield, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 164 distinct 01342 numbers across 189 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01342
Location
East Grinstead
County
West Sussex
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01342 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01342 dialling code
01342 is the UK geographic dialling code for East Grinstead, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the East Grinstead area.
A full East Grinstead number is normally written as 01342 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 01342 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in East Grinstead. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01342 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 01342 dialling area
The marker shows East Grinstead; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01342 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01342
Settlements in and around the East Grinstead dialling area that typically use 01342 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 01342 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1342 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1342 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1342 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1342 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1342 … |
History of the 01342 code
The code was 0342 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01342.
Top searched 01342 numbers
These are the 01342 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01342 656745 | 6 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01342 306337 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01342 445034 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01342 649635 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01342 821085 | 3 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01342 311711 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01342 555021 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01342 649758 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01342 543382 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01342 832773 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01342 842083 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01342 841537 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01342 777977 | 2 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01342 837783 | 2 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01342 327490 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01342 775650 | 2 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01342 634157 | 2 | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 01342 659632 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01342 837806 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01342 775627 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01342 safe?
Most 01342 calls are ordinary local calls from East Grinstead homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01342 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 01342 (East Grinstead) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1342 followed by the local number.
Operators serving East Grinstead
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01342 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 | 16 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| Sky UK Limited | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 5 |
| Daisy Communications Ltd | 5 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 5 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01342
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 451 number blocks under 01342, of which 156 are allocated to 98 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) |
|---|---|---|
0134221… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
0134222… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
0134224… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0134225… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
01342277… | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
0134228… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01342290… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
01342291… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
01342299… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
0134230… | Allocated | BT |
0134231… | Allocated | BT |
0134232… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 156 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01342 spam calls
Block or report 01342
- You can block 01342 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 01342 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 01342 code
Where is the 01342 area code?
The 01342 area code is allocated by Ofcom to East Grinstead in West Sussex, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Forest Row, Crawley Down, Lingfield and nearby villages.
Is 01342 always a East Grinstead number?
Numbers with the 01342 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to East Grinstead. 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 East Grinstead.
How do I block 01342 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 01342 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 01342 call cost?
Calls to UK 01342 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 East Grinstead — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01342 boundary.
Living in or moving to East Grinstead?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around East Grinstead.
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