01344 Area Code — Bracknell, Wokingham & Ascot
01344 is the UK dialling code for Bracknell in Bracknell Forest, also serving Wokingham, Ascot and Sunninghill, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 383 distinct 01344 numbers across 608 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01344
Location
Bracknell
County
Bracknell Forest
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01344 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01344 dialling code
01344 is the UK geographic dialling code for Bracknell, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Bracknell area.
A full Bracknell number is normally written as 01344 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 01344 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Bracknell. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01344 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 01344 dialling area
The marker shows Bracknell; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01344 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 01344
Settlements in and around the Bracknell dialling area that typically use 01344 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 01344 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1344 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1344 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1344 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1344 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1344 … |
History of the 01344 code
The code was 0344 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01344.
Top searched 01344 numbers
These are the 01344 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01344 959772 | 28 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01344 960381 | 21 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01344 941061 | 10 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01344 508038 | 9 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01344 987552 | 9 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01344 941059 | 7 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01344 963333 | 6 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01344 985714 | 6 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01344 372016 | 5 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01344 947059 | 5 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01344 379044 | 5 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01344 508043 | 5 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01344 354882 | 5 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01344 468373 | 5 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01344 421364 | 5 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01344 372153 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01344 233293 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01344 372167 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01344 854154 | 4 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01344 959771 | 4 | 26 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01344 safe?
Most 01344 calls are ordinary local calls from Bracknell homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01344 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 01344 (Bracknell) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1344 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Bracknell
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01344 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 | 34 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 24 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 22 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 21 |
| Sky UK Limited | 13 |
| Colt Technology Services | 11 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 10 |
| 1XXXX | 8 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01344
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 415 number blocks under 01344, of which 280 are allocated to 119 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) |
|---|---|---|
01344202… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01344203… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01344204… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01344205… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01344206… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01344207… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01344208… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01344209… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0134421… | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
01344220… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01344222… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01344223… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
Showing 12 of 280 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01344 spam calls
Block or report 01344
- You can block 01344 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 01344 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 01344 code
Where is the 01344 area code?
The 01344 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Bracknell in Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Wokingham, Ascot, Sunninghill and nearby villages.
Is 01344 always a Bracknell number?
Numbers with the 01344 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Bracknell. 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 Bracknell.
How do I block 01344 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 01344 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 01344 call cost?
Calls to UK 01344 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 Bracknell — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01344 boundary.
Living in or moving to Bracknell?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Bracknell.
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