01353 Area Code — Ely, Soham & Littleport
01353 is the UK dialling code for Ely in Cambridgeshire, also serving Soham, Littleport and Witchford, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 196 distinct 01353 numbers across 233 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01353
Location
Ely
County
Cambridgeshire
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01353 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01353 dialling code
01353 is the UK geographic dialling code for Ely, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Ely area.
A full Ely number is normally written as 01353 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 01353 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Ely. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01353 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 01353 dialling area
The marker shows Ely; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01353 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 01353
Settlements in and around the Ely dialling area that typically use 01353 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 01353 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1353 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1353 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1353 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1353 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1353 … |
History of the 01353 code
The code was 0353 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01353.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic EL3 — on an old rotary dial, the letters EL (from Ely) sat on the same holes as the digits 353, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01353 numbers
These are the 01353 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01353 700015 | 5 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 662949 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01353 700025 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 700021 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 700026 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 700024 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 700023 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 721822 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 521292 | 3 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01353 505885 | 3 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 01353 885930 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 639638 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 664419 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 700017 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 658449 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 885188 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01353 666076 | 2 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01353 639605 | 2 | 15 May 2026 |
| 01353 700102 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01353 700044 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01353 safe?
Most 01353 calls are ordinary local calls from Ely homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01353 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 01353 (Ely) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1353 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Ely
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01353 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 | 15 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 5 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 4 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01353
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 352 number blocks under 01353, of which 133 are allocated to 96 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) |
|---|---|---|
0135321… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0135322… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0135323… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0135324… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0135325… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01353260… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
01353277… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0135328… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0135329… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
0135330… | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
0135331… | Allocated | IPV6 Limited |
0135332… | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
Showing 12 of 133 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01353 spam calls
Block or report 01353
- You can block 01353 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 01353 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 01353 code
Where is the 01353 area code?
The 01353 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Ely in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Soham, Littleport, Witchford and nearby villages.
Is 01353 always a Ely number?
Numbers with the 01353 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Ely. 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 Ely.
How do I block 01353 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 01353 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 01353 call cost?
Calls to UK 01353 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 Ely — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01353 boundary.
Living in or moving to Ely?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Ely.
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