01359 Area Code — Pakenham, Thurston & Ixworth
01359 is the UK dialling code for Pakenham in Suffolk, also serving Thurston, Ixworth and Elmswell, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 193 distinct 01359 numbers across 221 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01359
Location
Pakenham
County
Suffolk
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01359 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01359 dialling code
01359 is the UK geographic dialling code for Pakenham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Pakenham area.
A full Pakenham number is normally written as 01359 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 01359 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Pakenham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01359 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 01359 dialling area
The marker shows Pakenham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01359 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 01359
Settlements in and around the Pakenham dialling area that typically use 01359 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 01359 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1359 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1359 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1359 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1359 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1359 … |
History of the 01359 code
The code was 0359 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01359.
Top searched 01359 numbers
These are the 01359 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01359 248304 | 3 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01359 248295 | 3 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01359 256988 | 3 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01359 302319 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01359 02011 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01359 248345 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01359 300039 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01359 248291 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01359 248329 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01359 248308 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01359 257313 | 2 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01359 300440 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01359 302352 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01359 248299 | 2 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01359 256993 | 2 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01359 248340 | 2 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01359 01995 | 2 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01359 256986 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01359 248205 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01359 248191 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01359 safe?
Most 01359 calls are ordinary local calls from Pakenham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01359 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 01359 (Pakenham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1359 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Pakenham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01359 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 |
|---|---|
| 1XXXX | 9 |
| BT | 8 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01359
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 424 number blocks under 01359, of which 101 are allocated to 85 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) |
|---|---|---|
01359210… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01359211… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01359212… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01359213… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01359214… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01359215… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01359216… | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
01359217… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
0135922… | Allocated | BT |
0135923… | Allocated | BT |
0135924… | Allocated | BT |
0135925… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 101 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01359 spam calls
Block or report 01359
- You can block 01359 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 01359 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 01359 code
Where is the 01359 area code?
The 01359 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Pakenham in Suffolk, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Thurston, Ixworth, Elmswell and nearby villages.
Is 01359 always a Pakenham number?
Numbers with the 01359 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Pakenham. 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 Pakenham.
How do I block 01359 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 01359 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 01359 call cost?
Calls to UK 01359 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 Pakenham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01359 boundary.
Living in or moving to Pakenham?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Pakenham.
Check another UK number
Have the full 10- or 11-digit number? The UK Phone Number Checker shows the Ofcom range holder, risk level, and any community reports for that specific number.