01362 Area Code — Dereham, Mattishall & Shipdham
01362 is the UK dialling code for Dereham in Norfolk, also serving Mattishall, Shipdham and Beetley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 206 distinct 01362 numbers across 256 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01362
Location
Dereham
County
Norfolk
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01362 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01362 dialling code
01362 is the UK geographic dialling code for Dereham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Dereham area.
A full Dereham number is normally written as 01362 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 01362 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Dereham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01362 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 01362 dialling area
The marker shows Dereham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01362 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 01362
Settlements in and around the Dereham dialling area that typically use 01362 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 01362 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1362 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1362 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1362 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1362 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1362 … |
History of the 01362 code
The code was 0362 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01362.
Top searched 01362 numbers
These are the 01362 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01362 882676 | 24 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 545028 | 3 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01362 869318 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 708452 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 692076 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 638618 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 692074 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 869330 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 638578 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 561991 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 562845 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 882648 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 638581 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 668301 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 708434 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 869314 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01362 562059 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01362 562815 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01362 638619 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01362 562877 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01362 safe?
Most 01362 calls are ordinary local calls from Dereham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01362 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 01362 (Dereham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1362 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Dereham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01362 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 | 11 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| 1XXXX | 10 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Calltracks Limited | 2 |
| TelNG Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01362
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 379 number blocks under 01362, of which 115 are allocated to 88 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) |
|---|---|---|
0136221… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
0136222… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
0136224… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0136225… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0136227… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01362288… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01362289… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0136229… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0136230… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01362310… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01362311… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01362312… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
Showing 12 of 115 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01362 spam calls
Block or report 01362
- You can block 01362 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 01362 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 01362 code
Where is the 01362 area code?
The 01362 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Dereham in Norfolk, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Mattishall, Shipdham, Beetley and nearby villages.
Is 01362 always a Dereham number?
Numbers with the 01362 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Dereham. 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 Dereham.
How do I block 01362 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 01362 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 01362 call cost?
Calls to UK 01362 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 Dereham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01362 boundary.
Living in or moving to Dereham?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Dereham.
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