01386 Area Code — Evesham, Pershore & Badsey
01386 is the UK dialling code for Evesham in Worcestershire, also serving Pershore, Badsey and South Littleton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 83 distinct 01386 numbers across 98 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01386
Location
Evesham
County
Worcestershire
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01386 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01386 dialling code
01386 is the UK geographic dialling code for Evesham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Evesham area.
A full Evesham number is normally written as 01386 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 01386 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Evesham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01386 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 01386 dialling area
The marker shows Evesham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01386 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 01386
Settlements in and around the Evesham dialling area that typically use 01386 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 01386 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1386 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1386 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1386 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1386 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1386 … |
History of the 01386 code
The code was 0386 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01386.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic EV6 — on an old rotary dial, the letters EV (from Evesham) sat on the same holes as the digits 386, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01386 numbers
These are the 01386 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01386 258444 | 8 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 571262 | 3 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01386 865666 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 853325 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 298014 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 853297 | 2 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01386 853326 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01386 718749 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01386 853274 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 347566 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 47592 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 860241 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 256143 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 554419 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 554465 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 258406 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 853333 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 860184 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 554462 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01386 554457 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01386 safe?
Most 01386 calls are ordinary local calls from Evesham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01386 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 01386 (Evesham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1386 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Evesham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01386 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 | 30 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 5 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 5 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
| Ziron Limited | 2 |
| Colt Technology Services | 2 |
| Digitech Solutions Global Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01386
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01386, of which 145 are allocated to 99 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) |
|---|---|---|
0138621… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
0138623… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01386240… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01386241… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01386243… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01386244… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01386245… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01386246… | Allocated | Entanet International Ltd |
01386247… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01386248… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01386249… | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
01386250… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
Showing 12 of 145 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01386 spam calls
Block or report 01386
- You can block 01386 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 01386 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 01386 code
Where is the 01386 area code?
The 01386 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Evesham in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Pershore, Badsey, South Littleton and nearby villages.
Is 01386 always a Evesham number?
Numbers with the 01386 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Evesham. 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 Evesham.
How do I block 01386 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 01386 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 01386 call cost?
Calls to UK 01386 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 Evesham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01386 boundary.
Living in or moving to Evesham?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Evesham.
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