01424 Area Code — Hastings
01424 is the UK dialling code for Hastings in East Sussex, also serving Bexhill-on-Sea, Saint Leonards-on-Sea and Battle, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 74 distinct 01424 numbers across 104 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01424
Location
Hastings
County
East Sussex
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01424 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01424 dialling code
01424 is the UK geographic dialling code for Hastings, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Hastings area.
A full Hastings number is normally written as 01424 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 01424 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Hastings. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01424 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 01424 dialling area
The marker shows Hastings; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01424 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 01424
Settlements in and around the Hastings dialling area that typically use 01424 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 01424 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1424 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1424 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1424 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1424 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1424 … |
History of the 01424 code
The code was 0424 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01424.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic HA4 — on an old rotary dial, the letters HA (from Hastings) sat on the same holes as the digits 424, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01424 numbers
These are the 01424 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01424 909320 | 6 | 14 May 2026 |
| 01424 894939 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01424 903395 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01424 235657 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01424 870432 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01424 239674 | 3 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01424 777087 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01424 210863 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01424 234577 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01424 233155 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01424 777103 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01424 736204 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01424 777114 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01424 572006 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01424 777100 | 2 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01424 775262 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01424 909321 | 2 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01424 777117 | 2 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01424 210859 | 2 | 23 May 2026 |
| 01424 423023 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01424 safe?
Most 01424 calls are ordinary local calls from Hastings homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01424 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 01424 (Hastings) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1424 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Hastings
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01424 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 | 26 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 14 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 10 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 6 |
| Sky UK Limited | 6 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01424
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 469 number blocks under 01424, of which 172 are allocated to 103 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) |
|---|---|---|
0142420… | Allocated | BT |
0142421… | Allocated | BT |
0142422… | Allocated | BT |
0142423… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01424241… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
01424247… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
0142425… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01424270… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01424271… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01424272… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01424273… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01424274… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
Showing 12 of 172 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01424 spam calls
Block or report 01424
- You can block 01424 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 01424 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 01424 code
Where is the 01424 area code?
The 01424 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Hastings in East Sussex, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Bexhill-on-Sea, Saint Leonards-on-Sea, Battle and nearby villages.
Is 01424 always a Hastings number?
Numbers with the 01424 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Hastings. 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 Hastings.
How do I block 01424 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 01424 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 01424 call cost?
Calls to UK 01424 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 Hastings — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01424 boundary.
Living in or moving to Hastings?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Hastings.
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.