01434 Area Code — Hexham, Corbridge & Acomb
01434 is the UK dialling code for Hexham in Northumberland, also serving Corbridge, Acomb and Haydon Bridge, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 95 distinct 01434 numbers across 137 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01434
Location
Hexham
County
Northumberland
Region
North East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01434 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01434 dialling code
01434 is the UK geographic dialling code for Hexham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Hexham area.
A full Hexham number is normally written as 01434 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 01434 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Hexham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01434 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 01434 dialling area
The marker shows Hexham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01434 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 01434
Settlements in and around the Hexham dialling area that typically use 01434 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 01434 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1434 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1434 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1434 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1434 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1434 … |
History of the 01434 code
The code was 0434 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01434.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic HE4 — on an old rotary dial, the letters HE (from Hexham) sat on the same holes as the digits 434, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01434 numbers
These are the 01434 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01434 239674 | 27 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 283050 | 7 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01434 283064 | 3 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01434 445970 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 449114 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 605452 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 239179 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 283098 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01434 700031 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01434 600394 | 2 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 01434 683168 | 2 | 11 May 2026 |
| 01434 239624 | 1 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 605449 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 449096 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 446008 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 605485 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 283055 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 283044 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 449090 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01434 283052 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01434 safe?
Most 01434 calls are ordinary local calls from Hexham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01434 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 01434 (Hexham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1434 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Hexham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01434 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 | 19 |
| 1XXXX | 10 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 8 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 8 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 5 |
| Sky UK Limited | 4 |
| IOVOX Limited | 4 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01434
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 640 number blocks under 01434, of which 218 are allocated to 90 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) |
|---|---|---|
0143420… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01434210… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01434211… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01434212… | Allocated | Media Hawk Ltd |
01434213… | Allocated | Kalnet4U Ltd |
01434214… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01434215… | Allocated | M247 Ltd |
01434216… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
01434217… | Allocated | Belgacom International Carrier Services SA |
01434219… | Allocated | Nuso Cloud UK Limited |
01434220… | Allocated | BT |
01434221… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 218 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Hexham
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01434 numbers in our community comments.
- spam — 1 report
How to block and report 01434 spam calls
Block or report 01434
- You can block 01434 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 01434 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 01434 code
Where is the 01434 area code?
The 01434 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Hexham in Northumberland, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Corbridge, Acomb, Haydon Bridge and nearby villages.
Is 01434 always a Hexham number?
Numbers with the 01434 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Hexham. 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 Hexham.
How do I block 01434 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 01434 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 01434 call cost?
Calls to UK 01434 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 Hexham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01434 boundary.
Living in or moving to Hexham?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Hexham.
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