01626 Area Code — Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton & Teignmouth
01626 is the UK dialling code for Newton Abbot in Devon, also serving Kingsteignton, Teignmouth and Kingskerswell, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 165 distinct 01626 numbers across 266 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01626
Location
Newton Abbot
County
Devon
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01626 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01626 dialling code
01626 is the UK geographic dialling code for Newton Abbot, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Newton Abbot area.
A full Newton Abbot number is normally written as 01626 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 01626 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Newton Abbot. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01626 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 01626 dialling area
The marker shows Newton Abbot; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01626 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 01626
Settlements in and around the Newton Abbot dialling area that typically use 01626 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 01626 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1626 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1626 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1626 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1626 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1626 … |
History of the 01626 code
The code was 0626 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01626.
Top searched 01626 numbers
These are the 01626 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01626 779293 | 16 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01626 243214 | 8 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01626 240918 | 7 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01626 243119 | 7 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01626 242343 | 7 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01626 242117 | 7 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01626 241042 | 6 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 01626 243292 | 5 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01626 242341 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01626 240795 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01626 243230 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01626 683397 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01626 778881 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01626 210095 | 4 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01626 242122 | 3 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01626 357090 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01626 242384 | 3 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01626 927963 | 3 | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 01626 242143 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01626 683386 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01626 safe?
Most 01626 calls are ordinary local calls from Newton Abbot homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01626 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 01626 (Newton Abbot) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1626 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Newton Abbot
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01626 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 | 16 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 9 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 7 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 5 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01626
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 388 number blocks under 01626, of which 146 are allocated to 98 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) |
|---|---|---|
0162620… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0162621… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01626221… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01626222… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01626223… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
0162623… | Allocated | BT |
0162624… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0162625… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01626261… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
0162627… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01626280… | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
01626282… | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
Showing 12 of 146 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01626 spam calls
Block or report 01626
- You can block 01626 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 01626 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 01626 code
Where is the 01626 area code?
The 01626 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Newton Abbot in Devon, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Kingskerswell and nearby villages.
Is 01626 always a Newton Abbot number?
Numbers with the 01626 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Newton Abbot. 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 Newton Abbot.
How do I block 01626 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 01626 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 01626 call cost?
Calls to UK 01626 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 Newton Abbot — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01626 boundary.
Living in or moving to Newton Abbot?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Newton Abbot.
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