01629 Area Code — Matlock, Wirksworth & Cromford
01629 is the UK dialling code for Matlock in Derbyshire, also serving Wirksworth, Cromford and Tansley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 77 distinct 01629 numbers across 136 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01629
Location
Matlock
County
Derbyshire
Region
East Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01629 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01629 dialling code
01629 is the UK geographic dialling code for Matlock, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Matlock area.
A full Matlock number is normally written as 01629 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 01629 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Matlock. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01629 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 01629 dialling area
The marker shows Matlock; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01629 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01629
Settlements in and around the Matlock dialling area that typically use 01629 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 01629 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1629 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1629 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1629 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1629 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1629 … |
History of the 01629 code
The code was 0629 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01629.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic MA9 — on an old rotary dial, the letters MA (from Matlock) sat on the same holes as the digits 629, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01629 numbers
These are the 01629 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01629 375092 | 40 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 363347 | 5 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 810249 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 538855 | 4 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01629 536382 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 538844 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 385443 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 513695 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 650207 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 536863 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 532259 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 55892 | 2 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01629 385462 | 2 | 17 May 2026 |
| 01629 539472 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 538884 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 385193 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 55897 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 538071 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 532234 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01629 538881 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01629 safe?
Most 01629 calls are ordinary local calls from Matlock homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01629 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 01629 (Matlock) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1629 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Matlock
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01629 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 | 18 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Sky UK Limited | 4 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01629
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 469 number blocks under 01629, of which 127 are allocated to 91 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) |
|---|---|---|
0162920… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0162921… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
0162923… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0162924… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01629250… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01629258… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01629259… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0162926… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0162927… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0162928… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01629297… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01629300… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
Showing 12 of 127 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01629 spam calls
Block or report 01629
- You can block 01629 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 01629 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 01629 code
Where is the 01629 area code?
The 01629 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Matlock in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Wirksworth, Cromford, Tansley and nearby villages.
Is 01629 always a Matlock number?
Numbers with the 01629 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Matlock. 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 Matlock.
How do I block 01629 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 01629 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 01629 call cost?
Calls to UK 01629 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 Matlock — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01629 boundary.
Living in or moving to Matlock?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Matlock.
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