01634 Area Code — Medway, Gillingham & Rochester
01634 is the UK dialling code for Medway, also serving Gillingham, Rochester and Strood, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 545 distinct 01634 numbers across 690 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01634
Location
Medway
County
Medway
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01634 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01634 dialling code
01634 is the UK geographic dialling code for Medway, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Medway area.
A full Medway number is normally written as 01634 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 01634 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Medway. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01634 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 01634 dialling area
The marker shows Medway; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01634 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 01634
Settlements in and around the Medway dialling area that typically use 01634 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 01634 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1634 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1634 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1634 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1634 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1634 … |
History of the 01634 code
The code was 0634 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01634.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic ME4 — on an old rotary dial, the letters ME (from Medway) sat on the same holes as the digits 634, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01634 numbers
These are the 01634 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01634 931319 | 15 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 471013 | 8 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 481037 | 5 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 931318 | 5 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01634 313337 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01634 557501 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 913322 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 731510 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 753688 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 845697 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 980718 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 825088 | 4 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 481030 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 481361 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 975476 | 4 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01634 335614 | 4 | 28 May 2026 |
| 01634 560957 | 3 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 848952 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 723199 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01634 918255 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01634 safe?
Most 01634 calls are ordinary local calls from Medway homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01634 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 01634 (Medway) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1634 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Medway
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01634 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 | 49 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 26 |
| Sky UK Limited | 25 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 12 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 7 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 7 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 4 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01634
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 388 number blocks under 01634, of which 240 are allocated to 100 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) |
|---|---|---|
0163420… | Allocated | BT |
01634210… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01634211… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01634213… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01634214… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01634215… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
01634216… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01634217… | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
01634218… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
0163422… | Allocated | BT |
0163423… | Allocated | BT |
0163424… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 240 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01634 spam calls
Block or report 01634
- You can block 01634 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 01634 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 01634 code
Where is the 01634 area code?
The 01634 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Medway, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Gillingham, Rochester, Strood and nearby villages.
Is 01634 always a Medway number?
Numbers with the 01634 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Medway. 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 Medway.
How do I block 01634 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 01634 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 01634 call cost?
Calls to UK 01634 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 Medway — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01634 boundary.
Living in or moving to Medway?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Medway.
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