01706 Area Code — Rochdale, Oldham & Rossendale
01706 is the UK dialling code for Rochdale in Borough of Rochdale, also serving Oldham, Rossendale and Heywood, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 270 distinct 01706 numbers across 422 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01706
Location
Rochdale
County
Borough of Rochdale
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01706 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01706 dialling code
01706 is the UK geographic dialling code for Rochdale, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Rochdale area.
A full Rochdale number is normally written as 01706 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 01706 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Rochdale. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01706 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 01706 dialling area
The marker shows Rochdale; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01706 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 01706
Settlements in and around the Rochdale dialling area that typically use 01706 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 01706 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1706 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1706 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1706 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1706 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1706 … |
History of the 01706 code
The code was 0706 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01706.
Top searched 01706 numbers
These are the 01706 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01706 223287 | 11 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01706 745200 | 11 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01706 256149 | 9 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01706 301174 | 7 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01706 301162 | 7 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01706 816234 | 6 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01706 496025 | 6 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01706 256151 | 5 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01706 256150 | 5 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01706 713976 | 5 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01706 285640 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01706 223290 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01706 391535 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01706 632910 | 4 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01706 301157 | 4 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01706 500868 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01706 507921 | 4 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 01706 612894 | 4 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01706 369582 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01706 632978 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01706 safe?
Most 01706 calls are ordinary local calls from Rochdale homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01706 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 01706 (Rochdale) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1706 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Rochdale
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01706 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 | 57 |
| Sky UK Limited | 17 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 16 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 15 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 9 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 8 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 7 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 5 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01706
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 424 number blocks under 01706, of which 245 are allocated to 107 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) |
|---|---|---|
01706100… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01706102… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
0170620… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0170621… | Allocated | BT |
0170622… | Allocated | BT |
0170623… | Allocated | BT |
0170624… | Allocated | BT |
01706250… | Allocated | BT |
01706251… | Allocated | BT |
01706252… | Allocated | BT |
01706253… | Allocated | BT |
01706254… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 245 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01706 spam calls
Block or report 01706
- You can block 01706 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 01706 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 01706 code
Where is the 01706 area code?
The 01706 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Rochdale in Borough of Rochdale, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Oldham, Rossendale, Heywood and nearby villages.
Is 01706 always a Rochdale number?
Numbers with the 01706 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Rochdale. 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 Rochdale.
How do I block 01706 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 01706 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 01706 call cost?
Calls to UK 01706 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 Rochdale — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01706 boundary.
Living in or moving to Rochdale?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Rochdale.
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