01708 Area Code — Romford, Dagenham & Barking
01708 is the UK dialling code for Romford in Greater London, also serving Dagenham, Barking and Ilford, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 585 distinct 01708 numbers across 661 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01708
Location
Romford
County
Greater London
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01708 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01708 dialling code
01708 is the UK geographic dialling code for Romford, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Romford area.
A full Romford number is normally written as 01708 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 01708 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Romford. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01708 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 01708 dialling area
The marker shows Romford; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01708 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 01708
Settlements in and around the Romford dialling area that typically use 01708 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 01708 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1708 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1708 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1708 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1708 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1708 … |
History of the 01708 code
The code was 0708 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01708.
Top searched 01708 numbers
These are the 01708 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01708 918716 | 7 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01708 971018 | 5 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01708 514458 | 5 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01708 772602 | 4 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01708 873642 | 4 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01708 449907 | 4 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01708 361637 | 3 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01708 596930 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01708 303095 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01708 917866 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01708 873857 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01708 777709 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01708 973271 | 3 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01708 686268 | 3 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01708 878692 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01708 765899 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01708 540211 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01708 973272 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01708 973612 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01708 555677 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01708 safe?
Most 01708 calls are ordinary local calls from Romford homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01708 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 01708 (Romford) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1708 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Romford
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01708 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 | 70 |
| Sky UK Limited | 22 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 15 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 13 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 11 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 8 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 7 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 6 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01708
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 433 number blocks under 01708, of which 276 are allocated to 105 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) |
|---|---|---|
0170820… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0170822… | Allocated | BT |
0170823… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01708240… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01708241… | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
01708242… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01708243… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
01708244… | Allocated | Hyperoptic Ltd |
01708245… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
0170825… | Allocated | BT |
01708272… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
01708273… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
Showing 12 of 276 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01708 spam calls
Block or report 01708
- You can block 01708 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 01708 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 01708 code
Where is the 01708 area code?
The 01708 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Romford in Greater London, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Dagenham, Barking, Ilford and nearby villages.
Is 01708 always a Romford number?
Numbers with the 01708 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Romford. 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 Romford.
How do I block 01708 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 01708 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 01708 call cost?
Calls to UK 01708 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 Romford — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01708 boundary.
Living in or moving to Romford?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Romford.
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