01744 Area Code — St Helens, Prescot & Huyton
01744 is the UK dialling code for St Helens in St. Helens, also serving Prescot, Huyton and Haydock, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 288 distinct 01744 numbers across 342 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01744
Location
St Helens
County
St. Helens
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01744 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01744 dialling code
01744 is the UK geographic dialling code for St Helens, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the St Helens area.
A full St Helens number is normally written as 01744 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 01744 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in St Helens. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01744 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 01744 dialling area
The marker shows St Helens; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01744 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 01744
Settlements in and around the St Helens dialling area that typically use 01744 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 01744 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1744 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1744 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1744 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1744 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1744 … |
History of the 01744 code
The code was 0744 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01744.
Top searched 01744 numbers
These are the 01744 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01744 646054 | 14 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01744 802245 | 5 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01744 623394 | 3 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01744 807048 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01744 416780 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01744 413932 | 3 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01744 88343 | 3 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01744 371761 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01744 374809 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01744 636075 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01744 418835 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01744 636081 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01744 750269 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01744 738939 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01744 697953 | 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01744 907802 | 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01744 646051 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01744 646057 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01744 674213 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01744 674219 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01744 safe?
Most 01744 calls are ordinary local calls from St Helens homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01744 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 01744 (St Helens) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1744 followed by the local number.
Operators serving St Helens
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01744 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 | 27 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 13 |
| Sky UK Limited | 11 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 7 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 7 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 6 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 3 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01744
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 397 number blocks under 01744, of which 173 are allocated to 99 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) |
|---|---|---|
0174413… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0174414… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0174420… | Allocated | BT |
0174421… | Allocated | BT |
0174422… | Allocated | BT |
0174423… | Allocated | BT |
0174424… | Allocated | BT |
0174425… | Allocated | BT |
0174426… | Allocated | BT |
0174427… | Allocated | BT |
0174428… | Allocated | BT |
0174429… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 173 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01744 spam calls
Block or report 01744
- You can block 01744 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 01744 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 01744 code
Where is the 01744 area code?
The 01744 area code is allocated by Ofcom to St Helens in St. Helens, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Prescot, Huyton, Haydock and nearby villages.
Is 01744 always a St Helens number?
Numbers with the 01744 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to St Helens. 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 St Helens.
How do I block 01744 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 01744 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 01744 call cost?
Calls to UK 01744 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 St Helens — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01744 boundary.
Living in or moving to St Helens?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around St Helens.
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