01761 Area Code — Temple Cloud, Midsomer Norton & Clutton
01761 is the UK dialling code for Temple Cloud in Bath and North East Somerset, also serving Midsomer Norton, Clutton and Paulton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 152 distinct 01761 numbers across 162 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01761
Location
Temple Cloud
County
Bath and North East Somerset
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01761 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01761 dialling code
01761 is the UK geographic dialling code for Temple Cloud, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Temple Cloud area.
A full Temple Cloud number is normally written as 01761 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 01761 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Temple Cloud. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01761 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 01761 dialling area
The marker shows Temple Cloud; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01761 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01761
Settlements in and around the Temple Cloud dialling area that typically use 01761 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 01761 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1761 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1761 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1761 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1761 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1761 … |
History of the 01761 code
The code was 0761 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01761.
Top searched 01761 numbers
These are the 01761 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01761 856920 | 3 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01761 410878 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01761 414851 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01761 415551 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01761 252211 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01761 422000 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01761 856951 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01761 873628 | 2 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01761 438314 | 2 | 28 May 2026 |
| 01761 250759 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01761 490400 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01761 422237 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01761 252244 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01761 856954 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01761 856950 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01761 421974 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01761 252176 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01761 417420 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01761 422320 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01761 422264 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01761 safe?
Most 01761 calls are ordinary local calls from Temple Cloud homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01761 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 01761 (Temple Cloud) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1761 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Temple Cloud
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01761 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 | 13 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 7 |
| Truespeed Communications Ltd | 4 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Simwood eSMS Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01761
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 370 number blocks under 01761, of which 127 are allocated to 87 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) |
|---|---|---|
01761200… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01761201… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01761202… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01761203… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01761205… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01761206… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01761208… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01761209… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
0176121… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0176122… | Allocated | BT |
0176123… | Allocated | BT |
0176124… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 127 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01761 spam calls
Block or report 01761
- You can block 01761 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 01761 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 01761 code
Where is the 01761 area code?
The 01761 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Temple Cloud in Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Midsomer Norton, Clutton, Paulton and nearby villages.
Is 01761 always a Temple Cloud number?
Numbers with the 01761 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Temple Cloud. 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 Temple Cloud.
How do I block 01761 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 01761 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 01761 call cost?
Calls to UK 01761 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 Temple Cloud — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01761 boundary.
Living in or moving to Temple Cloud?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Temple Cloud.
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