01768 Area Code — Penrith, Stainton & Langwathby
01768 is the UK dialling code for Penrith in Cumbria, also serving Stainton, Langwathby and Lazonby, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 92 distinct 01768 numbers across 101 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01768
Location
Penrith
County
Cumbria
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01768 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01768 dialling code
01768 is the UK geographic dialling code for Penrith, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Penrith area.
A full Penrith number is normally written as 01768 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 01768 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Penrith. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01768 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 01768 dialling area
The marker shows Penrith; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01768 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 01768
Settlements in and around the Penrith dialling area that typically use 01768 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 01768 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1768 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1768 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1768 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1768 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1768 … |
History of the 01768 code
The code was 0768 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01768.
Top searched 01768 numbers
These are the 01768 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01768 772134 | 3 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 899332 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01768 899297 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 899296 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 806994 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 899366 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 347089 | 2 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 745448 | 2 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 486442 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01768 785121 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01768 593501 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01768 899335 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01768 776266 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 772194 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 806931 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 772195 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 806990 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 776328 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 806987 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01768 772130 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01768 safe?
Most 01768 calls are ordinary local calls from Penrith homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01768 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 01768 (Penrith) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1768 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Penrith
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01768 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 |
| IOVOX Limited | 17 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 16 |
| Sky UK Limited | 12 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 12 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 8 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 6 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 6 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01768
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 847 number blocks under 01768, of which 290 are allocated to 89 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) |
|---|---|---|
01768200… | Allocated | Redwood Technologies Ltd |
01768201… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01768202… | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
01768203… | Allocated | Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited |
01768204… | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
01768205… | Allocated | Internet of Things Limited |
01768206… | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
01768207… | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
01768208… | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
01768209… | Allocated | Liquid 11 Limited |
0176821… | Allocated | BT |
0176822… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
Showing 12 of 290 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01768 spam calls
Block or report 01768
- You can block 01768 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 01768 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 01768 code
Where is the 01768 area code?
The 01768 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Penrith in Cumbria, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Stainton, Langwathby, Lazonby and nearby villages.
Is 01768 always a Penrith number?
Numbers with the 01768 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Penrith. 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 Penrith.
How do I block 01768 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 01768 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 01768 call cost?
Calls to UK 01768 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 Penrith — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01768 boundary.
Living in or moving to Penrith?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Penrith.
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