01772 Area Code — Preston, Leyland & Clayton-le-Woods
01772 is the UK dialling code for Preston in Lancashire, also serving Leyland, Clayton-le-Woods and Freckleton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 447 distinct 01772 numbers across 711 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01772
Location
Preston
County
Lancashire
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01772 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01772 dialling code
01772 is the UK geographic dialling code for Preston, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Preston area.
A full Preston number is normally written as 01772 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 01772 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Preston. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01772 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 01772 dialling area
The marker shows Preston; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01772 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 01772
Settlements in and around the Preston dialling area that typically use 01772 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 01772 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1772 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1772 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1772 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1772 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1772 … |
History of the 01772 code
The code was 0772 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01772.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic PR2 — on an old rotary dial, the letters PR (from Preston) sat on the same holes as the digits 772, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01772 numbers
These are the 01772 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01772 231080 | 14 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01772 757010 | 14 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01772 231084 | 13 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01772 231060 | 11 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01772 974048 | 10 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01772 974047 | 9 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01772 556426 | 9 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01772 974050 | 8 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01772 974052 | 8 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01772 231092 | 8 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01772 846572 | 8 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01772 952649 | 6 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01772 757011 | 6 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01772 502761 | 6 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01772 231004 | 6 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01772 894040 | 6 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01772 757009 | 5 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01772 625911 | 5 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01772 502796 | 5 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01772 231081 | 5 | 24 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01772 safe?
Most 01772 calls are ordinary local calls from Preston homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01772 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 01772 (Preston) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1772 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Preston
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01772 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 | 205 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 29 |
| Sky UK Limited | 27 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 18 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 17 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 9 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 8 |
| Colt Technology Services | 7 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01772
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 532 number blocks under 01772, of which 424 are allocated to 83 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) |
|---|---|---|
0177201… | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
0177214… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01772158… | Allocated | BT |
01772200… | Allocated | BT |
01772201… | Allocated | BT |
01772202… | Allocated | BT |
01772203… | Allocated | BT |
01772204… | Allocated | BT |
01772205… | Allocated | BT |
01772206… | Allocated | BT |
01772207… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01772208… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 424 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Preston
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01772 numbers in our community comments.
- legit — 1 report
How to block and report 01772 spam calls
Block or report 01772
- You can block 01772 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 01772 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 01772 code
Where is the 01772 area code?
The 01772 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Preston in Lancashire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Leyland, Clayton-le-Woods, Freckleton and nearby villages.
Is 01772 always a Preston number?
Numbers with the 01772 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Preston. 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 Preston.
How do I block 01772 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 01772 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 01772 call cost?
Calls to UK 01772 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 Preston — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01772 boundary.
Living in or moving to Preston?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Preston.
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