01773 Area Code — Ripley, Heanor & Ilkeston
01773 is the UK dialling code for Ripley in Derbyshire, also serving Heanor, Ilkeston and Belper, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 158 distinct 01773 numbers across 218 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01773
Location
Ripley
County
Derbyshire
Region
East Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01773 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01773 dialling code
01773 is the UK geographic dialling code for Ripley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Ripley area.
A full Ripley number is normally written as 01773 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 01773 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Ripley. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01773 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 01773 dialling area
The marker shows Ripley; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01773 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 01773
Settlements in and around the Ripley dialling area that typically use 01773 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 01773 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1773 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1773 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1773 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1773 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1773 … |
History of the 01773 code
The code was 0773 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01773.
Top searched 01773 numbers
These are the 01773 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01773 470005 | 7 | 27 May 2026 |
| 01773 740760 | 6 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01773 300992 | 5 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01773 300831 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01773 405997 | 4 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01773 811947 | 4 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01773 486323 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01773 302540 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01773 300995 | 3 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01773 744900 | 3 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01773 602141 | 3 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01773 307997 | 3 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01773 486347 | 3 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01773 470011 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01773 300500 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01773 768367 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01773 425948 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01773 486319 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01773 486340 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01773 483030 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01773 safe?
Most 01773 calls are ordinary local calls from Ripley homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01773 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 01773 (Ripley) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1773 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Ripley
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01773 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 | 25 |
| Sky UK Limited | 16 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 11 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 11 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 8 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 8 |
| Daisy Communications Ltd | 5 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01773
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 442 number blocks under 01773, of which 183 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) |
|---|---|---|
0177300… | Allocated | Mi Telecom Limited |
0177320… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0177321… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0177323… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0177324… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0177325… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
01773267… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01773270… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01773271… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01773272… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
01773273… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
01773275… | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
Showing 12 of 183 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01773 spam calls
Block or report 01773
- You can block 01773 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 01773 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 01773 code
Where is the 01773 area code?
The 01773 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Ripley in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Heanor, Ilkeston, Belper and nearby villages.
Is 01773 always a Ripley number?
Numbers with the 01773 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Ripley. 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 Ripley.
How do I block 01773 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 01773 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 01773 call cost?
Calls to UK 01773 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 Ripley — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01773 boundary.
Living in or moving to Ripley?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Ripley.
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