01787 Area Code — Sudbury, Long Melford & Glemsford
01787 is the UK dialling code for Sudbury in Suffolk, also serving Long Melford, Glemsford and Great Waldingfield, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 264 distinct 01787 numbers across 304 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01787
Location
Sudbury
County
Suffolk
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01787 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01787 dialling code
01787 is the UK geographic dialling code for Sudbury, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Sudbury area.
A full Sudbury number is normally written as 01787 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 01787 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Sudbury. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01787 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 01787 dialling area
The marker shows Sudbury; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01787 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01787
Settlements in and around the Sudbury dialling area that typically use 01787 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 01787 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1787 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1787 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1787 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1787 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1787 … |
History of the 01787 code
The code was 0787 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01787.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic SU7 — on an old rotary dial, the letters SU (from Sudbury) sat on the same holes as the digits 787, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01787 numbers
These are the 01787 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01787 703138 | 6 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01787 736190 | 5 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01787 719001 | 4 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01787 736706 | 4 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01787 374254 | 3 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01787 704621 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01787 703466 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01787 210001 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01787 383998 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01787 311208 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01787 277150 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01787 370066 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01787 736200 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01787 321600 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01787 314220 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01787 220797 | 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01787 736780 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01787 736283 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01787 703220 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01787 736290 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01787 safe?
Most 01787 calls are ordinary local calls from Sudbury homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01787 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 01787 (Sudbury) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1787 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Sudbury
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01787 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 | 16 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 7 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 5 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 3 |
| Served Up Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01787
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 370 number blocks under 01787, of which 137 are allocated to 97 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) |
|---|---|---|
01787200… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01787201… | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
01787203… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01787204… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01787206… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01787207… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01787208… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01787209… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
0178721… | Allocated | BT |
0178722… | Allocated | BT |
0178723… | Allocated | BT |
0178724… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 137 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01787 spam calls
Block or report 01787
- You can block 01787 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 01787 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 01787 code
Where is the 01787 area code?
The 01787 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Sudbury in Suffolk, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Long Melford, Glemsford, Great Waldingfield and nearby villages.
Is 01787 always a Sudbury number?
Numbers with the 01787 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Sudbury. 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 Sudbury.
How do I block 01787 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 01787 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 01787 call cost?
Calls to UK 01787 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 Sudbury — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01787 boundary.
Living in or moving to Sudbury?
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