01799 Area Code — Saffron Walden, Linton & Newport
01799 is the UK dialling code for Saffron Walden in Essex, also serving Linton, Newport and Great Chesterford, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 71 distinct 01799 numbers across 78 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01799
Location
Saffron Walden
County
Essex
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01799 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01799 dialling code
01799 is the UK geographic dialling code for Saffron Walden, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Saffron Walden area.
A full Saffron Walden number is normally written as 01799 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 01799 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Saffron Walden. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01799 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 01799 dialling area
The marker shows Saffron Walden; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01799 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01799
Settlements in and around the Saffron Walden dialling area that typically use 01799 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 01799 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1799 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1799 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1799 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1799 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1799 … |
History of the 01799 code
The code was 0799 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01799.
Top searched 01799 numbers
These are the 01799 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01799 934160 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01799 540622 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01799 503144 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01799 615047 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01799 503109 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01799 612345 | 2 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01799 523872 | 2 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 01799 969765 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01799 965634 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01799 952680 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01799 946397 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01799 924385 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01799 937774 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01799 523850 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01799 522641 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01799 503180 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01799 540597 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01799 503179 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01799 503173 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01799 615041 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01799 safe?
Most 01799 calls are ordinary local calls from Saffron Walden homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01799 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 01799 (Saffron Walden) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1799 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Saffron Walden
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01799 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 |
|---|---|
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| BT | 10 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 2 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01799
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01799, of which 118 are allocated to 92 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) |
|---|---|---|
0179920… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01799218… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01799219… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0179923… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0179924… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0179925… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
01799267… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0179927… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
01799280… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01799281… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01799282… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01799283… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
Showing 12 of 118 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01799 spam calls
Block or report 01799
- You can block 01799 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 01799 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 01799 code
Where is the 01799 area code?
The 01799 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Saffron Walden in Essex, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Linton, Newport, Great Chesterford and nearby villages.
Is 01799 always a Saffron Walden number?
Numbers with the 01799 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Saffron Walden. 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 Saffron Walden.
How do I block 01799 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 01799 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 01799 call cost?
Calls to UK 01799 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 Saffron Walden — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01799 boundary.
Living in or moving to Saffron Walden?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Saffron Walden.
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