01913 Area Code — Durham, Chester-le-Street & Brandon
01913 is the UK dialling code for Durham in County Durham, also serving Chester-le-Street, Brandon and Hetton-Le-Hole, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 337 distinct 01913 numbers across 530 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01913
Location
Durham
County
County Durham
Region
North East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01913 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01913 dialling code
01913 is the UK geographic dialling code for Durham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Durham area.
A full Durham number is normally written as 01913 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 01913 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Durham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01913 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 01913 dialling area
The marker shows Durham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01913 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 01913
Settlements in and around the Durham dialling area that typically use 01913 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 01913 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1913 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1913 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1913 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1913 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1913 … |
History of the 01913 code
The code was 0913 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01913.
Top searched 01913 numbers
These are the 01913 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0191 380 0888 | 66 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 389 6336 | 8 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 359 3024 | 7 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 387 6416 | 7 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 380 0278 | 7 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 0191 338 7897 | 6 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 364 0227 | 6 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 328 0028 | 6 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 0191 300 2597 | 5 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 349 9684 | 5 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 359 3019 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 0191 333 2000 | 4 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 307 7817 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 303 4287 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 380 0889 | 3 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 311 2166 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 380 0884 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 337 1567 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 380 0272 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 370 0893 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01913 safe?
Most 01913 calls are ordinary local calls from Durham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01913 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 01913 (Durham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1913 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Durham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01913 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 | 19 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 7 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 4 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 1 |
| Linear Telecoms Limited | 1 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01913
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 100 number blocks under 01913, of which 92 are allocated to 62 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) |
|---|---|---|
0191300… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0191301… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0191302… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0191303… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
0191304… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
0191305… | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
0191306… | Allocated | Citrus Telecommunications Ltd |
0191307… | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
0191308… | Allocated | WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED |
0191310… | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
0191311… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0191312… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
Showing 12 of 92 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Durham
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01913 numbers in our community comments.
- spam — 1 report
How to block and report 01913 spam calls
Block or report 01913
- You can block 01913 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 01913 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 01913 code
Where is the 01913 area code?
The 01913 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Durham in County Durham, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Chester-le-Street, Brandon, Hetton-Le-Hole and nearby villages.
Is 01913 always a Durham number?
Numbers with the 01913 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Durham. 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 Durham.
How do I block 01913 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 01913 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 01913 call cost?
Calls to UK 01913 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 Durham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01913 boundary.
Living in or moving to Durham?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Durham.
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