How much does it cost to call a 01263 number?

Calls to 01263 numbers are standard geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s normal UK landline rate and usually included in inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from a 01263 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01263 so a call looks like it’s from Cromer and you’re more likely to answer. If in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Cromer number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01263 XXXXXX becomes +44 1263 XXXXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

No. It shows the area of the dialling code and the provider Ofcom allocated the number range to — not the individual or business holding a specific number, which may also have been ported to another network.

01263 Area Code – Cromer | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01263 area code?

01263 is the UK geographic dialling code for Cromer. Any number written as 01263 XXXXXX is tied to the Cromer dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01263 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01263
Area: Cromer
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01263 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1263 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 361
Blocks in service: 132
Range holders: 96

Where is the 01263 area code?

The 01263 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Cromer. Because 01263 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Cromer dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01263 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 361 number blocks under 01263, of which 132 are allocated to 96 communications providers.

Cromer phone number format

A Cromer number is made up of a 5-digit area code followed by a 5 or 6-digit local number. Written in full it looks like 01263 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01263; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01263 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01263 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01263:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	14	`01263 51XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	11	`01263 220XXX`
Sky UK Limited	5	`01263 649XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	4	`01263 478XXX`
Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)	3	`01263 340XXX`
Barritel Limited	2	`01263 30XXXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01263 217XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01263 657XXX`

…and 88 more providers hold smaller allocations in this range.

Ofcom’s data shows the provider each number range was originally allocated to — not who holds an individual number today. Numbers are frequently moved (ported) between providers, and no public database reveals the person or business behind a specific number, so treat any service that claims to with suspicion.

01263 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01263 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Cromer’s numbers:

01263 2XXXXX · 19 ranges 01263 3XXXXX · 12 ranges 01263 4XXXXX · 9 ranges 01263 5XXXXX · 17 ranges 01263 6XXXXX · 54 ranges 01263 7XXXXX · 13 ranges 01263 8XXXXX · 8 ranges

Call charges for 01263 numbers

Calls to 01263 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in inclusive call minutes. UK-wide 03 numbers are guaranteed by Ofcom to cost the same as 01/02 calls, while 084, 087 and 09 numbers cost considerably more — always check the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 01263 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Cromer (01263) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01263 area code is not proof the caller is local or genuine — caller ID can be faked.
Banks, HMRC and the police will never ask you to move money or share passwords or one-time codes over the phone.
If a call feels off, hang up, wait a moment, and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or your statement.
Report nuisance calls to the ICO and forward scam texts to 7726 (free).

Other dialling codes in this range

Numerically adjacent UK dialling codes:

01261 Banff Area code guide 01262 Bridlington Area code guide 01264 Andover Area code guide 01267 Carmarthen Area code guide

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01263 area code – Cromer