UK area code
01293 area code — Crawley
01293 is Ofcom’s Crawley numbering area, in West Sussex, South East England. 108 phone companies hold its 250 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01293 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01403 Horsham (11 km) and 01342 East Grinstead (13 km).
01293 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Crawley
- County
- West Sussex
- Council area
- West Sussex
- Region
- South East England
- Number format
- 01293 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0293)
- Allocated blocks
- 250 of 424 (59%) across 108 providers
- Newest block
- 26 January 2026 (2 in the last 12 months)
Sources: Ofcom numbering data (weekly) and area-code list, Ofcom Numbering Plan, ONS geography.
What people check and report about 01293 numbers
From searches in our lookup form since 13 May 2026 and the verdicts and reports visitors left. A check means someone typed the number in, usually after a missed call.
Caller verdicts on 01293 numbers: 1
1 nuisance. Too few to show shares yet.
Most-reported and most-checked 01293 numbers
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01293 142390 | 1 nuisance | — | 1 |
If a 01293 number called you
No clear pattern in reports for these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- 1
Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, HMRC, a courier or a council, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- 2
Forward it to 7726
On a mobile, copy the caller's number from your recent calls and text it to 7726 (it spells SPAM). Scam texts can be forwarded to 7726 as they are. It's free, and your network uses the reports to investigate and block numbers.
- 3
Stop sales calls
Register your landline and mobile free with the Telephone Preference Service (0345 070 0707). Legitimate UK marketers must check it; calls should drop within 28 days. It won't stop scammers.
- 4
If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank on the number on your card (or 159 to reach most UK banks safely), then report it to Report Fraud online or on 0300 123 2040. Report Fraud replaced Action Fraud on 4 December 2025 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland; in Scotland call Police Scotland on 101.
01293 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01293 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01293 234 567.
Before 1995: 01293 took its current form at PhONEday on 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted into every UK geographic code — before that the area dialled 0293.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01293 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01293 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01293 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 26 January 2026. 2 blocks were allocated in the last 12 months — newly-activated ranges with no call history, which is worth knowing when an unfamiliar 01293 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01293 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01293, by allocated blocks. The holder is the company Ofcom allocated the block to; a number can since have been ported to another provider (see range holder vs current provider).
| Range holder | Allocated | All blocks | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT | 44 | 44 | 15 July 1994 | 20 March 2024 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 26 | 26 | 24 December 2004 | 30 October 2025 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 12 | 12 | 14 March 2016 | 14 March 2016 |
| Sky UK Limited | 11 | 11 | 25 June 2013 | 18 November 2020 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 10 | 10 | 19 April 2017 | 26 February 2024 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 10 | 10 | 20 June 2013 | 17 November 2021 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 9 | 9 | 16 November 2011 | 26 March 2015 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 7 | 7 | 31 August 2011 | 3 July 2017 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 5 | 5 | 25 July 2011 | 25 July 2011 |
| Colt Technology Services | 4 | 4 | 17 April 2015 | 27 September 2021 |
| Daisy Communications Ltd | 3 | 3 | 14 December 2011 | 14 December 2011 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 | 3 | 30 November 2007 | 12 April 2016 |
| Media Hawk Ltd | 3 | 3 | 10 April 2013 | 5 March 2021 |
| DRD Communications Limited | 2 | 2 | 5 October 2023 | 5 October 2023 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 4 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 2 | 2 | 14 October 2021 | 14 October 2021 |
| IOVOX Limited | 2 | 2 | 21 August 2013 | 28 March 2017 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 2 | 2 | 27 February 2009 | 2 November 2012 |
| Infinity Tracking Ltd | 2 | 2 | 20 November 2018 | 6 March 2019 |
| Served Up Limited | 2 | 2 | 1 March 2013 | 1 March 2013 |
| Voxbone SA | 2 | 2 | 18 September 2008 | 3 April 2024 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 10 September 2012 | 10 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 17 January 2020 | 17 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 26 March 2012 | 26 March 2012 |
| 8x8 UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 19 February 2010 | 19 February 2010 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 21 June 2006 | 21 June 2006 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 | 1 | 17 January 2017 | 17 January 2017 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 2 March 2009 | 2 March 2009 |
| Antheus Telecom Limited | 1 | 1 | 23 August 2017 | 23 August 2017 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 15 November 2010 | 15 November 2010 |
Showing the 30 largest of 108 holders.
All number blocks on 01293first 200 of 424, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 129300 | Protected | — |
| +44 129301 | Protected | — |
| +44 129302 | Protected | — |
| +44 129303 | Protected | — |
| +44 129304 | Protected | — |
| +44 129305 | Protected | — |
| +44 129306 | Protected | — |
| +44 129307 | Protected | — |
| +44 129308 | Protected | — |
| +44 129309 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293100 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293101 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293102 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293103 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293104 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293105 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293106 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293107 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293108 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293109 | Protected | — |
| +44 129311 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293120 | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
| +44 1293121 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1293122 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293123 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1293124 | Allocated | Telecoms World Limited |
| +44 1293125 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293126 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293127 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1293128 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1293129 | Allocated | CFL Communications Ltd |
| +44 129313 | Protected | — |
| +44 129314 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 129315 | Protected | — |
| +44 129316 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293170 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293171 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293172 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293173 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293174 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293175 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293176 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293177 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293178 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293179 | Protected | — |
| +44 129318 | Protected | — |
| +44 129319 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293200 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1293201 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1293202 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1293203 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1293204 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293205 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1293206 | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
| +44 1293207 | Allocated | IP Voice Networks Ltd |
| +44 1293208 | Allocated | Antheus Telecom Limited |
| +44 1293209 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1293210 | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
| +44 1293211 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293212 | Allocated | Belgacom International Carrier Services SA |
| +44 1293213 | Allocated | NFON UK Ltd |
| +44 1293214 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293215 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1293216 | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
| +44 1293217 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293218 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1293219 | Allocated | I.T Communications Limited |
| +44 129322 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293230 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1293231 | Free | — |
| +44 1293232 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1293233 | Free | — |
| +44 1293234 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293235 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293236 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293237 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293238 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293239 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293240 | Allocated | Digitech Solutions Global Limited |
| +44 1293241 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1293242 | Allocated | KCOM Group Ltd |
| +44 1293243 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1293244 | Allocated | Lanonyx Telecom Limited |
| +44 1293245 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1293246 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1293247 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293248 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293249 | Free | — |
| +44 1293250 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293251 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293252 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293253 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293254 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293255 | Allocated | GTT-EMEA LTD |
| +44 1293256 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293257 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293258 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293259 | Allocated | GTT-EMEA LTD |
| +44 1293260 | Allocated | Digital Mail Limited |
| +44 1293261 | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
| +44 1293262 | Allocated | Commi Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293263 | Allocated | Redwood Technologies Ltd |
| +44 1293264 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293265 | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
| +44 1293266 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293267 | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
| +44 1293268 | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
| +44 1293269 | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
| +44 1293270 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1293271 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293272 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293273 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293274 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293275 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293276 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293277 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1293278 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1293279 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 129328 | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
| +44 1293290 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293291 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293292 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293293 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293294 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293295 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293296 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293297 | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
| +44 1293298 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293299 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293300 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293301 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293302 | Allocated | EVE CONNECT LTD |
| +44 1293303 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1293304 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1293305 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293306 | Allocated | Infinity Tracking Ltd |
| +44 1293307 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1293308 | Allocated | Media Hawk Ltd |
| +44 1293309 | Allocated | Zapappi Ltd |
| +44 1293310 | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
| +44 1293311 | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
| +44 1293312 | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
| +44 1293313 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1293314 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1293315 | Allocated | Entanet International Ltd |
| +44 1293316 | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
| +44 1293317 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293318 | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
| +44 1293319 | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
| +44 1293320 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1293321 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293322 | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
| +44 1293323 | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
| +44 1293324 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1293325 | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
| +44 1293326 | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
| +44 1293327 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293328 | Allocated | Nexus Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 1293329 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 129333 | Allocated | Citrus Telecommunications Ltd |
| +44 129334 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 1293350 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293351 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293352 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293353 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293354 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293355 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293356 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293357 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293358 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293359 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293360 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1293361 | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
| +44 1293362 | Allocated | Nuso Cloud UK Limited |
| +44 1293363 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293364 | Allocated | 8x8 UK Limited |
| +44 1293365 | Allocated | Buzz Networks Limited |
| +44 1293366 | Allocated | Liquid 11 Limited |
| +44 1293367 | Protected | — |
| +44 1293368 | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
| +44 1293369 | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
| +44 1293370 | Allocated | WightFibre Limited |
| +44 1293371 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1293372 | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
| +44 1293373 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 1293374 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1293375 | Allocated | Mi Telecom Limited |
| +44 1293376 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1293377 | Allocated | VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD |
| +44 1293378 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1293379 | Allocated | Media Hawk Ltd |
| +44 1293380 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1293381 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1293382 | Allocated | Orange Business Holdings UK Limited |
| +44 1293383 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 1293384 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1293385 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1293386 | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
| +44 1293387 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1293388 | Protected | — |
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FAQs about 01293
Where is area code 01293?
01293 is Ofcom's Crawley numbering area, in West Sussex, South East England. Its exchange town is in West Sussex. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1293.
Do I need to dial 01293 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01293 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01293 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01293 numbers written?
Numbers on 01293 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01293 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1293 then the local number.
What was the 01293 area code before?
01293 took its current form at PhONEday on 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted into every UK geographic code — before that the area dialled 0293. Old signage or stationery showing 0293 refers to the same Crawley numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01293 numbers?
Ofcom lists 108 providers with allocated blocks on 01293. The largest are BT with 44 of the 250 allocated blocks, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited with 26 of the 250 allocated blocks and Virgin Media Limited with 12 of the 250 allocated blocks. Numbers can be ported, so a number's current provider may differ from the block's holder.
Are 01293 numbers reported as scams?
1 caller verdict have been left on 01293 numbers: 0 scam, 1 nuisance and 0 safe.
Which area codes are next to 01293?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01403 Horsham (11 km), 01342 East Grinstead (13 km), 01737 Redhill (14 km) and 01444 Haywards Heath (15 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01293 number?
On a mobile, text the caller's number to 7726 (free). If you lost money or shared details, call your bank and report it to Report Fraud (0300 123 2040), which replaced Action Fraud in December 2025. Unwanted sales calls go to the ICO after registering with the Telephone Preference Service.