UK area code
01634 area code — Medway
01634 is Ofcom’s Medway numbering area, in Kent, South East England. 98 phone companies hold its 239 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01634 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01474 Gravesend (8 km) and 01622 Maidstone (12 km).
01634 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Medway
- County
- Kent
- Council area
- Medway
- Region
- South East England
- Number format
- 01634 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0634)
- Allocated blocks
- 239 of 388 (62%) across 98 providers
- Newest block
- 10 July 2026 (3 in the last 12 months)
Sources: Ofcom numbering data (weekly) and area-code list, Ofcom Numbering Plan, ONS geography.
If a 01634 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.
01634 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01634 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01634 234 567.
Before 1995: 01634 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 0634.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01634 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01634 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01634 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 10 July 2026. 3 blocks were allocated in the last 12 months — newly-activated ranges with no call history, which is worth knowing when an unfamiliar 01634 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01634 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01634, 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 | 49 | 49 | 15 July 1994 | 18 October 2022 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 25 | 25 | 15 November 2012 | 30 June 2025 |
| Sky UK Limited | 25 | 25 | 1 July 2013 | 13 April 2021 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 12 | 12 | 31 August 2011 | 26 March 2019 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 7 | 7 | 16 November 2011 | 16 November 2011 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 7 | 7 | 17 March 2016 | 17 January 2017 |
| Colt Technology Services | 4 | 4 | 13 February 2009 | 10 July 2026 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 | 4 | 2 May 2017 | 20 December 2023 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 4 | 4 | 9 September 2013 | 16 November 2021 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 3 | 3 | 25 July 2011 | 25 July 2011 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 3 | 3 | 15 January 2020 | 15 January 2020 |
| Voxbone SA | 3 | 3 | 23 September 2008 | 28 September 2022 |
| DRD Communications Limited | 2 | 2 | 5 October 2023 | 5 October 2023 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 16 May 2008 | 15 March 2016 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| IOVOX Limited | 2 | 2 | 3 July 2012 | 1 September 2023 |
| Media Hawk Ltd | 2 | 2 | 10 April 2013 | 24 April 2023 |
| Orbital Net Limited | 2 | 2 | 20 July 2009 | 2 August 2011 |
| Resilient Limited | 2 | 2 | 9 September 2011 | 9 September 2011 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 12 September 2012 | 12 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 17 January 2020 | 17 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 5 April 2012 | 5 April 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 1 November 2004 | 1 November 2004 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 | 1 | 6 December 2016 | 6 December 2016 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 25 March 2009 | 25 March 2009 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 23 March 2010 | 23 March 2010 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 | 1 | 22 June 2007 | 22 June 2007 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 9 April 2020 | 9 April 2020 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2012 | 1 March 2012 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 11 April 2023 | 11 April 2023 |
Showing the 30 largest of 98 holders.
All number blocks on 01634first 200 of 388, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 163400 | Protected | — |
| +44 163401 | Protected | — |
| +44 163402 | Protected | — |
| +44 163403 | Protected | — |
| +44 163404 | Protected | — |
| +44 163405 | Protected | — |
| +44 163406 | Protected | — |
| +44 163407 | Protected | — |
| +44 163408 | Protected | — |
| +44 163409 | Protected | — |
| +44 163410 | Protected | — |
| +44 163411 | Protected | — |
| +44 163412 | Protected | — |
| +44 163413 | Protected | — |
| +44 163414 | Protected | — |
| +44 163415 | Protected | — |
| +44 163416 | Protected | — |
| +44 163417 | Protected | — |
| +44 163418 | Protected | — |
| +44 163419 | Protected | — |
| +44 163420 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1634210 | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
| +44 1634211 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 1634212 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1634213 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1634214 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1634215 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1634216 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1634217 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1634218 | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
| +44 1634219 | Free | — |
| +44 163422 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163423 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163424 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163425 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163426 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163427 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163428 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163429 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163430 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 163431 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 163432 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 163433 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 163434 | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
| +44 163435 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1634360 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1634361 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1634362 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1634363 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1634364 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1634365 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1634366 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1634367 | Free | — |
| +44 1634368 | Free | — |
| +44 1634369 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163437 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163438 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163439 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163440 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163441 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 1634420 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1634421 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634422 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634423 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634424 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634425 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634426 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634427 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634428 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634429 | Protected | — |
| +44 163443 | Allocated | Commi Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634440 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634441 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634442 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634443 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634444 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634445 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634446 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634447 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634448 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634449 | Protected | — |
| +44 163445 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1634460 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634461 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634462 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634463 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634464 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634465 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634466 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634467 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634468 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634469 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634470 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1634471 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634472 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1634473 | Allocated | Zapappi Ltd |
| +44 1634474 | Allocated | Number Services Ltd. |
| +44 1634475 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1634476 | Allocated | NFON UK Ltd |
| +44 1634477 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1634478 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1634479 | Allocated | IP Voice Networks Ltd |
| +44 1634480 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634481 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634482 | Free | — |
| +44 1634483 | Free | — |
| +44 1634484 | Free | — |
| +44 1634485 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634486 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634487 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634488 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634489 | Protected | — |
| +44 163449 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1634500 | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
| +44 1634501 | Allocated | HAVENSTOKE COMMUNICATIONS LTD |
| +44 1634502 | Allocated | Orbital Net Limited |
| +44 1634503 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634504 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1634505 | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
| +44 1634506 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634507 | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
| +44 1634508 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 1634509 | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
| +44 163451 | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
| +44 1634520 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634521 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634522 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634523 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634524 | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
| +44 1634525 | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
| +44 1634526 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634527 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634528 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634529 | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
| +44 1634530 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634531 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634532 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634533 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634534 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634535 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634536 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634537 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634538 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634539 | Protected | — |
| +44 163454 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 1634550 | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
| +44 1634551 | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
| +44 1634552 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634553 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1634554 | Allocated | ICUK Computing Services Limited |
| +44 1634555 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634556 | Allocated | VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD |
| +44 1634557 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634558 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634559 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1634560 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634561 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634562 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634563 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634564 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634565 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634566 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634567 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634568 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1634569 | Protected | — |
| +44 163457 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163458 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 163459 | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
| +44 1634600 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634601 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634602 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634603 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634604 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634605 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634606 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634607 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634608 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634609 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634610 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1634611 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1634612 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1634613 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1634614 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1634615 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1634616 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1634617 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634618 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634619 | Protected | — |
| +44 1634620 | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
| +44 1634621 | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
| +44 1634622 | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
| +44 1634623 | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
| +44 1634624 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1634625 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1634626 | Allocated | Planet Telecom Ltd |
| +44 1634627 | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
| +44 1634628 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1634629 | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
| +44 163463 | Protected | — |
| +44 163464 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
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- 01474 Gravesend8 km away
- 01622 Maidstone12 km away
- 01795 Sittingbourne16 km away
- 01987 Ebbsfleet16 km away
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- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited25 allocated blocks on 01634
- Sky UK Limited25 allocated blocks on 01634
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FAQs about 01634
Where is area code 01634?
01634 is Ofcom's Medway numbering area, in Kent, South East England. Its exchange town is in Medway. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1634.
Do I need to dial 01634 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01634 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01634 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01634 numbers written?
Numbers on 01634 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01634 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1634 then the local number.
What was the 01634 area code before?
01634 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 0634. Old signage or stationery showing 0634 refers to the same Medway numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01634 numbers?
Ofcom lists 98 providers with allocated blocks on 01634. The largest are BT with 49 of the 239 allocated blocks, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited with 25 of the 239 allocated blocks and Sky UK Limited with 25 of the 239 allocated blocks. Numbers can be ported, so a number's current provider may differ from the block's holder.
Which area codes are next to 01634?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01474 Gravesend (8 km), 01622 Maidstone (12 km), 01795 Sittingbourne (16 km) and 01987 Ebbsfleet (16 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01634 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.