UK area code
01753 area code — Slough
01753 is Ofcom’s Slough numbering area, in Berkshire, South East England. 85 phone companies hold its 306 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01753 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01895 Uxbridge (9 km) and 01628 Maidenhead (9 km).
01753 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Slough
- County
- Berkshire
- Council area
- Slough
- Region
- South East England
- Number format
- 01753 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0753)
- Allocated blocks
- 306 of 532 (58%) across 85 providers
- Newest block
- 20 July 2026 (3 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 01753 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 01753 numbers: 1
1 nuisance. Too few to show shares yet.
Most-reported and most-checked 01753 numbers
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01753 935881 | 1 nuisance | — | 1 |
If a 01753 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
01753 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01753 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01753 234 567.
Before 1995: 01753 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 0753.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01753 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01753 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01753 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 20 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 01753 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01753 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01753, 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 | 71 | 71 | 15 July 1994 | 20 March 2024 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 33 | 33 | 5 April 2004 | 15 May 2023 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 22 | 22 | 15 June 2000 | 18 March 2016 |
| Sky UK Limited | 18 | 18 | 24 June 2013 | 14 December 2020 |
| Colt Technology Services | 14 | 14 | 18 January 2005 | 25 February 2025 |
| Verizon UK Limited | 13 | 13 | 6 June 2002 | 11 January 2018 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 | 12 | 30 March 2017 | 26 February 2024 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 11 | 11 | 18 June 2013 | 15 November 2021 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 10 | 10 | 15 February 2005 | 13 April 2018 |
| Vonage Business Limited | 8 | 8 | 25 September 2012 | 20 July 2026 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 5 | 5 | 24 September 2004 | 7 June 2018 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 | 3 | 20 May 2008 | 12 April 2016 |
| IOVOX Limited | 3 | 3 | 4 July 2012 | 3 July 2024 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 3 | 3 | 6 April 2006 | 6 April 2006 |
| Orange Business Holdings UK Limited | 3 | 3 | 26 February 2013 | 17 December 2021 |
| Voxbone SA | 3 | 3 | 28 November 2007 | 19 August 2022 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 2 | 2 | 1 November 2004 | 4 August 2006 |
| Calltracks Limited | 2 | 2 | 23 September 2013 | 19 June 2017 |
| Hyperoptic Ltd | 2 | 2 | 12 May 2016 | 11 November 2019 |
| Media Hawk Ltd | 2 | 2 | 26 September 2011 | 11 May 2021 |
| Voiceflex Limited | 2 | 2 | 30 July 2007 | 17 October 2024 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 26 September 2012 | 26 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 21 January 2020 | 21 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 10 April 2012 | 10 April 2012 |
| Alnitak GmbH | 1 | 1 | 25 April 2017 | 25 April 2017 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 30 March 2009 | 30 March 2009 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 | 1 | 8 October 2008 | 8 October 2008 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 24 April 2020 | 24 April 2020 |
| Buzz Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 24 February 2010 | 24 February 2010 |
| Connect Telecom UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 18 April 2005 | 18 April 2005 |
Showing the 30 largest of 85 holders.
All number blocks on 01753first 200 of 532, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 175300 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1753010 | Allocated | Vonage Business Limited |
| +44 1753011 | Allocated | Vonage Business Limited |
| +44 1753012 | Allocated | Vonage Business Limited |
| +44 1753013 | Allocated | Vonage Business Limited |
| +44 1753014 | Allocated | Vonage Business Limited |
| +44 1753015 | Allocated | Vonage Business Limited |
| +44 1753016 | Allocated | Vonage Business Limited |
| +44 1753017 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
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| +44 1753130 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753131 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753132 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753133 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753134 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753135 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753136 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753137 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753138 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753139 | Allocated | BT |
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| +44 1753180 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753181 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753182 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753183 | Allocated | BT |
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| +44 1753185 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753186 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753187 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753188 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1753189 | Allocated | BT |
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| +44 1753201 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 1753202 | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 1753203 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1753204 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1753205 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 1753206 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1753207 | Protected | — |
| +44 1753208 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
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- 01895 Uxbridge9 km away
- 01628 Maidenhead9 km away
- 01784 Staines11 km away
- 01344 Bracknell15 km away
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- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited33 allocated blocks on 01753
- Virgin Media Limited22 allocated blocks on 01753
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FAQs about 01753
Where is area code 01753?
01753 is Ofcom's Slough numbering area, in Berkshire, South East England. Its exchange town is in Slough. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1753.
Do I need to dial 01753 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01753 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01753 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01753 numbers written?
Numbers on 01753 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01753 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1753 then the local number.
What was the 01753 area code before?
01753 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 0753. Old signage or stationery showing 0753 refers to the same Slough numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01753 numbers?
Ofcom lists 85 providers with allocated blocks on 01753. The largest are BT with 71 of the 306 allocated blocks, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited with 33 of the 306 allocated blocks and Virgin Media Limited with 22 of the 306 allocated blocks. Numbers can be ported, so a number's current provider may differ from the block's holder.
Are 01753 numbers reported as scams?
1 caller verdict have been left on 01753 numbers: 0 scam, 1 nuisance and 0 safe.
Which area codes are next to 01753?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01895 Uxbridge (9 km), 01628 Maidenhead (9 km), 01784 Staines (11 km) and 01344 Bracknell (15 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01753 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.