Calls from 01604 910 XXX — Northampton
Block 01604 910 XXX is allocated by Ofcom to Media Hawk Ltd, on the Northampton exchange (allocated 2013).
01604 910 XXX is a number block in Northampton, an area with a population of approximately 225,146. Standard landlines in this area use the format 01604 910123, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — 01604 910 XXX — was allocated by Ofcom to Media Hawk Ltd in 2013. Media Hawk Ltd either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 01604 910 XXX prefix can be used by many different organisations. You can verify any allocation against Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan, which is updated weekly.
Calls from 01604 910 XXX sometimes link to 'parcel undelivered' or 'card details expired' courier scams. The caller asks you to confirm a delivery address or re-enter card details on a follow-up SMS link. Real UK couriers (Royal Mail, DPD, Evri) handle these via the apps you signed up to, not by phone.
If a 01604 910 XXX number called you and you're not sure who it was, the safest steps are: don't return the call until you've verified it (search the full number online first), don't share personal or financial details, and register the number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) if it's a marketing call. Persistent unwanted calls can be reported to Ofcom and the ICO. To block a specific number on most UK mobiles and landlines, you can also enable network-level call screening through your provider.
FAQs about 01604 910 XXX
Is 01604 910 XXX a real UK phone number?
Yes. 01604 910 XXX is part of an Ofcom-allocated UK number block — any number starting with that prefix is a real, dialable UK number assigned by Ofcom to Media Hawk Ltd for use on the UK public telephone network.
Who owns the 01604 910 XXX number block?
01604 910 XXX is currently allocated to Media Hawk Ltd in Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan. The allocated carrier may operate the numbers directly or sub-allocate them to downstream resellers — both arrangements are normal under UK telecoms rules.
Where is a 01604 910 XXX number based?
01604 910 XXX is associated with Northampton. UK geographic numbers historically indicated the location of the line, although VoIP services and number-portability rules mean a 01604 910 XXX number can technically be used anywhere a CP routes it. For most UK landlines the geographic match still holds.
How do I block calls from 01604 910 XXX?
On most UK smartphones, open the recent-calls list, tap the number, and choose 'Block this caller'. UK landlines from BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media include free 'BT Call Protect'-style screening you can enable in your provider's app. You can also register your number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) at tpsonline.org.uk to opt out of legitimate UK marketing calls.
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