Use the full area code before the local subscriber number.
UK geographic telephone code
01243 area code: Chichester
The 01243 dialling code is associated with Chichester.
How to dial Chichester
Use +44 and remove the leading zero from the area code.
An area-code match describes the number range, not the caller's identity or current physical location. Caller ID can also be spoofed.
Recent reports for 01243 numbers
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I've had several of these calls in less than two weeks, so they're clearly scammers. I even changed my answering machine message to say, "Hello, you've reached the Northumberland Police Anti-Fraud Department. Press 1 to leave a message or press 2 to speak to an officer..." hoping it would put them off. The funny thing is, they still keep calling. You can hear them pressing buttons on their phone, muttering in frustration, and then hanging up. Even that message doesn't seem to deter them. 😂
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Phone marked call as suspected spam so I didn't answer.
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Called saying they were from 3 mobile, offering to cut my bill to £10 and give me a free apple watch on a £45 contract I've only had for 2 months. Caller said if I didn't take the deal my contract would be cancelled. Be careful as at first it did seem legitimate, I didn't give any personal info and he was losing his temper. Be very careful
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Saying they were bank security - said there had been a transaction for train tickets and a purchase on amazon. press 1 for yes etc - put the phone down don't press anything. get these twice a week. they don't give up. plus they are hiding behind a number local to your own area which could fool someone, if they are not switched on.
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Call from Fox and Sons estate agents in Bognor.
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Just called me, didn't answer.
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claiming an insurance policy for plumbing and drainage via Welsh Water is due for renewal, when challenged that i have no such insurance call was ended abruptly
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called today , left no message.. unknown from Chichester uk
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Another site flagged this number as a telecoms scam
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Luke from Local Energy Advisory Service. Have had calls from him in the past. I rang off and blocked number
Source and review
This page uses Ofcom telephone area codes area-code information retrieved on 3 September 2026.