01708 area code
Romford
The 01708 area code is for Romford and the surrounding area.
Locations using 01708 numbers include:
- Hornchurch
- Ingrebourne
- Rainham
- Romford
- South Ockendon
- Stapleford
- Upminster
Most numbers using the 01708 area code are normal Romford landlines but be aware that, as is the case for all UK area codes, such numbers may also be used for services without any physical link to the area. (More info)
01708 area code information
| Area code: | 01708 |
| Location: | Romford |
| Ceremonial county: | Greater London |
| Call costs: | Normal landline rate |
| Local number length: | 6 digits |
| Number format: | 01708 xxxxxx |
| International number format: | +44 1708 xxxxxx |
| Number shortages predicted: | Yes |
| Last code change: | April 1995 (previously 0708) |
Area code history
This area was previously covered by more than one area code. Areas including Upminster and Rainham used codes beginning 0402 originally. During the 1980s and early 1990s all numbers were consolidated into the Romford 0708 area code (which later became 01708).