01938 Area Code — Welshpool, Guilsfield & Forden
01938 is the UK dialling code for Welshpool in Sir Powys, also serving Guilsfield, Forden and Montgomery, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 22 distinct 01938 numbers across 49 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01938
Location
Welshpool
County
Sir Powys
Region
Wales
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01938 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01938 dialling code
01938 is the UK geographic dialling code for Welshpool, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Welshpool area.
A full Welshpool number is normally written as 01938 XXXXXX. You can dial the local part on its own from within the same area, or the full number from anywhere in the UK.
Because of UK number portability and internet calling, a 01938 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Welshpool. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01938 so an unknown call looks like a nearby business or neighbour — so treat an unexpected call on what is actually said, not on the area code alone.
Map of the 01938 dialling area
The marker shows Welshpool; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01938 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map
Areas typically served by 01938
Settlements in and around the Welshpool dialling area that typically use 01938 numbers. Approximate — Ofcom charging-area boundaries don't follow town or county lines exactly, and properties near a boundary may take a neighbouring code.
Calling 01938 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1938 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1938 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1938 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1938 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1938 … |
History of the 01938 code
The code was 0938 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01938.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic WE8 — on an old rotary dial, the letters WE (from Welshpool) sat on the same holes as the digits 938, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01938 numbers
These are the 01938 numbers most-looked-up by visitors to our number checker. Click any number to see its full lookup page with risk-level, range holder, and community reports.
| Number | Searches | Last looked up |
|---|---|---|
| 01938 728204 | 20 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01938 555511 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01938 590710 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01938 590712 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01938 590716 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01938 590744 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01938 590780 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01938 557703 | 2 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 01938 712028 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01938 590715 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01938 590717 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01938 590779 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01938 590772 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01938 590713 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01938 590714 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01938 590769 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01938 590774 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01938 590771 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01938 590778 | 1 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01938 590711 | 1 | 26 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01938 safe?
Most 01938 calls are ordinary local calls from Welshpool homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01938 prefix so you are more likely to answer. Never share bank details, passwords or one-time security codes with an unexpected caller, even when the number looks local — hang up and call the organisation back on a number you have verified yourself.
To call a 01938 (Welshpool) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1938 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Welshpool
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01938 number blocks by Ofcom. The number of blocks per operator gives a rough sense of how widely each provider serves this area.
| Provider (Ofcom-allocated) | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| BT | 11 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2 |
| Datazero Ltd | 2 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01938
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 388 number blocks under 01938, of which 104 are allocated to 87 communications providers. The first allocated blocks are shown below — look up any full number with the number checker to see its exact range holder.
| Number block | Status | Range holder (Ofcom-allocated) |
|---|---|---|
0193820… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0193821… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01938228… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01938229… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0193824… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0193825… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01938267… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01938270… | Allocated | Digital Mail Limited |
0193828… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0193829… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0193830… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0193831… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
Showing 12 of 104 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01938 spam calls
Block or report 01938
- You can block 01938 directly from your recent-calls list on iPhone or Android, and forward scam texts free to 7726.
- Scam or fraud calls should be reported to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or Police Scotland (101); persistent marketing calls to the ICO / TPS.
Full step-by-step instructions for every phone, network-level blocking and all UK reporting routes are in our guide: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 01938 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. Silencing unknown callers, enabling your network's free spam shield and registering with the TPS cut the volume across the board — our canonical guide walks through each step: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
Frequently asked questions about the 01938 code
Where is the 01938 area code?
The 01938 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Welshpool in Sir Powys, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Guilsfield, Forden, Montgomery and nearby villages.
Is 01938 always a Welshpool number?
Numbers with the 01938 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Welshpool. With UK number portability and VoIP allowing geographic relocation while keeping the same number, the call origin can differ from the original area, but the prefix's official assigned location remains Welshpool.
How do I block 01938 spam calls?
On iPhone, tap the (i) next to the number in Recents and choose Block this Caller. On Android, long-press the number in Recents and choose Block. To prevent unknown 01938 numbers ringing, enable Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers (iPhone) or your dialler's spam filter (Android). Forward spam texts to 7726 free of charge.
How much does a 01938 call cost?
Calls to UK 01938 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
Neighbouring dialling codes
Codes covering areas around Welshpool — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01938 boundary.
Living in or moving to Welshpool?
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