01977 Area Code — Pontefract, Castleford & Knottingley
01977 is the UK dialling code for Pontefract in City and Borough of Wakefield, also serving Castleford, Knottingley and Featherstone, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 176 distinct 01977 numbers across 227 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01977
Location
Pontefract
County
City and Borough of Wakefield
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01977 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01977 dialling code
01977 is the UK geographic dialling code for Pontefract, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Pontefract area.
A full Pontefract number is normally written as 01977 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 01977 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Pontefract. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01977 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 01977 dialling area
The marker shows Pontefract; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01977 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01977
Settlements in and around the Pontefract dialling area that typically use 01977 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 01977 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1977 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1977 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1977 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1977 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1977 … |
History of the 01977 code
The code was 0977 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01977.
Top searched 01977 numbers
These are the 01977 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01977 788417 | 13 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 358010 | 8 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 517063 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 287930 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 517610 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 638152 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 364366 | 3 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01977 24424 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 352895 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 517837 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 517295 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 517260 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 364262 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 788433 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 222386 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 802559 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 517494 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 788422 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 222347 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01977 24404 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01977 safe?
Most 01977 calls are ordinary local calls from Pontefract homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01977 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 01977 (Pontefract) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1977 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Pontefract
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01977 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 | 23 |
| Sky UK Limited | 19 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 11 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 11 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 10 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 10 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 8 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01977
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 487 number blocks under 01977, of which 191 are allocated to 98 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) |
|---|---|---|
0197720… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01977210… | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
01977211… | Allocated | Telephone Box Limited |
01977213… | Allocated | Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited |
01977215… | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
01977216… | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
01977217… | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
01977218… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01977219… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
0197722… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
01977230… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
01977231… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
Showing 12 of 191 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01977 spam calls
Block or report 01977
- You can block 01977 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 01977 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 01977 code
Where is the 01977 area code?
The 01977 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Pontefract in City and Borough of Wakefield, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Castleford, Knottingley, Featherstone and nearby villages.
Is 01977 always a Pontefract number?
Numbers with the 01977 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Pontefract. 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 Pontefract.
How do I block 01977 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 01977 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 01977 call cost?
Calls to UK 01977 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 Pontefract — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01977 boundary.
Living in or moving to Pontefract?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Pontefract.
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