01978 Area Code — Wrexham, Rhosllannerchrugog & Brymbo
01978 is the UK dialling code for Wrexham, also serving Rhosllannerchrugog, Brymbo and Coedpoeth, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 131 distinct 01978 numbers across 171 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01978
Location
Wrexham
County
Wrexham
Region
Wales
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01978 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01978 dialling code
01978 is the UK geographic dialling code for Wrexham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Wrexham area.
A full Wrexham number is normally written as 01978 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 01978 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Wrexham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01978 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 01978 dialling area
The marker shows Wrexham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01978 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01978
Settlements in and around the Wrexham dialling area that typically use 01978 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 01978 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1978 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1978 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1978 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1978 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1978 … |
History of the 01978 code
The code was 0978 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01978.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic WR8 — on an old rotary dial, the letters WR (from Wrexham) sat on the same holes as the digits 978, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01978 numbers
These are the 01978 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01978 595314 | 6 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 777657 | 4 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 896576 | 4 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01978 721516 | 3 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 469751 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 253272 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 280517 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 536835 | 3 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01978 800746 | 3 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01978 298296 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 660798 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 660764 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 253263 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 777638 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 777670 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 896578 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 357777 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 896597 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 293395 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01978 536845 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01978 safe?
Most 01978 calls are ordinary local calls from Wrexham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01978 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 01978 (Wrexham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1978 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Wrexham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01978 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 | 24 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 20 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Sky UK Limited | 11 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 9 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 8 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 5 |
| Redwood Technologies Ltd | 5 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01978
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 478 number blocks under 01978, of which 199 are allocated to 103 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) |
|---|---|---|
0197820… | Allocated | BT |
0197821… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0197822… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01978230… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01978231… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01978232… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01978233… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01978234… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01978235… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01978236… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0197824… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01978250… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
Showing 12 of 199 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01978 spam calls
Block or report 01978
- You can block 01978 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 01978 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 01978 code
Where is the 01978 area code?
The 01978 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Wrexham, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Rhosllannerchrugog, Brymbo, Coedpoeth and nearby villages.
Is 01978 always a Wrexham number?
Numbers with the 01978 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Wrexham. 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 Wrexham.
How do I block 01978 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 01978 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 01978 call cost?
Calls to UK 01978 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 Wrexham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01978 boundary.
Living in or moving to Wrexham?
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