01987 Area Code — Ebbsfleet, Ramsgate & Deal
01987 is the UK dialling code for Ebbsfleet in Kent, also serving Ramsgate, Deal and Sandwich, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 25 distinct 01987 numbers across 34 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01987
Location
Ebbsfleet
County
Kent
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01987 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01987 dialling code
01987 is the UK geographic dialling code for Ebbsfleet, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Ebbsfleet area.
A full Ebbsfleet number is normally written as 01987 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 01987 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Ebbsfleet. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01987 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 01987 dialling area
The marker shows Ebbsfleet; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01987 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01987
Settlements in and around the Ebbsfleet dialling area that typically use 01987 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 01987 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1987 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1987 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1987 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1987 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1987 … |
History of the 01987 code
The code was 0987 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01987.
Top searched 01987 numbers
These are the 01987 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01987 252229 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01987 58704 | 4 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01987 252235 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 252234 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 272165 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 28207 | 1 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 58723 | 1 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 252224 | 1 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 58743 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 58728 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 58735 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 58701 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 252233 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 58699 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 58703 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 58700 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 344303 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 58705 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 252230 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01987 58707 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01987 safe?
Most 01987 calls are ordinary local calls from Ebbsfleet homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01987 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 01987 (Ebbsfleet) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1987 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Ebbsfleet
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01987 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 |
|---|---|
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
| Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited | 1 |
| Suretec Systems Ltd | 1 |
| Vectone Mobile Limited | 1 |
| Telephone Box Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01987
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 613 number blocks under 01987, of which 78 are allocated to 72 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) |
|---|---|---|
01987200… | Allocated | Atomstream Limited |
01987201… | Allocated | Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited |
01987202… | Allocated | Suretec Systems Ltd |
01987203… | Allocated | Core Telecom Limited |
01987204… | Allocated | Telephone Box Limited |
01987205… | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
01987206… | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
01987207… | Allocated | Windsor Telecom Limited |
01987208… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
0198721… | Allocated | Nexus Telecommunications Limited |
01987220… | Allocated | Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited |
01987222… | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
Showing 12 of 78 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01987 spam calls
Block or report 01987
- You can block 01987 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 01987 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 01987 code
Where is the 01987 area code?
The 01987 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Ebbsfleet in Kent, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Ramsgate, Deal, Sandwich and nearby villages.
Is 01987 always a Ebbsfleet number?
Numbers with the 01987 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Ebbsfleet. 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 Ebbsfleet.
How do I block 01987 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 01987 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 01987 call cost?
Calls to UK 01987 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 Ebbsfleet — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01987 boundary.
Living in or moving to Ebbsfleet?
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