01384 Area Code — Dudley, West Bromwich & Tipton
01384 is the UK dialling code for Dudley, also serving West Bromwich, Tipton and Halesowen, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 238 distinct 01384 numbers across 333 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01384
Location
Dudley
County
Dudley
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01384 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01384 dialling code
01384 is the UK geographic dialling code for Dudley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Dudley area.
A full Dudley number is normally written as 01384 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 01384 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Dudley. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01384 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 01384 dialling area
The marker shows Dudley; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01384 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 01384
Settlements in and around the Dudley dialling area that typically use 01384 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 01384 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1384 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1384 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1384 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1384 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1384 … |
History of the 01384 code
The code was 0384 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01384.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic DU4 — on an old rotary dial, the letters DU (from Dudley) sat on the same holes as the digits 384, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01384 numbers
These are the 01384 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01384 981034 | 8 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01384 812111 | 5 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01384 936124 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01384 237775 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01384 286061 | 4 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01384 936120 | 4 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01384 486938 | 4 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01384 830830 | 4 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01384 981048 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01384 466219 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01384 984250 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01384 486939 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01384 363030 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01384 486933 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01384 251473 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01384 572222 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01384 429060 | 3 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01384 466248 | 3 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01384 284693 | 3 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01384 283803 | 3 | 17 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01384 safe?
Most 01384 calls are ordinary local calls from Dudley homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01384 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 01384 (Dudley) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1384 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Dudley
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01384 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 | 118 |
| Sky UK Limited | 19 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 11 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 10 |
| 1XXXX | 9 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 9 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 8 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 7 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01384
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 505 number blocks under 01384, of which 280 are allocated to 85 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) |
|---|---|---|
0138401… | Allocated | BT |
01384117… | Allocated | BT |
0138420… | Allocated | Citrus Telecommunications Ltd |
01384210… | Allocated | BT |
01384211… | Allocated | BT |
01384212… | Allocated | BT |
01384213… | Allocated | BT |
01384214… | Allocated | BT |
01384215… | Allocated | BT |
01384216… | Allocated | BT |
01384217… | Allocated | BT |
01384218… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 280 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Dudley
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01384 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 1 report
How to block and report 01384 spam calls
Block or report 01384
- You can block 01384 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 01384 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 01384 code
Where is the 01384 area code?
The 01384 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Dudley, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in West Bromwich, Tipton, Halesowen and nearby villages.
Is 01384 always a Dudley number?
Numbers with the 01384 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Dudley. 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 Dudley.
How do I block 01384 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 01384 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 01384 call cost?
Calls to UK 01384 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 Dudley — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01384 boundary.
Living in or moving to Dudley?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Dudley.
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