01502 Area Code — Lowestoft, Kessingland & Hopton
01502 is the UK dialling code for Lowestoft in Suffolk, also serving Kessingland, Hopton and Barnby, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 248 distinct 01502 numbers across 268 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01502
Location
Lowestoft
County
Suffolk
Region
East of England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01502 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01502 dialling code
01502 is the UK geographic dialling code for Lowestoft, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Lowestoft area.
A full Lowestoft number is normally written as 01502 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 01502 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Lowestoft. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01502 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 01502 dialling area
The marker shows Lowestoft; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01502 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 01502
Settlements in and around the Lowestoft dialling area that typically use 01502 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 01502 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1502 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1502 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1502 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1502 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1502 … |
History of the 01502 code
The code was 0502 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01502.
Top searched 01502 numbers
These are the 01502 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01502 565337 | 3 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01502 342095 | 3 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 01502 323163 | 3 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01502 441672 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01502 80210 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01502 441667 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01502 470964 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01502 731561 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01502 817483 | 2 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01502 512188 | 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01502 473310 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01502 346636 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01502 568848 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01502 448666 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01502 473345 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01502 505100 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01502 507845 | 2 | 14 May 2026 |
| 01502 346901 | 1 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01502 743077 | 1 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01502 418219 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01502 safe?
Most 01502 calls are ordinary local calls from Lowestoft homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01502 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 01502 (Lowestoft) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1502 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Lowestoft
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01502 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 | 17 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 |
| Sky UK Limited | 9 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 8 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 7 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 4 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01502
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 478 number blocks under 01502, of which 161 are allocated to 95 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) |
|---|---|---|
0150220… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
01502217… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01502218… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01502219… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0150222… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01502240… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01502241… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01502242… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01502243… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01502244… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01502245… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01502249… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
Showing 12 of 161 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01502 spam calls
Block or report 01502
- You can block 01502 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 01502 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 01502 code
Where is the 01502 area code?
The 01502 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Lowestoft in Suffolk, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Kessingland, Hopton, Barnby and nearby villages.
Is 01502 always a Lowestoft number?
Numbers with the 01502 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Lowestoft. 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 Lowestoft.
How do I block 01502 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 01502 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 01502 call cost?
Calls to UK 01502 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 Lowestoft — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01502 boundary.
Living in or moving to Lowestoft?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Lowestoft.
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