01798 Area Code — Pulborough, Storrington & Billingshurst
01798 is the UK dialling code for Pulborough in West Sussex, also serving Storrington, Billingshurst and Petworth, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 89 distinct 01798 numbers across 116 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01798
Location
Pulborough
County
West Sussex
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01798 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01798 dialling code
01798 is the UK geographic dialling code for Pulborough, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Pulborough area.
A full Pulborough number is normally written as 01798 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 01798 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Pulborough. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01798 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 01798 dialling area
The marker shows Pulborough; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01798 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01798
Settlements in and around the Pulborough dialling area that typically use 01798 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 01798 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1798 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1798 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1798 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1798 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1798 … |
History of the 01798 code
The code was 0798 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01798.
Top searched 01798 numbers
These are the 01798 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01798 693070 | 7 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01798 301135 | 4 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01798 301134 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01798 303584 | 3 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01798 301154 | 3 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01798 303575 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01798 301149 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01798 303551 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01798 301153 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01798 301160 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01798 303520 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01798 13617 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01798 303577 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01798 13554 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01798 474884 | 2 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01798 303550 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01798 861098 | 2 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01798 13627 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01798 13602 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01798 684884 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01798 safe?
Most 01798 calls are ordinary local calls from Pulborough homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01798 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 01798 (Pulborough) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1798 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Pulborough
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01798 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 | 7 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2 |
| Media Hawk Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01798
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 424 number blocks under 01798, of which 104 are allocated to 90 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) |
|---|---|---|
01798210… | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
01798211… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01798213… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01798214… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01798215… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01798216… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01798217… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
01798218… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01798219… | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
0179822… | Allocated | BT |
0179824… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
0179825… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
Showing 12 of 104 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01798 spam calls
Block or report 01798
- You can block 01798 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 01798 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 01798 code
Where is the 01798 area code?
The 01798 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Pulborough in West Sussex, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Storrington, Billingshurst, Petworth and nearby villages.
Is 01798 always a Pulborough number?
Numbers with the 01798 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Pulborough. 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 Pulborough.
How do I block 01798 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 01798 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 01798 call cost?
Calls to UK 01798 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 Pulborough — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01798 boundary.
Living in or moving to Pulborough?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Pulborough.
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