01902 Area Code — Wolverhampton, Willenhall & Wednesfield
01902 is the UK dialling code for Wolverhampton, also serving Willenhall, Wednesfield and Wombourne, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 340 distinct 01902 numbers across 558 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01902
Location
Wolverhampton
County
Wolverhampton
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01902 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01902 dialling code
01902 is the UK geographic dialling code for Wolverhampton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Wolverhampton area.
A full Wolverhampton number is normally written as 01902 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 01902 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Wolverhampton. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01902 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 01902 dialling area
The marker shows Wolverhampton; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01902 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 01902
Settlements in and around the Wolverhampton dialling area that typically use 01902 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 01902 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1902 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1902 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1902 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1902 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1902 … |
History of the 01902 code
The code was 0902 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01902.
Top searched 01902 numbers
These are the 01902 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01902 968280 | 13 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 960287 | 11 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01902 955720 | 9 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 967000 | 8 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 962577 | 8 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 960284 | 8 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 967209 | 8 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 960288 | 8 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01902 967009 | 7 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 960279 | 7 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01902 504263 | 6 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 960283 | 6 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 960282 | 5 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 960291 | 5 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 967418 | 5 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01902 967006 | 5 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01902 559911 | 5 | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 01902 960285 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 961377 | 4 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01902 904336 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01902 safe?
Most 01902 calls are ordinary local calls from Wolverhampton homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01902 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 01902 (Wolverhampton) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1902 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Wolverhampton
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01902 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 | 165 |
| Sky UK Limited | 30 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 28 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 18 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 16 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 9 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 8 |
| Colt Technology Services | 6 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01902
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 676 number blocks under 01902, of which 386 are allocated to 93 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) |
|---|---|---|
01902105… | Allocated | BT |
0190214… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01902200… | Allocated | BT |
01902201… | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
01902202… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01902203… | Allocated | Entanet International Ltd |
01902204… | Allocated | ETC Telecom Limited |
01902205… | Allocated | Media Hawk Ltd |
01902206… | Allocated | TelXL Limited |
01902207… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01902208… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
01902209… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
Showing 12 of 386 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Wolverhampton
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01902 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 1 report
How to block and report 01902 spam calls
Block or report 01902
- You can block 01902 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 01902 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 01902 code
Where is the 01902 area code?
The 01902 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Willenhall, Wednesfield, Wombourne and nearby villages.
Is 01902 always a Wolverhampton number?
Numbers with the 01902 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Wolverhampton. 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 Wolverhampton.
How do I block 01902 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 01902 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 01902 call cost?
Calls to UK 01902 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 Wolverhampton — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01902 boundary.
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