0191 Area Code — Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland, UK
0191 is the UK dialling code for Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland in Newcastle upon Tyne, also serving Gateshead, Felling and Wallsend, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 2,876 distinct 0191 numbers across 5,243 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
0191
Location
Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland
County
Newcastle upon Tyne
Region
North East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
0191 XXX XXXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 0191 dialling code
0191 is the UK geographic dialling code for Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland area.
A full Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland number is normally written as 0191 XXX XXXX. 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 0191 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 0191 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 0191 dialling area
The marker shows Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 0191 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 0191
Settlements in and around the Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland dialling area that typically use 0191 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 0191 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 191 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 191 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 191 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 191 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 191 … |
History of the 0191 code
Tyneside moved from 091 to 0191 on PhONEday, 16 April 1995.
Top searched 0191 numbers
These are the 0191 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0191 380 0888 | 66 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 464 7455 | 39 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 823 9403 | 35 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 823 8367 | 32 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 671 9697 | 31 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 753 0142 | 31 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 671 9436 | 26 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 823 8426 | 25 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 607 6803 | 24 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 524 1041 | 23 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 282 6222 | 23 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 743 7570 | 20 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 823 8538 | 19 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 656 9293 | 19 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 743 7515 | 18 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 656 3208 | 18 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 751 1015 | 18 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 0191 934 0101 | 17 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 628 0311 | 17 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 0191 464 7450 | 16 | 10 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 0191 safe?
Most 0191 calls are ordinary local calls from Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 0191 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 0191 (Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 191 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland
These UK communications providers have been allocated 0191 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 | 173 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 38 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 32 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 21 |
| Sky UK Limited | 14 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 11 |
| Resilient Limited | 7 |
Ofcom number ranges on 0191
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 1,000 number blocks under 0191, of which 588 are allocated to 140 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) |
|---|---|---|
0191000… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
0191001… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0191010… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
0191011… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
0191012… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
0191013… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
0191019… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
0191100… | Allocated | BT |
0191101… | Allocated | BT |
0191115… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
0191200… | Allocated | BT |
0191201… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
Showing 12 of 588 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 0191 numbers in our community comments.
- spam — 4 reports
- telemarketing — 1 report
- unknown — 1 report
How to block and report 0191 spam calls
Block or report 0191
- You can block 0191 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 0191 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 0191 code
Where is the 0191 area code?
The 0191 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Gateshead, Felling, Wallsend and nearby villages.
Is 0191 always a Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland number?
Numbers with the 0191 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland. 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 Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland.
How do I block 0191 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 0191 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 0191 call cost?
Calls to UK 0191 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 Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 0191 boundary.
Living in or moving to Tyneside / Durham / Sunderland?
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