01924 Area Code — Wakefield, Dewsbury & Lofthouse
01924 is the UK dialling code for Wakefield in City and Borough of Wakefield, also serving Dewsbury, Lofthouse and Batley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 399 distinct 01924 numbers across 663 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01924
Location
Wakefield
County
City and Borough of Wakefield
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01924 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01924 dialling code
01924 is the UK geographic dialling code for Wakefield, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Wakefield area.
A full Wakefield number is normally written as 01924 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 01924 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Wakefield. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01924 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 01924 dialling area
The marker shows Wakefield; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01924 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 01924
Settlements in and around the Wakefield dialling area that typically use 01924 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 01924 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1924 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1924 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1924 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1924 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1924 … |
History of the 01924 code
The code was 0924 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01924.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic WA4 — on an old rotary dial, the letters WA (from Wakefield) sat on the same holes as the digits 924, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01924 numbers
These are the 01924 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01924 950185 | 31 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 950139 | 22 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 950146 | 18 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 950215 | 15 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 659941 | 14 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 681794 | 11 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 922806 | 8 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01924 681827 | 7 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 681797 | 6 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 387175 | 6 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 950127 | 6 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01924 950801 | 5 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 681825 | 5 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 950133 | 5 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 919553 | 5 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 842391 | 5 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01924 667032 | 5 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01924 950798 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 681809 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01924 582597 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01924 safe?
Most 01924 calls are ordinary local calls from Wakefield homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01924 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 01924 (Wakefield) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1924 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Wakefield
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01924 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 | 99 |
| Sky UK Limited | 29 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 26 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 18 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 16 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 13 |
| Colt Technology Services | 7 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 6 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01924
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 469 number blocks under 01924, of which 317 are allocated to 89 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) |
|---|---|---|
0192420… | Allocated | BT |
0192421… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0192422… | Allocated | BT |
01924230… | Allocated | BT |
01924231… | Allocated | BT |
01924232… | Allocated | BT |
01924233… | Allocated | BT |
01924234… | Allocated | BT |
01924235… | Allocated | BT |
01924236… | Allocated | BT |
01924237… | Allocated | BT |
01924239… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 317 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01924 spam calls
Block or report 01924
- You can block 01924 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 01924 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 01924 code
Where is the 01924 area code?
The 01924 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Wakefield in City and Borough of Wakefield, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Dewsbury, Lofthouse, Batley and nearby villages.
Is 01924 always a Wakefield number?
Numbers with the 01924 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield.
How do I block 01924 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 01924 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 01924 call cost?
Calls to UK 01924 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 Wakefield — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01924 boundary.
Living in or moving to Wakefield?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Wakefield.
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