01929 Area Code — Wareham, Lytchett Matravers & Wool
01929 is the UK dialling code for Wareham in Dorset, also serving Lytchett Matravers, Wool and Bovington Camp, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 256 distinct 01929 numbers across 288 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01929
Location
Wareham
County
Dorset
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01929 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01929 dialling code
01929 is the UK geographic dialling code for Wareham, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Wareham area.
A full Wareham number is normally written as 01929 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 01929 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Wareham. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01929 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 01929 dialling area
The marker shows Wareham; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01929 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 01929
Settlements in and around the Wareham dialling area that typically use 01929 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 01929 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1929 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1929 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1929 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1929 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1929 … |
History of the 01929 code
The code was 0929 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01929.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic WA9 — on an old rotary dial, the letters WA (from Wareham) sat on the same holes as the digits 929, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01929 numbers
These are the 01929 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01929 789247 | 16 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01929 558419 | 4 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01929 480459 | 4 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01929 518374 | 3 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01929 421264 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01929 208630 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01929 508143 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01929 400770 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01929 439180 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01929 439245 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01929 518372 | 2 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01929 550688 | 2 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 01929 50413 | 2 | 7 May 2026 |
| 01929 50425 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01929 475021 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01929 475002 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01929 481663 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01929 558406 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01929 508145 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01929 208573 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01929 safe?
Most 01929 calls are ordinary local calls from Wareham homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01929 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 01929 (Wareham) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1929 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Wareham
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01929 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 | 10 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| Adepteo Limited | 2 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| ICC Networks Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01929
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 415 number blocks under 01929, of which 114 are allocated to 91 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) |
|---|---|---|
01929200… | Allocated | Dial 9 Communications Limited |
01929201… | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
01929203… | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
01929204… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01929205… | Allocated | Number Services Ltd. |
01929206… | Allocated | EVE CONNECT LTD |
01929207… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01929208… | Allocated | BT |
01929209… | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
0192921… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0192922… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0192923… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
Showing 12 of 114 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01929 spam calls
Block or report 01929
- You can block 01929 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 01929 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 01929 code
Where is the 01929 area code?
The 01929 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Wareham in Dorset, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Lytchett Matravers, Wool, Bovington Camp and nearby villages.
Is 01929 always a Wareham number?
Numbers with the 01929 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Wareham. 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 Wareham.
How do I block 01929 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 01929 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 01929 call cost?
Calls to UK 01929 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 Wareham — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01929 boundary.
Living in or moving to Wareham?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Wareham.
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