01942 Area Code — Wigan, Hindley & Leigh
01942 is the UK dialling code for Wigan in Borough of Wigan, also serving Hindley, Leigh and Ince-in-Makerfield, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 526 distinct 01942 numbers across 1,180 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01942
Location
Wigan
County
Borough of Wigan
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01942 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01942 dialling code
01942 is the UK geographic dialling code for Wigan, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Wigan area.
A full Wigan number is normally written as 01942 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 01942 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Wigan. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01942 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 01942 dialling area
The marker shows Wigan; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01942 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01942
Settlements in and around the Wigan dialling area that typically use 01942 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 01942 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1942 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1942 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1942 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1942 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1942 … |
History of the 01942 code
The code was 0942 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01942.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic WI2 — on an old rotary dial, the letters WI (from Wigan) sat on the same holes as the digits 942, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01942 numbers
These are the 01942 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01942 314335 | 43 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 901397 | 35 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 934011 | 24 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01942 314745 | 19 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 943189 | 15 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 943171 | 15 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 943311 | 12 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 314347 | 12 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 943360 | 11 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 943175 | 11 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 901016 | 11 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 901015 | 10 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 314724 | 10 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 943177 | 10 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 314210 | 10 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 824480 | 10 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 934043 | 10 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 943172 | 9 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 943289 | 9 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01942 943249 | 9 | 10 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01942 safe?
Most 01942 calls are ordinary local calls from Wigan homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01942 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 01942 (Wigan) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1942 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Wigan
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01942 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 | 36 |
| Sky UK Limited | 27 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 21 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 16 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 15 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 14 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 4 |
| Daisy Communications Ltd | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01942
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01942, of which 247 are allocated to 107 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) |
|---|---|---|
0194220… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
0194221… | Allocated | BT |
0194222… | Allocated | BT |
0194223… | Allocated | BT |
0194224… | Allocated | BT |
0194225… | Allocated | BT |
0194226… | Allocated | BT |
0194227… | Allocated | BT |
0194228… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0194229… | Allocated | BT |
0194230… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01942310… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
Showing 12 of 247 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Wigan
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01942 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 1 report
- spam — 1 report
How to block and report 01942 spam calls
Block or report 01942
- You can block 01942 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 01942 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 01942 code
Where is the 01942 area code?
The 01942 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Wigan in Borough of Wigan, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Hindley, Leigh, Ince-in-Makerfield and nearby villages.
Is 01942 always a Wigan number?
Numbers with the 01942 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Wigan. 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 Wigan.
How do I block 01942 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 01942 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 01942 call cost?
Calls to UK 01942 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 Wigan — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01942 boundary.
Living in or moving to Wigan?
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