01949 Area Code — Whatton, Bingham & Aslockton
01949 is the UK dialling code for Whatton in Nottinghamshire, also serving Bingham, Aslockton and Bottesford, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 58 distinct 01949 numbers across 60 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01949
Location
Whatton
County
Nottinghamshire
Region
East Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01949 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01949 dialling code
01949 is the UK geographic dialling code for Whatton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Whatton area.
A full Whatton number is normally written as 01949 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 01949 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Whatton. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01949 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 01949 dialling area
The marker shows Whatton; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01949 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01949
Settlements in and around the Whatton dialling area that typically use 01949 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 01949 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1949 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1949 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1949 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1949 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1949 … |
History of the 01949 code
The code was 0949 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01949.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic WH9 — on an old rotary dial, the letters WH (from Whatton) sat on the same holes as the digits 949, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01949 numbers
These are the 01949 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01949 851611 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01949 842341 | 2 | 28 May 2026 |
| 01949 875705 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01949 842308 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 842369 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 829065 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 842947 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 842377 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 842950 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 829125 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 829066 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 842314 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 829070 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 842315 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 842305 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 842943 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 842310 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 842953 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 842311 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01949 842887 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01949 safe?
Most 01949 calls are ordinary local calls from Whatton homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01949 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 01949 (Whatton) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1949 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Whatton
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01949 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 |
|---|---|
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| BT | 9 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 9 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 3 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01949
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 388 number blocks under 01949, of which 121 are allocated to 87 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) |
|---|---|---|
0194920… | Allocated | BT |
0194921… | Allocated | BT |
01949220… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01949221… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01949222… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01949223… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01949224… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01949225… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01949226… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01949227… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01949228… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01949229… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
Showing 12 of 121 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01949 spam calls
Block or report 01949
- You can block 01949 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 01949 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 01949 code
Where is the 01949 area code?
The 01949 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Whatton in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Bingham, Aslockton, Bottesford and nearby villages.
Is 01949 always a Whatton number?
Numbers with the 01949 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Whatton. 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 Whatton.
How do I block 01949 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 01949 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 01949 call cost?
Calls to UK 01949 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 Whatton — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01949 boundary.
Living in or moving to Whatton?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Whatton.
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