01989 Area Code — Ross-on-Wye, Newent & Mitcheldean
01989 is the UK dialling code for Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, also serving Newent, Mitcheldean and Ruardean, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 47 distinct 01989 numbers across 56 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01989
Location
Ross-on-Wye
County
Herefordshire
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01989 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01989 dialling code
01989 is the UK geographic dialling code for Ross-on-Wye, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Ross-on-Wye area.
A full Ross-on-Wye number is normally written as 01989 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 01989 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Ross-on-Wye. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01989 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 01989 dialling area
The marker shows Ross-on-Wye; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01989 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01989
Settlements in and around the Ross-on-Wye dialling area that typically use 01989 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 01989 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1989 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1989 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1989 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1989 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1989 … |
History of the 01989 code
The code was 0989 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01989.
Top searched 01989 numbers
These are the 01989 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01989 550389 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 766099 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 750968 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 750965 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 561377 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 750966 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 769735 | 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01989 769731 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01989 554555 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 557060 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 750969 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 750958 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 750967 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 218328 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 557057 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 765506 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 750953 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 750959 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 750952 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01989 769801 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01989 safe?
Most 01989 calls are ordinary local calls from Ross-on-Wye homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01989 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 01989 (Ross-on-Wye) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1989 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Ross-on-Wye
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01989 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 | 3 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01989
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 397 number blocks under 01989, of which 102 are allocated to 86 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) |
|---|---|---|
0198920… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01989218… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01989219… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0198922… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0198924… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0198925… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0198926… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0198927… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0198928… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0198929… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
0198930… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
01989310… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
Showing 12 of 102 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01989 spam calls
Block or report 01989
- You can block 01989 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 01989 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 01989 code
Where is the 01989 area code?
The 01989 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Newent, Mitcheldean, Ruardean and nearby villages.
Is 01989 always a Ross-on-Wye number?
Numbers with the 01989 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Ross-on-Wye. 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 Ross-on-Wye.
How do I block 01989 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 01989 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 01989 call cost?
Calls to UK 01989 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 Ross-on-Wye — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01989 boundary.
Living in or moving to Ross-on-Wye?
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