024 Area Code — Coventry, Bedworth & Brandon
024 is the UK dialling code for Coventry, also serving Bedworth, Brandon and Keresley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 692 distinct 024 numbers across 1,144 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
024
Location
Coventry
County
Coventry
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
024 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 024 dialling code
024 is the UK geographic dialling code for Coventry, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Coventry area.
A full Coventry number is normally written as 024 XXXXX. 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 024 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Coventry. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 024 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 024 dialling area
The marker shows Coventry; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 024 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 024
Settlements in and around the Coventry dialling area that typically use 024 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 024 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 24 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 24 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 24 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 24 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 24 … |
History of the 024 code
Coventry moved from 01203 to 024 in the Big Number Change on 22 April 2000.
Top searched 024 numbers
These are the 024 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 024 7540 7449 | 31 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7509 7866 | 20 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7677 8726 | 19 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7531 8433 | 17 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7771 6635 | 16 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7528 1349 | 13 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7677 8740 | 12 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 024 7677 8718 | 11 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7601 1243 | 9 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7730 0155 | 9 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7699 1281 | 9 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 024 7775 2907 | 8 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7730 0158 | 8 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7531 8941 | 8 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7730 0154 | 7 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7730 0156 | 7 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7677 8714 | 7 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7696 4000 | 6 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7667 9021 | 6 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 024 7540 2067 | 6 | 2 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 024 safe?
Most 024 calls are ordinary local calls from Coventry homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 024 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 024 (Coventry) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 24 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Coventry
These UK communications providers have been allocated 024 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 | 55 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 12 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 10 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 9 |
| Colt Technology Services | 6 |
| Sky UK Limited | 4 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 |
Ofcom number ranges on 024
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 2,301 number blocks under 024, of which 239 are allocated to 136 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) |
|---|---|---|
0241115… | Allocated | BT |
0247500… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
0247501… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
0247503… | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
0247505… | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
0247506… | Allocated | Redwood Technologies Ltd |
0247507… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
0247509… | Allocated | BT |
0247510… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0247511… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
0247512… | Allocated | Kalnet4U Ltd |
0247513… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
Showing 12 of 239 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Coventry
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 024 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 2 reports
How to block and report 024 spam calls
Block or report 024
- You can block 024 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 024 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 024 code
Where is the 024 area code?
The 024 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Coventry, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Bedworth, Brandon, Keresley and nearby villages.
Is 024 always a Coventry number?
Numbers with the 024 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Coventry. 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 Coventry.
How do I block 024 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 024 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 024 call cost?
Calls to UK 024 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 Coventry — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 024 boundary.
Living in or moving to Coventry?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Coventry.
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