East London, Eastern Cape
Beacon Bay Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Beacon Bay, East London, Eastern Cape
Beacon Bay is listed under East London in Eastern Cape. Its street code is 5241 and its box code is 5205. That is not the same as the East London town code (5201), so use the Beacon Bay code on anything going to an address here. Landlines here use the 043 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with Beacon Bay
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford | 5241 | 5210 |
| Baysville | 5241 | - |
| Berea | 5241 | - |
| Blue Bend | 5241 | - |
| Bonnie Doone | 5241 | - |
| Bonza Bay | 5241 | - |
| Bunkers Hill | 5241 | - |
| Dorchester Heights | 5241 | - |
| Nahoon | 5241 | 5210 |
| Nahoon Mouth | 5241 | 5210 |
| Nahoon Valley | 5241 | - |
| Nahoon Valley Park | 5241 | - |
How to write an address in Beacon Bay
South Africa uses two kinds of postal code. A street code goes on anything delivered to a physical address, including courier parcels and online orders. A box code goes on post sent to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office. Using the wrong one can send your post to the wrong sorting office.
Street address
Recipient name12 Example Street
Beacon Bay
East London
5241
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Beacon Bay
5205
Post office in East London
5 branches are listed as active by the South African Post Office. 2 branches are closed or not trading.Status as published in SAPO's branch list of 2026/04; phone before you go.
| Branch | Status | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Bay | Open | 0437482007 |
| Buffalo Flats | Open | 0437333068 |
| East London | Open | 0437438187 |
| Southernwood | Open | 0437223045 |
| West Bank | Open | 0437312612 |
| Amalinda | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: East London (0437438187) | 0437413707 |
| Greenfields | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: West Bank (0437312612) | 0437837490 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Beacon Bay?
Beacon Bay in East London has street code 5241 and box code 5205, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Beacon Bay?
Use the street code 5241 for anything delivered to a house or business in Beacon Bay, including courier and online orders. The box code 5205 is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Beacon Bay in?
Beacon Bay is listed under East London, Eastern Cape.
Which other suburbs share Beacon Bay's postal code?
Abbotsford, Baysville, Berea, Blue Bend, Bonnie Doone, Bonza Bay, Bunkers Hill and Dorchester Heights share a code with Beacon Bay.
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Postal codes come from the South African Post Office's domestic postal code list, and post office branch status from SAPO's branch list (updated 2026-04-24). Provinces and distances are worked out from GeoNames place data. Spotted a wrong code? Tell us.