Eastern Cape
Cambridge Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Cambridge (most used code), Eastern Cape
Cambridge has one entry on the South African Post Office list, with the box code shown above.
Cambridge postal codes
A dash means SAPO lists no code of that kind.
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Silverdale | - | 5247 |
Post office in Cambridge
No branch here is listed as active by the South African Post Office. 1 branch is closed or not trading.Status as published in SAPO's branch list of 2026/04; phone before you go.
| Branch | Status | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: East London (0437438187) | 0437837480 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
How to write an address in Cambridge
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.
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Cambridge
5247
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Cambridge?
The street code for Cambridge is not listed and the PO Box code is 5247.
What is the difference between the Cambridge street code and box code?
Use the street code (not listed) for deliveries to a physical address, including couriers and online shopping. Use the box code (5247) only for post addressed to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office.
Which province is Cambridge in?
Cambridge is in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Is there a post office in Cambridge?
SAPO lists the Cambridge branch as inactive - not trading; the nearest alternative is East London.
Towns near Cambridge
Straight-line distance from Cambridge.
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.