Cape Town, Western Cape
Clifton Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Clifton, Cape Town, Western Cape
Clifton is listed under Cape Town in Western Cape. Its street code is 8005, and no box code. That is not the same as the Cape Town town code (8001), so use the Clifton code on anything going to an address here. Landlines here use the 021 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with Clifton
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Bakoven | 8005 | - |
| Bantry Bay | 8005 | - |
| Camps Bay | 8005 | 8040 |
| Fresnaye | 8005 | - |
| Granger Bay | 8005 | - |
| Green Point | 8005 | 8051 |
| Mouille Point | 8005 | - |
| Oudekraal | 8005 | - |
| Rontree Est | 8005 | - |
| Sea Point | 8005 | 8060 |
| Three Anchor Bay | 8005 | - |
How to write an address in Clifton
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
Clifton
Cape Town
8005
Post office in Cape Town
2 branches are 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth | Open | 0217624483 |
| Vlaeberg | Open | 0214235624 |
| Guguletu Square | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: Gatesville (0216377398) | 0216339179 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Clifton?
Clifton in Cape Town has street code 8005 and box code none listed, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Clifton?
Use the street code 8005 for anything delivered to a house or business in Clifton, including courier and online orders. The box code is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Clifton in?
Clifton is listed under Cape Town, Western Cape.
Which other suburbs share Clifton's postal code?
Bakoven, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Fresnaye, Granger Bay, Green Point, Mouille Point and Oudekraal share a code with Clifton.
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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.