Cape Town, Western Cape
Observatory Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape
Observatory is listed under Cape Town in Western Cape. Its street code is 7925 and its box code is 7935. That is not the same as the Cape Town town code (8001), so use the Observatory code on anything going to an address here. Landlines here use the 021 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with Observatory
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Groote Schuur | 7925 | 7937 |
| Salt River | 7925 | - |
| Sir Lowry Road | 7925 | - |
| Upper Woodstock | 7925 | - |
| Woodstock | 7925 | 7915 |
How to write an address in Observatory
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
Observatory
Cape Town
7925
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Observatory
7935
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 Observatory?
Observatory in Cape Town has street code 7925 and box code 7935, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Observatory?
Use the street code 7925 for anything delivered to a house or business in Observatory, including courier and online orders. The box code 7935 is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Observatory in?
Observatory is listed under Cape Town, Western Cape.
Which other suburbs share Observatory's postal code?
Groote Schuur, Salt River, Sir Lowry Road, Upper Woodstock and Woodstock share a code with Observatory.
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All postal codes in Cape Town
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.