Cape Town, Western Cape
Salt River Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Salt River, Cape Town, Western Cape
Salt River is listed under Cape Town in Western Cape. Its street code is 7925, and no box code. That is not the same as the Cape Town town code (8001), so use the Salt River code on anything going to an address here. Landlines here use the 021 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with Salt River
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Groote Schuur | 7925 | 7937 |
| Observatory | 7925 | 7935 |
| Sir Lowry Road | 7925 | - |
| Upper Woodstock | 7925 | - |
| Woodstock | 7925 | 7915 |
How to write an address in Salt River
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
Salt River
Cape Town
7925
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 Salt River?
Salt River in Cape Town has street code 7925 and box code none listed, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Salt River?
Use the street code 7925 for anything delivered to a house or business in Salt River, including courier and online orders. The box code is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Salt River in?
Salt River is listed under Cape Town, Western Cape.
Which other suburbs share Salt River's postal code?
Groote Schuur, Observatory, Sir Lowry Road, Upper Woodstock and Woodstock share a code with Salt River.
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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.