East London, Eastern Cape
Southernwood Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape
Southernwood is listed under East London in Eastern Cape. Its street code is 5201 and its box code is 5213. Landlines here use the 043 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with Southernwood
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 5201 | - |
| Belgravia | 5201 | - |
| Braelyn | 5201 | - |
| Braelyn Ext 4 | 5201 | - |
| Braelyn Ext 6 | 5201 | - |
| Brookville | 5201 | - |
| Buffalo | 5201 | - |
| Buffalo Tsp | 5201 | - |
| Central | 5201 | - |
| Collondale | 5201 | - |
| Cove Rock | 5201 | - |
| East London | 5201 | 5200 |
How to write an address in Southernwood
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
Southernwood
East London
5201
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Southernwood
5213
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 Southernwood?
Southernwood in East London has street code 5201 and box code 5213, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Southernwood?
Use the street code 5201 for anything delivered to a house or business in Southernwood, including courier and online orders. The box code 5213 is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Southernwood in?
Southernwood is listed under East London, Eastern Cape.
Which other suburbs share Southernwood's postal code?
Arcadia, Belgravia, Braelyn, Braelyn Ext 4, Braelyn Ext 6, Brookville, Buffalo and Buffalo Tsp share a code with Southernwood.
152 suburbs
All postal codes in East London
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.