East London, Eastern Cape
Vincent Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Vincent, East London, Eastern Cape
Vincent is listed under East London in Eastern Cape. Its street code is 5247 and its box code is 5217. That is not the same as the East London town code (5201), so use the Vincent code on anything going to an address here. Landlines here use the 043 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with Vincent
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Amalinda | 5247 | 5252 |
| Arnoldton | 5247 | - |
| Brookmead | 5247 | - |
| Buffalo Pass Heights | 5247 | - |
| Cambridge | 5247 | 5206 |
| Cambridge West | 5247 | 5207 |
| Chiselhurst | 5247 | - |
| Chiselhurst Ext | 5247 | - |
| Chiselhurst Ext 2 | 5247 | - |
| Chiselhurst Ext 3 | 5247 | - |
| Clifton Park | 5247 | - |
| Constantia | 5247 | - |
How to write an address in Vincent
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
Vincent
East London
5247
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Vincent
5217
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 Vincent?
Vincent in East London has street code 5247 and box code 5217, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Vincent?
Use the street code 5247 for anything delivered to a house or business in Vincent, including courier and online orders. The box code 5217 is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Vincent in?
Vincent is listed under East London, Eastern Cape.
Which other suburbs share Vincent's postal code?
Amalinda, Arnoldton, Brookmead, Buffalo Pass Heights, Cambridge, Cambridge West, Chiselhurst and Chiselhurst Ext share a code with Vincent.
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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.