Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
West Beach Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
West Beach, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
West Beach is listed under Port Alfred in Eastern Cape. Its street code is 6170, and no box code. Landlines here use the 046 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with West Beach
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Area | 6170 | - |
| Kowie West | 6170 | 6171 |
| Mahlatini | - | 6170 |
| Nkwenkwezini | - | 6170 |
| Port Alfred | 6170 | 6170 |
| Rosehill | 6170 | 6176 |
| Station Hill | 6170 | - |
| West Bank | 6170 | - |
How to write an address in West Beach
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
West Beach
Port Alfred
6170
Post office in Port Alfred
1 branch is listed as active by the South African Post Office.Status as published in SAPO's branch list of 2026/04; phone before you go.
| Branch | Status | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Port Alfred | Open | 0466241414 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for West Beach?
West Beach in Port Alfred has street code 6170 and box code none listed, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to West Beach?
Use the street code 6170 for anything delivered to a house or business in West Beach, including courier and online orders. The box code is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is West Beach in?
West Beach is listed under Port Alfred, Eastern Cape.
Which other suburbs share West Beach's postal code?
Industrial Area, Kowie West, Mahlatini, Nkwenkwezini, Port Alfred, Rosehill, Station Hill and West Bank share a code with West Beach.
13 suburbs
All postal codes in Port Alfred
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.