Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
1805
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in STRETFORD at the ORANGE FARM Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
STRETFORD
Area / Town
ORANGE FARM
Province
Gauteng
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
1841
PO Box Postal Code
1805
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: STRETFORD
Area: ORANGE FARM
Province: Gauteng
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code: 1841
PO Box Code: 1805
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code 1841 for:
• Online shopping (Takealot, etc.)
• Courier deliveries
• Government & banking forms
• Medical aid registrations
Street Code vs PO Box Code — What’s the Difference?
South Africa uses two separate postal codes for most areas. The street delivery code (1841) is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in STRETFORD. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code (1805) is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the ORANGE FARM Post Office. If your address says “PO Box” followed by a number, use this code. Using the wrong code may result in mail delays or non-delivery.
Both codes are 4-digit numbers assigned by the South African Post Office (SAPO) and are specific to STRETFORD in ORANGE FARM, Gauteng.
About STRETFORD, ORANGE FARM, Gauteng
STRETFORD is a suburb or locality situated in the ORANGE FARM area of Gauteng, South Africa. Like all South African suburbs, it has been assigned unique postal codes by the South African Post Office (SAPO) to facilitate accurate mail sorting and delivery.
The postal code (zip code) for STRETFORD is 1841 for street addresses and 1805 for PO Box addresses. These codes are used by residents, businesses, government departments, courier companies, and online retailers to identify and route mail correctly to STRETFORD within the broader ORANGE FARM postal delivery area.
Whether you are filling out an online form, sending a parcel, registering with a medical aid, applying for a government service, or completing a bank application, the correct postal code for STRETFORD is 1841.
Frequently Asked Questions — STRETFORD Postal Code
What is the postal code for STRETFORD?
The postal code for STRETFORD in ORANGE FARM, Gauteng is 1841 for street addresses and 1805 for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for STRETFORD?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for STRETFORD, Gauteng is 1841. On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter 1841 if your address is a street address in STRETFORD.
What is the PO Box postal code for STRETFORD?
The PO Box postal code for STRETFORD in ORANGE FARM is 1805. Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use 1841 instead.
What area does STRETFORD fall under?
STRETFORD falls under the ORANGE FARM area in Gauteng, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code 1841 for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is STRETFORD located in?
STRETFORD is located in Gauteng, South Africa, within the ORANGE FARM area. Its street postal code is 1841.
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code (1841 for STRETFORD) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code (1805) is used for mail addressed to a Post Office Box. South Africa’s postal system assigns separate 4-digit codes for each type to ensure accurate sorting and delivery.
What postal code do I enter for online shopping deliveries to STRETFORD?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter 1841 when your delivery address is in STRETFORD, ORANGE FARM, Gauteng.
Is the postal code for STRETFORD the same as the zip code?
Yes. In South Africa, postal codes and zip codes are the same thing. The postal code (zip code) for STRETFORD is 1841 for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with 1841.
How do I address a letter to STRETFORD?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then STRETFORD, ORANGE FARM, Gauteng, and end with 1841. For a PO Box, use 1805.
What is my postal code if I live in STRETFORD?
If you live in STRETFORD in ORANGE FARM, Gauteng, your postal code is 1841. Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use 1805.
Can I use 1841 for courier deliveries to STRETFORD?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in STRETFORD, Gauteng, use 1841. All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the ORANGE FARM area.
What is the postcode for STRETFORD in South Africa?
The postcode for STRETFORD in South Africa is 1841 (street address) or 1805 (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for STRETFORD on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in STRETFORD, ORANGE FARM, use the street postal code 1841.
How many digits is the postal code for STRETFORD?
The postal code for STRETFORD is a 4-digit number: 1841. All South African postal codes are 4-digit numeric codes. Do not add any extra digits or letters when entering this code on forms.
What suburbs are near STRETFORD in ORANGE FARM?
STRETFORD is located within the ORANGE FARM postal delivery area of Gauteng. Browse our ORANGE FARM area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for ORANGE FARM in Gauteng?
Different suburbs within ORANGE FARM, Gauteng may have different postal codes. For STRETFORD specifically, the street postal code is 1841. Visit our ORANGE FARM postal codes listing for all suburbs in this area.
What is the Gauteng postal code range?
Gauteng is served by multiple postal code ranges. STRETFORD in ORANGE FARM uses 1841. Browse our Gauteng postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is 1841 used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in STRETFORD, ORANGE FARM, enter 1841 as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for STRETFORD on online shopping sites?
Use 1841 for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in STRETFORD. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the STRETFORD postal code on the SAPO website?
Yes. The South African Post Office (SAPO) maintains an official postal code database at postoffice.co.za. The street code for STRETFORD in ORANGE FARM, Gauteng is 1841 and the PO Box code is 1805.
Note: Postal code information for STRETFORD is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About STRETFORD Postal Code — ORANGE FARM, Gauteng
1. What is the physical postal code of STRETFORD?
The physical street postal code of STRETFORD is 1841. This code covers all street-addressed properties in STRETFORD, ORANGE FARM, Gauteng, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for STRETFORD, Gauteng?
South Africa does not officially use the term zip code — the correct term is postal code. However the two terms are interchangeable. The zip code for STRETFORD in Gauteng is 1841. On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter 1841.
3. What postal code does STRETFORD use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in STRETFORD, ORANGE FARM, use the street code 1841. This applies to FNB, Standard Bank, Absa, Nedbank, Capitec, Old Mutual, Discovery, and all other South African financial institutions.
4. What is the post code for STRETFORD?
The post code for STRETFORD is 1841 for street addresses in ORANGE FARM, Gauteng. If you are posting to a PO Box in STRETFORD, the post code is 1805. South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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