Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00506
- Sub-County: Starehe
- Location: South of Nairobi CBD, along Mombasa Road
- Population (2019): About 102,000 for the wider South B Division; about 34,000 for the core South B sub-location
- Ward Type: Middle-class urban residential with pockets of informal settlements
- Main Areas: Plainsview, Mariakani, Golden Gate, Hazina, Balozi, Fuata Nyayo, Mariguini, Capital Centre area
South B uses postal code 00506 because it is primarily served by the Nyayo Stadium Post Office, which covers South B, South C, Nyayo Estate and surrounding neighborhoods south of the CBD. The area forms a county assembly ward in Starehe Constituency and lies about 3 km south-east of Nairobi’s Central Business District, between Mombasa Road, the Industrial Area and South C.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Landimawe / Nairobi South areas near Railway and Nyayo Stadium | Starehe / bordering Makadara and Lang’ata zones | Mainly 00200 and 00506 |
| South | South C estates and areas towards Lang’ata | Lang’ata | 00506 via Nyayo Stadium Post Office |
| East | Industrial Area and Makadara side across Mombasa Road and towards Lunga Lunga | Makadara | 00522 and 00500 for Industrial Area and Enterprise Road |
| West | Nairobi West and areas towards Nairobi Dam | Lang’ata | 00509 and 00506 in adjacent zones |
Postal Codes For South B (Starehe)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | |||
| 1 | South B | South B Residential Area (general ward area) | 00506 |
| 2 | Plainsview | Plainsview Estate middle-class housing | 00506 |
| 3 | Mariakani | Mariakani Estate apartments and flats | 00506 |
| 4 | Diamond Park | Diamond Park I & II Estates along Likoni Road | 00506 |
| 5 | Golden Gate | Golden Gate Estate near South B | 00506 |
| 6 | Hazina | Hazina Estate off Plainsview Road | 00506 |
| 7 | Balozi | Balozi Estate high-rise apartments | 00506 |
| 8 | Sana Sana | Sana Sana residential area in South B | 00506 |
| 9 | Sore Drive | Sore Drive neighbourhood | 00506 |
| 10 | Githeri Drive | Githeri Drive residential area | 00506 |
| 11 | Fuata Nyayo | Fuata Nyayo informal settlement near Ngong River | 00506 |
| 12 | Mariguini | Mariguini village informal settlement near Mater Hospital | 00506 |
| 13 | Capital Centre Area | Capital Centre environs on Mombasa Road | 00506 (some P.O. Boxes may use 00100) |
| 14 | Mater Hospital Area | Area around Mater Hospital and adjoining settlement | 00200 (for many P.O. Boxes) |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | |||
| 15 | South B | Mombasa Road access to South B via interchange | 00506 |
| 16 | South B | Likoni Road through South B and towards Winners Chapel | 00506 |
| 17 | Plainsview | Plainsview Road within Plainsview Estate | 00506 |
| 18 | South B | Kapiti Road local access road | 00506 |
| 19 | South B | East Gate Road / access into South B estates | 00506 |
| 20 | South B | Roads connecting to Nyayo Stadium area | 00506 |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | |||
| 21 | South B | South B Shopping Centre | 00506 |
| 22 | Capital Centre Area | Capital Centre Mall on Mombasa Road | 00506 (mall site); some tenants list 00100 |
| 23 | South B | Local mini‑markets and retail around Plainsview | 00506 |
| 24 | South B | Small business strips near Mariakani and Hazina | 00506 |
| 25 | South B | Retail cluster near Mater Hospital entrance | 00506 |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | |||
| 26 | Plainsview | Plainsview Primary School | 00506 |
| 27 | Mariakani | Mariakani Primary School | 00506 |
| 28 | South B | Nairobi South Primary School | 00506 |
| 29 | South B | Our Lady of Mercy Primary School (South B) | 00506 |
| 30 | South B | Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School (South B) | 00506 |
| 31 | South B | Highway Secondary School | 00506 |
| 32 | South B | Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) | 00506 |
| 33 | South B | Other private academies and daycare centres serving South B | 00506 |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | |||
| 34 | Mater Area | The Mater Misericordiae Hospital | 00200 (main P.O. Box) |
| 35 | Mariakani | Mariakani Cottage Hospital | 00506 |
| 36 | South B | South B Hospital | 00506 |
| 37 | South B | South B Dental Care | 00506 |
| 38 | Fuata Nyayo area | Local clinics and dispensaries serving Fuata Nyayo | 00506 |
| 39 | Mariguini | Community health points serving Mariguini | 00506 |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | |||
| 40 | Likoni Road | Winners’ Chapel (Winners Chapel International) | 00506 |
| 41 | South B | Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church (linked to local schools) | 00506 |
| 42 | Plainsview | Churches and fellowships around Plainsview Estate | 00506 |
| 43 | Mariakani | Churches within and around Mariakani Estate | 00506 |
| 44 | Fuata Nyayo | Churches and mosques serving Fuata Nyayo community | 00506 |
| 45 | Mariguini | Religious centres in Mariguini village | 00506 |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | |||
| 46 | South B | South B Shopping Centre social spaces and local halls | 00506 |
| 47 | Plainsview | Community grounds and play areas in Plainsview Estate | 00506 |
| 48 | Mariakani | Open spaces and community gathering points in Mariakani | 00506 |
| 49 | Fuata Nyayo | Informal community structures and social halls | 00506 |
| 50 | Mariguini | Community meeting points near Mater Hospital | 00506 |
| POSTAL SERVICES | |||
| 51 | Nyayo Stadium Area | Nyayo Stadium Post Office (serves South B/South C/Nyayo area) | 00506 |
| 52 | City Centre | City Square (GPO) Post Office used by some institutions’ P.O. Boxes | 00200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for South B?
South B primarily uses postal code 00506, which is linked to the Nyayo Stadium Post Office. Most homes, shops and small businesses in the ward use 00506 for their physical location and P.O. Box addresses.
2. Where is the nearest post office to South B?
The nearest post office is Nyayo Stadium Post Office, located near Nyayo Stadium along Mombasa Road.
3. What is the postal code for Plainsview Estate in South B?
Plainsview Estate in South B is served by postal code 00506 under Nyayo Stadium Post Office.
4. Does South B have its own post office?
South B itself does not host a large standalone post office building branded “South B,” but the area is officially covered by Nyayo Stadium Post Office under code 00506.
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00506?
Postal code 00506 covers South B, South C, Nyayo Estate and nearby areas around Nyayo Stadium and Mombasa Road. Estates such as Plainsview, Mariakani, Golden Gate, Hazina and Balozi commonly use this code for mailing addresses.