Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00610
- Sub-County: Kamukunji
- Location: Central‑Eastern Nairobi
- Area: Approximately 2.0 km² (ward-level planning estimate)
- Population (2019): Around 62,000 (estimated from constituency data)
- Ward Type: Dense urban commercial–residential
- Main Areas: Eastleigh Section I & II (northern side), parts of Eastleigh Section III, Juja Road corridor, areas around New Eastleigh Primary and Eastleigh High School
Eastleigh North Ward uses postal code 00610 because it falls under Kamukunji Constituency, which is served by the Eastleigh Post Office on First Avenue Eastleigh. Constituency‑level data shows Kamukunji’s main postal code as 00610, covering the wider Eastleigh commercial district and surrounding estates, including Eastleigh North.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Areas toward Mathare and Pangani | Mathare / Starehe | 00611 (Mathare area); other nearby areas may use 00100 |
| South | Eastleigh South and central Eastleigh commercial area | Kamukunji | 00610 (Eastleigh Post Office) ​ |
| East | Residential parts of Eastlands and corridors toward Outer Ring Road | Mainly Kamukunji / Embakasi West fringe | 00610 and other Eastlands codes such as 00515 in nearby estates outside Kamukunji ​ |
| West | Pumwani and California wards, and areas closer to Nairobi CBD | Kamukunji / Starehe | 00610 (Kamukunji/Eastleigh) and 00100 (Nairobi GPO) ​ |
Postal Codes for Eastleigh North (Kamukunji)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastleigh North | Eastleigh North neighborhood (residential–commercial) | 00610 | Residential |
| 2 | Eastleigh North | Areas around 1st Avenue Eastleigh (northern section) | 00610 | Residential |
| 3 | Eastleigh North | Areas around 2nd Avenue & nearby streets (north of main CBD) | 00610 | Residential |
| 4 | Eastleigh North | Juja Road corridor near North access points | 00610 | Residential |
| 5 | Eastleigh North | Neighborhood around New Eastleigh Primary School | 00610 | Residential |
| 6 | Eastleigh North | Neighborhood around Eastleigh High School | 00610 | Residential |
| 7 | Eastleigh North | Area near Amco Shopping Complex | 00610 | Commercial/Residential |
| 8 | Eastleigh North | General estate clusters (mixed apartments & shops) | 00610 | Residential |
| 9 | Eastleigh North | Sections of 1st Avenue serving northern blocks | 00610 | Transport |
| 10 | Eastleigh North | Segments of 2nd Avenue toward Juja Road | 00610 | Transport |
| 11 | Eastleigh North | Juja Road (linking Eastleigh to Pangani & Eastlands) | 00610 | Transport |
| 12 | Eastleigh North | Local feeder streets from 1st & 2nd Avenues | 00610 | Transport |
| 13 | Eastleigh North | Access roads around New Eastleigh Primary & Eastleigh High School | 00610 | Transport |
| 14 | Eastleigh North | Amco Shopping Complex, opposite Baraka Bazaar | 00610 | Commercial |
| 15 | Eastleigh North | Small retail centers along 1st Avenue (northern stretch) | 00610 | Commercial |
| 16 | Eastleigh North | Street-level wholesale & retail stalls | 00610 | Commercial |
| 17 | Eastleigh North | Local mini-markets around Juja Road junctions | 00610 | Commercial |
| 18 | Eastleigh North | New Eastleigh Primary School (IEBC polling station) | 00610 | School |
| 19 | Eastleigh North | Eastleigh High School (secondary & polling station) | 00610 | School |
| 20 | Eastleigh North | St. Teresa’s Boys Primary School | 00610 | School |
| 21 | Eastleigh North | Private academies & tuition centers within residential blocks | 00610 | School |
| 22 | Eastleigh North | Small private clinics within estates | 00610 | Health |
| 23 | Eastleigh North | Pharmacies and chemists near Amco Shopping Complex | 00610 | Health |
| 24 | Eastleigh North | Outpatient clinics serving northern community | 00610 | Health |
| 25 | Eastleigh North | Mosques serving residential areas | 00610 | Religious |
| 26 | Eastleigh North | Churches associated with polling centers (e.g., St. Teresa’s) | 00610 | Religious |
| 27 | Eastleigh North | Smaller prayer centers and madrassas | 00610 | Religious |
| 28 | Eastleigh North | School compounds used as community meeting points | 00610 | Community |
| 29 | Eastleigh North | Local youth and community halls | 00610 | Community |
| 30 | Eastleigh | Eastleigh Post Office, 1st Avenue (main Kamukunji post office) | 00610 | Post Office |
| 31 | Nairobi CBD | Nairobi GPO (alternative for some Eastleigh North residents) | 00100 | Alternative |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Eastleigh North?
Eastleigh North mainly uses postal code 00610, which belongs to the Eastleigh Post Office serving Kamukunji.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Eastleigh North?
The nearest post office is Eastleigh Post Office on 1st Avenue Eastleigh, just south of the main Eastleigh North residential blocks.
3. What is the postal code for Eastleigh North estates near Juja Road?
Estates and apartments in Eastleigh North close to Juja Road still use postal code 00610, because they fall under Kamukunji and are served by Eastleigh Post Office.