Cairo Terrace is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 7AU is located in the Nelson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cairo Terrace, Portsmouth, PO2 7AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 7AS, PO1 4NU, PO2 7BE, PO2 7AR, PO2 7BA, PO1 4NJ, PO2 7BS, PO2 7AX, PO2 7AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO2 7AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO2 7AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.7% | 48.5% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 33.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 42.2% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PO2 7AU this area, 34% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 34% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 16.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 13.1% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 17.9% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 89% | 85.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 86.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 86.8% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cairo Terrace was 85.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% lower than the Charles Dickens average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cairo Terrace has the 15th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Charles Dickens and the 294th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Cairo Terrace, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2023-03-29 | £140,460 |
| 22 Cairo Terrace, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-12-16 | £123,471 |
| 24 Cairo Terrace, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,995 | 2016-05-31 | £144,843 |
| 24 Cairo Terrace, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2015-06-29 | £148,548 |
| 21 Cairo Terrace, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-07-09 | £142,550 |
PO2 7AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Bull Academy Flying Bull Lane , Buckland PO2 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy Turner Road , PO1 4PN | 2out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School Inverness Road , PO1 5QR | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Primary School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | 2out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Fyning Street , PO1 1FG | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,055 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 754 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents Association (Community Room) | Wingfield Street, Portsmouth | 111 yd | |
| Moving On Project Portsmouth | Block C Grafton Street, Portsmouth | 247 yd | |
| Buckland Community Café | Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road | 254 yd | |
| Fresh Catering At Buckland Ltd | Malins Road, Portsmouth | 367 yd | |
| Gandhi Indian Restaurant | 139-141, Kingston Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry House Lodge | 472 Mile End Road, Portsmouth | 230 yd | |
| George And Dragon | 137 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 441 yd | |
| The Druids Arms | 11-15, Binsteed Road | 549 yd | |
| S2 Snooker Club | 223 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 568 yd | |
| RNOC Club | 86 Lake Road, Portsmouth | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Wok | 82 Sultan Road, Portsmouth | 48 yd | |
| YY House | Cascades, Commercial Road | 379 yd | |
| Ocean Fresh Fish And Chips | 152B Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 477 yd | |
| Papas Tops Pizza | 126 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 479 yd | |
| Doner Kuche | 132 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 479 yd | |
| Morrisons Victory Retail Park | Morrisons, Flathouse Road | 508 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 602 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 851 yd | |
| Tesco Portsmouth Superstore | Tesco Superstore, Crasswell Street | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 357 yd | |
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth) ARUNDEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.