Cairo Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 8QL is located in the Hendon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sunderland Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cairo Street, Sunderland, SR2 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 8QE, SR2 8SW, SR2 8QF, SR2 8PW, SR2 8QJ, SR2 8QD, SR2 8SN, SR2 8SP, SR2 8PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR2 8QL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 57% | 10.2% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 53.2% | 43% | -10.2% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 SR2 8QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 52.8% | 44.1% | -8.7% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 33.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.9% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33.2% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 19.3% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 22.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 15.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 21.2% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.5% | 95.5% | 6.0% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 92.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 92.4% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 35.7% | 13.5% | 22.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cairo Street was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cairo Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 227th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Cairo Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2025-03-14 | £55,197 |
| 65 Cairo Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-10-29 | £87,092 |
| 57 Cairo Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2024-06-04 | £54,452 |
| 90 Cairo Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2024-04-15 | £42,918 |
| 78 Cairo Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2024-02-02 | £60,921 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House Estate SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 5,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmoor Academy Ryhope Road , SR2 7TF | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 2out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 5,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 307 yd | |
| The Community Cafe | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 307 yd | |
| Mickys Munchies | 35 Villette Road, Sunderland | 336 yd | |
| Sweet Shop | 45 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 716 yd | |
| Fru Fru And Friends | 92 Ryhope Road, Sunderland | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown W M C | 28, 27 | 807 yd | |
| Harvester | The Sandcastle, Ryhope Road | 847 yd | |
| Alexandra | Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland | 871 yd | |
| Hendon Grange | The Hendon Grange, Ocean Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingz | 60 Villette Road, Sunderland | 309 yd | |
| Nazrul's Sonargow | 51 Villette Road, Sunderland | 333 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 49, Villette Road | 334 yd | |
| Little Frangos Limited | Little Frangos, 27 Villette Road | 339 yd | |
| Top Taste | 3, Villette Road | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Ryhope Road | Lidl, Ryhope Road | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Barley Mow Park TENNIS 48M FROM PARK VIEW, RYHOPE ROAD 65M FROM B1522 TENNIS 48M FROM PARK VIEW, RYHOPE ROAD 65M FROM B1522 RYHOPE ROAD | tennis courts | 497 yd |
| Raich Carter Sports Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Southmoor Academy RYHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Grangetown Primary School SPELTER WORKS ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Lower Southmoor (Closed) Commercial Road | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Ryhope Road | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Sunderland High School - Main Site (Closed) Mowbray Road | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Hill View Junior Academy QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 922 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.