Cairo Street is in Sunderland and in Sunderland district. SR2 8QW 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 8QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR2 8SJ, SR2 8PZ, SR2 8SQ, SR2 8SH, SR2 8QA, SR2 8PS, SR2 8SA, SR2 8SL, SR2 8QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR2 8QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents 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 | 53.5% | 53.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 SR2 8QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% 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 | 49.5% | 59.4% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 18.8% | -14.7% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 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 | 43.2% | 49% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 25.9% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 SR2 8QW this area, 39.1% 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 10.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45% | 39.1% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 12.9% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 16.3% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 7.4% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.7% | 9.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -22.9% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 91.3% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 94.1% | 91.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 91.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 42.1% | 13.5% | 28.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cairo Street was 199.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Hendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cairo Street has the 33rd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Hendon and the 138th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Cairo Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2006-09-13 | £102,413 |
| 167 Cairo Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2005-11-28 | £97,716 |
| 167 Cairo Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2005-07-06 | £60,838 |
| 167 Cairo Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2003-11-14 | £59,983 |
| 167 Cairo Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2002-09-24 | £50,905 |
SR2 8QW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SR2 8QW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | 4out of 4 | 5,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown Primary School Spelter Works Road , Grangetown SR2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road Academy Corporation Road , Hendon SR2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Junior Academy Queen Alexandra Road , SR2 9HE | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Infant Academy Helvellyn Road , SR2 9JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Road Primary School Villiers Street South , SR1 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community school | 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 | 524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy Willow Bank Road , Ashbrooke SR2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 1out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 4out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,347 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 | 2,798 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 | 4,789 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 1out of 4 | 5,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrooke School Ashbrooke Road , Sunderland SR2 7JA | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consilium Evolve Thornhill Academy , Thornholme Road SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barbara Priestman Academy Meadowside , SR2 7QN | 3out of 4 | 2,035 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Shop | 45 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 392 yd | |
| Fru Fru And Friends | 92 Ryhope Road, Sunderland | 486 yd | |
| Grangetown Tandoori | 1 Stockton Terrace, Sunderland | 515 yd | |
| Recovery Connections Enterprises Ltd | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 709 yd | |
| The Community Cafe | 52 Villette Road, Sunderland | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown W M C | 28, 27 | 455 yd | |
| Alexandra | Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland | 555 yd | |
| Hendon Grange | The Hendon Grange, Ocean Road | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown Cantonese Chinese Takeaway | 36, Windsor Terrace | 441 yd | |
| Chip & Fish | 35, Windsor Terrace | 441 yd | |
| Craft Burger Cream Curls | 22 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 477 yd | |
| The Orange Chippy | 11 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown | 533 yd | |
| Buddha Belly | 2, Stockton Terrace | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grangetown Primary School SPELTER WORKS ROAD | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Lower Southmoor (Closed) Commercial Road | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Bodyline Health & Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Ryhope Road | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Southmoor Academy RYHOPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Valley Road Academy CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Raich Carter Sports Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Belford House Sports And Social Club (Closed) Belford Road | grass pitches | 834 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 | 858 yd |
| Hill View Junior Academy QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 890 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 | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 26.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.