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Saint Ives, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Saint Ives is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 16,815. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
16,815 Population 4,004/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,284 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,284 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$384,527 home value, $1,207/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,815
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density4,004/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 7%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,284
Per Capita$48,284
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$384,527
Rent$1,207
Ownership70.3%
Housing Units6,726

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+51.0%

Community

Population16,815
Population Density4,004 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates52.3325°, -0.0766°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (864 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$48,284
Median Age43.2 years

About Saint Ives

Saint Ives is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 16,815. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Saint Ives has a population of 16,815 with a density of 4,004 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (7.1%), with 1.3% Black, 4.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.7% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

16,815
Total Population
4,004
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above United Kingdom avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.7%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.3%

Social Characteristics

Saint Ives vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Saint Ives is $48,284, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,284 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $929, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,530 business establishments. 34.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint Ives vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,284
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,284
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,530

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.3%
Public Transit2.4%
Work from Home34.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint Ives is $384,527, 36% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,207 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 70.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,726 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$384,527
36% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,207
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.3%
Owner-Occupied70.3%
Renter-Occupied29.7%
Housing Units6,726

Property Tax

Climate in Saint Ives

Saint Ives has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 732 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F -3.5° / 12.1° 54.8
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F -2.1° / 15.5° 60.6
Mar 7.1°C / 45°F -1.6° / 17.4° 54.0
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F -1.3° / 19.5° 30.7
May 12.3°C / 54°F 2.7° / 22.7° 53.1
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 6.1° / 27.3° 70.1
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 8.6° / 30.2° 64.1
Aug 17.9°C / 64°F 8.8° / 28.9° 50.8
Sep 15.3°C / 60°F 5.8° / 26.8° 60.0
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 3° / 20° 91.1
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F -0.9° / 15.8° 66.2
Dec 5.4°C / 42°F -2.7° / 13.2° 76.8
Saint Ives experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density4,004/sq mi
Coordinates52.3325°N, 0.0766°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 120 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 142 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 63 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 78 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 149 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 104 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 150 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 62 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 112 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 116 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 62 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 8 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 131 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 81 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 141 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 142 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 128 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 148 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Saint Ives has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% below the national average of 33.7%. 51.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.5%
1% below United Kingdom avg
High School+51.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4,004/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.3%
Public Transit2.4%
Work from Home34.9%

Schools in Saint Ives

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wheatfields Primary School — — — —
Thorndown Primary School — — — —
St Ivo Academy — — — —
Westfield Junior School — — — —
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School — — — —
Aurora Fairway School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint Ives

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
Cam FM 97.2 — MP3
BIG BARN RADIO pop MP3 128 kbps
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
Boomerang Radio — MP3
HearMe - Love songs love songs MP3
Black Cat Radio (US) — MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo — MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Bedford — MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio — MP3 192 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio West Norfolk — MP3 160 kbps
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
KL1 Radio 60s to 90s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint Ives

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Airborne Assault
American Air Museum
British Airliner Collection
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Science Centre
Challis House
Chatteris Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum
Fossils Galore
Heritage Centre
Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room
IWM Duxford
Land Warfare Hall
March & District Museum
Milstein Exhibition Centre
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Armed Police
Museum of Classical Archaeology and Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge
Museum of Zoology
Norris Museum
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Ramsey Rural Museum
Royal Anglian Regiment Museum
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
St Neots Museum
The Centre for Computing History
The Cromwell Museum
The Douglas Finlay Museum of College Life
The Museum of Cambridge
The Polar Museum
Whipple Museum of the History Of Science
Whittlesey Museum

Libraries in Saint Ives

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arbury Court Library0.0
Bar Hill Library0.0
Barnwell Library0.0
Bartlam Library / Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium0.0
Betty and Gordon Moore Library0.0
Biggleswade Library0.0
Buckden Library0.0
Cambourne Library0.0
Cambridge Central Library and Learning Centre0.0
Cambridge University Library0.0
Chatteris Library0.0
Christ's College Library0.0
Churchill College Library0.0
College Library0.0
Comberton Library0.0
Community Information Centre0.0
Cottenham Library0.0
Emmanuel College Library0.0
Forbes Mellon Library0.0
Girton College Library0.0
Gonville and Caius College Library and Archives0.0
Great Shelford Library0.0
Haddenham Library0.0
Hampton Library and Leisure Centre0.0
Histon Library0.0
Homerton College Library0.0
Hughes Hall Library0.0
Huntingdon Library and Archives0.0
LRC0.0
Maitland Robinson Library0.0
March Library0.0
Melbourn Library (in The Hub)0.0
Milton Road Library0.0
Murray Edwards College Library0.0
Newnham College Library0.0
Orton Library0.0
Papworth Library0.0
Parker Library0.0
Pembroke College Library0.0
Pepys Library0.0
Perne Library0.0
Peterborough Central Library0.0
Peterhouse Library and Theatre0.0
Potton Library0.0
Queens' College Library0.0
Quincentenary Library0.0
Ramsey Library0.0
Robinson College Library0.0
Rock Road Library0.0
Sandy Library0.0
Sawston Library0.0
Sawtry Library0.0
Shakeshaft Library0.0
Sherlock Library0.0
Sidney Sussex Library0.0
Squire Law Library0.0
St Ives Library and Learning Centre0.0
St John's College Library0.0
St Neots Library0.0
Stanground Library0.0
Study Centre0.0
Swavesey Library0.0
Taylor Library0.0
The Luzio Building0.0
The New Library0.0
Third Court Library0.0
Warboys Library0.0
West Hub Library0.0
Whittlesey Library & Learning Centre0.0
Willingham Library0.0
Woodston Library0.0
Wren Library0.0
Yaxley Library0.0
Zoology Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint Ives

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car Boot Sale (seasonal)
Food Park
Market Square
Market Square
Skylark Car Boot Sale
Skylark Indoor Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Saint Ives

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dolphin Hotel
Golden Lion Hotel
Olivers Lodge Hotel & Restaurant
Slepe Hall Hotel
Slepe Hall Hotel

Restaurants in Saint Ives

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amore
Bengal Spice
Cherry Valley
Di Rita's at No 2
Ivo Lounge
May Garden
Montaz
St Ives Dhaba
The Curry House
The Taproom
The Welcome Chinese Restaurant
Zzohanna

Cafes in Saint Ives

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Robin Coffee
Cafe Purple
Caffè Nero
Costa
Costa
Local Cafe
Nuts Bistro
Rileys
River Tea Rooms
Tom's Cakes

Clinics in Saint Ives

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St Ives Clinic

Dentists in Saint Ives

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Advanced Oral Health Centre
Cromwell Place Dental Practice
GB #1203825762

Veterinaries in Saint Ives

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cromwell Vets
Riverport Vets

Bus Stations in Saint Ives

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St Ives Bus Station

Gas Stations in Saint Ives

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Morrisons
Shell

Banks in Saint Ives

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank
The Cambridge Building Society

Gyms in Saint Ives

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PureGym

Breweries in Saint Ives

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calverley's Brewery
Potton Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Saint Ives

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint Ives

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
InPiste 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint Ives

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport—Medium Airport
RAF Barkston Heath—Medium Airport
RAF Cranwell—Medium Airport
RAF LakenheathLKZMedium Airport
RAF MarhamKNFMedium Airport
RAF MildenhallMHZMedium Airport
RAF Wittering—Medium Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome—Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Audley End Airfield—Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip—Small Airport
Barnfield Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome—Small Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Benington Airfield—Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Boston Aerodrome—Small Airport
Boughton North Airfield—Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip—Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip—Small Airport
Chatteris Airfield—Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip—Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip—Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip—Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip—Small Airport
Cowbit Airstrip—Small Airport
Crowland Glider Field—Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield—Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome—Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome—Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip—Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
East Winch Airstrip—Small Airport
Easton Maudit Airstrip—Small Airport
Elstree Airfield—Small Airport
Exning Airstrip—Small Airport
Fen End Farm Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint Ives

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ramsey Road Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint Ives

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
International Prayer Palace Church
Jamia Masjid St Ives Mosque
Kingdom Hall
Particular Baptist Meeting House
Particular Baptist Meeting House
Relentless Church
Saint Ives Free Church
Saint Ives Methodist Church
St John The Baptist (Woodhurst Parish Church)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Ives

What is the population of Saint Ives?

Saint Ives has a population of 16,815 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4,004 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Saint Ives expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,284, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $384,527 (36% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Saint Ives?

Saint Ives has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint Ives?

Saint Ives has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $929. There are 1,530 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint Ives?

The median home value in Saint Ives is $384,527. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,207. The homeownership rate is 70.3%.

How are the schools in Saint Ives?

33.5% of adults in Saint Ives hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Saint Ives?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Ives is 7.1% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian. 93.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.

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