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St Ives, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

St Ives is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 9,966. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,966 Population 2,746/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,453 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,453 median income, 4.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$368,220 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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About St Ives

St Ives

St Ives is a medieval market town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is located on the River Great Ouse, and there is a historic stone bridge dating from 1425. The bridge has an unusual chapel incorporated into the structure. The nearby Quayside offers pleasing views of the river and the bridge.

People

Population9,966
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density2,746/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,453
Per Capita$44,453
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$368,220
Rent$1,111
Ownership67.4%
Housing Units3,986

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+49.4%

Community

Population9,966
Population Density2,746 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates50.2086°, -5.4875°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.3 inches (1,049 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,453
Median Age47.6 years

About St Ives

St Ives is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 9,966. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

St Ives has a population of 9,966 with a density of 2,746 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (3.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

9,966
Total Population
2,746
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above United Kingdom avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.6%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

St Ives vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in St Ives is $44,453, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,453 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $855, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 907 business establishments. 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: St Ives vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,453
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,453
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)907

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in St Ives is $368,220, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,111 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 67.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,986 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$368,220
31% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,111
4% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.4%
Owner-Occupied67.4%
Renter-Occupied32.6%
Housing Units3,986

Property Tax

Climate in St Ives

St Ives has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.1°C), the coldest is Feb (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1077 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 5.2° / 9° 120.8
Feb 6.9°C / 44°F 4.8° / 9° 94.8
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F 5.5° / 10.1° 71.9
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F 6.6° / 12° 72.7
May 11.6°C / 53°F 8.8° / 14.5° 61.2
Jun 14°C / 57°F 11.2° / 16.8° 62.7
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 13.2° / 18.6° 69.8
Aug 16.1°C / 61°F 13.3° / 18.9° 78.6
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 12° / 17.4° 77.6
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 10.1° / 14.5° 111.2
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 7.6° / 11.6° 129.9
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 6° / 9.6° 126.0
St Ives experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density2,746/sq mi
Coordinates50.2086°N, 5.4875°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 23, 2011.

Nov 10, 1996 19 km S of St Just, United Kingdom M4.1 31 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 104 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 124 km
Oct 14, 2002 98 km S of Hugh Town, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 78 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 146 km
Mar 28, 2005 71 km WNW of Porspoder, France M3.0 149 km
Feb 8, 1998 18 km SW of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.9 33 km
Sep 5, 1999 15 km WSW of Salcombe, United Kingdom M2.9 109 km
Mar 23, 2008 38 km NW of St Just, United Kingdom M2.8 44 km
May 31, 1998 38 km WNW of Northam, United Kingdom M2.8 122 km
Jun 16, 1991 17 km SSW of Wembury, United Kingdom M2.8 93 km
Apr 2, 2000 33 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M2.7 58 km
Jun 23, 2011 4 km WSW of Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom M2.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in

St Ives has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.1").

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30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.6%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.4%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2,746/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home24.7%

Schools in St Ives

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Ives School - - - -
Nancledra School - - - -
St Ives Infant School - - - -
St Ives Junior School - - - -
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Radio Stations near St Ives

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Chaos Radio (FR) music MP3 320 kbps
The Source FM classical, community radio MP3 110 kbps

Museums in St Ives

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Air Sea Rescue
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Coast The Exhibition
East Pool Mine
Geevor Tin Mine
Hard Rock Museum
Helston Museum
King Edward Mine
Levant Mine and Beam Engine
Marconi Centre
Marizion Museum
Michell's Engine House
Moseley Heritage Museum
Penlee House Gallery
Penlee House, Gallery & Museum
Poldark Mine
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum
Rowena Cade Exhibition
St Ives Archive
St Ives Museum
The End to End Story
The Leach Pottery

Libraries in St Ives

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Camborne Library0.0
Exchange Library0.0
Hayle Library0.0
Helston Library0.0
Morrab Library0.0
Penzance Public Library0.0
Saint Ives Library0.0
St Just Library0.0
The Learning Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in St Ives

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Drill Hall
Farmer's Market
Porthleven Harbour Market

Hotels in St Ives

18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carbis Bay Hotel
Harbour View House
HF Holidays Chy Morvah
Howards Hotel
Lanyons House
Pedn Olva
Plen an Dinas
St Ives Bay Hotel
St Ives Harbour Hotel
The Atlantic
The Countryman
The Garrack Hotel
The Old Vicarage
The Western Hotel
Tregenna Castle Hotel
Treloyhan Manor
Woodland Cottages
Woodland Cottages

Restaurants in St Ives

33 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bamboo House
Beer & Bird
Bier Huis Grand Café
Blas Burgerworks
Caffe Pasta and Pizzeria
Curry Garden
Firehouse Bar & Grill
Hong Kong Kitchen
Hub
Ocean Grill
Onzo Pizzeria
Peppers Pasta & Pizzeria
Porthminster Cafe
Porthminster Kitchen
Rajpoot
Silco Bar & Restaurant
Source Kitchen
St Ives Street Food Kitchen
Talay Thai Kitchen
The Atlantic
The Balcony Bar & Kitchen
The Beach Restaurant
The Garrack Restaurant
The Kitchen Table
The Loft
The Mermaid Sea Food Restaurant
The Mex
The Old Custom House
The Razor Clam
The Rum & Crab Shack
The Searoom Bar & Restaurant
Tretho Lounge
Truffles

Cafes in St Ives

29 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

54 Lemons
Beach Cafe Bar
Beachcomer
Bre
Café at Tate St Ives
Chapels Cafe & Takeaway
Coasters
Costa
Huers
Moomaid of Zennor
Moomaid St Ives
MOR Beach Cafe
Morva Koffi Seaside Coffee
Mount Zion Coffee
Olives
Porthgwidden Beach Cafe
Porthmeor Beach Cafe
Scoff Troff Cafe
Seafood Cafe
Skys Diner
St Eia
St Ives Bay Ice Cream and Coffee House
Surf Shack Café
The Courtyard Tea Room
The Market Place
The Pier Coffee Bar
The Yellow Canary Cafe
West Beach Bar & Cafe
Yallah Coffee

Cinemas in St Ives

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Royal Cinema

Theatres in St Ives

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saint Ives Theatre

Monuments in St Ives

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Knill's Monument

Dentists in St Ives

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pearly Whites
Smile Dentalcare

Veterinaries in St Ives

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St Ives Veterinary Surgery

Train Stations in St Ives

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carbis Bay
St Ives

Bus Stations in St Ives

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St Ives

Banks in St Ives

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Yorkshire Building Society

Golf Courses in St Ives

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tregenna Castle Resort

Breweries in St Ives

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cornish Crown Brewery
Cuckoo Valley Cider
Penzance Brewing Company
Polgoon Vineyard & Orchard
Skreach West Country Cider
St Ives Cider Company
The Mussel Shoals

Airports Near St Ives

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Airport NewquayNQYMedium Airport
RNAS Culdrose-Medium Airport
Bonnallack Airstrip-Small Airport
Land's End AirportLEQSmall Airport
Lower Botrea-Small Airport
Perranporth Airfield-Small Airport
Polpidnick Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Porthtowan Airfield-Small Airport
Predannack Airfield-Small Airport
Roche Barton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Tempest Airstrip-Small Airport
Truro Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in St Ives

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
The Wharf Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in St Ives

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bedford Road Methodist Church
Biblechristian Chapel
Fore Street Methodist Church
Hellesveor Methodist Church
Saint Leonard's Chapel
Saint Nicholas Chapel
St Ives Parish Church
St John
St Senara
The Salvation Army
Towednack Church
Zion Community 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 St Ives

What is the population of St Ives?

St Ives has a population of 9,966 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2,746 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is St Ives expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,453, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $368,220 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in St Ives?

St Ives has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches.

How is the job market in St Ives?

St Ives has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $855. There are 907 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in St Ives?

The median home value in St Ives is $368,220. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,111. The homeownership rate is 67.4%.

How are the schools in St Ives?

30.6% of adults in St Ives hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of St Ives?

The racial and ethnic makeup of St Ives is 3.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 6.3% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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