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Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Cornwall

Living in St Ives (Cornwall)

A snapshot of life in St Ives (Cornwall), South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

St Ives (Cornwall) is a village in Cornwall, South West with a population of 5,413. The average house price is £378,736 and the overall crime rate is 62.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where St Ives (Cornwall) ranks

Population

5,413

Avg House Price

£378,736

Crime Rate

62.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

50%

Avg Download Speed

131 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in St Ives (Cornwall). The figures below are sourced from Penzance, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

St Ives (cornwall)'s detached homes (£479,265) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£170,154).

Price Trend (11 Years)

St Ives (cornwall) prices have risen 61% over the last 9 years (£235,928 → £378,736).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£479,265£431,750118
Semi-Detached£309,733£292,55060
Terraced£273,780£248,000183
Flat£170,154£147,50068

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in St Ives (Cornwall) is 62.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in St Ives (cornwall): violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools2
Primary2
Secondary0
% Top two bands50%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
St Ives Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
St Ives Junior SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

St Ives (cornwall) averages 131 Mbps — 31% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most St Ives (cornwall) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 51.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score66.2
% Rated C or Above51.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,418

Demographics & Economy

Population5,413
Median Age47.6
Median Household Income£27,819
Employment Rate53.3%
Owner Occupied66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified30.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in St Ives (cornwall)?
The average house price in St Ives (cornwall) is £378,736 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in St Ives (cornwall)?
The most affordable entry point in St Ives (cornwall) is a flat, with an average price of £170,154.
Is St Ives (cornwall) a safe place to live?
St Ives (cornwall) has a recorded crime rate of 62.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in St Ives (cornwall)?
St Ives (cornwall) has 2 schools in total, with 50% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in St Ives (cornwall)?
Average broadband download speeds in St Ives (cornwall) are around 131 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.1% of premises.
How big is St Ives (cornwall)?
St Ives (cornwall) is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 5,413.

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