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St Ives East

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About

St Ives East ward encompasses the eastern portion of the historic market town of St Ives. The area is largely residential, featuring a mix of housing from different periods. It includes the residential developments off East Street and Houghton Road. The ward is bordered by the River Great Ouse to the north, which influences its layout. Local amenities are centred around the town's eastern approach, providing services for the community.

The ward contains the distinctive Norris Museum, which holds local historical collections. Recreational spaces include the Holt Island Nature Reserve, accessible via a footbridge over the river. The area's geography is defined by the river's course and the old railway line, now a footpath. Transport connections are provided by the A1123 road, linking to the wider district of Huntingdonshire.

Area overview

On average St Ives East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Ives East is £62,792 per year. There are 1 schools in St Ives East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Ives East is home to around 6,635 people, with a population density of about 1,229.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Ives East Population
6,635
Population density
1,229.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.07(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.15(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.43(-15%)
Shoplifting
5.43(-24%)
Vehicle crime
4.22(-7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,366
80.95%
Other White
491
7.41%
Pakistani
137
2.07%
Bangladeshi
90
1.36%
Indian
78
1.18%
Total population: 6,629

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,700
31.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,077
19.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
805
14.84%
No qualifications
750
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
658
12.13%
Total 16+ residents: 5,423

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,011
34.97%
Owns outright
982
33.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
598
20.68%
Other social rented
181
6.26%
Other forms of private rent
45
1.56%
Total households: 2,891

Property prices in St Ives East

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in St Ives East area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Ives East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Ives East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£380,000
Semi-Detached21£300,000
Terraced43£240,000

10 years median price trend in St Ives East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Ives East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.