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St Ives South

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About

St Ives South ward covers the southern portion of the town of St Ives, extending from the River Great Ouse and its historic town centre. The area includes residential neighbourhoods with a mix of housing, alongside local schools and community facilities. The ward's boundary follows the river to the west, with the A1096 providing a main transport route through the area. Land use is primarily dedicated to housing and associated local services for residents.

A distinctive feature is the Norris Museum, located near the riverfront, which holds collections focused on local history and natural sciences. The ward contains several green spaces and playing fields, including the recreation grounds at Burleigh Hill. Its layout connects to the town's broader network of footpaths and the guided busway stop at St Ives Park & Ride, which lies on the southern edge of the ward.

Area overview

On average St Ives South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Ives South is £58,803 per year. There are 4 schools in St Ives South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Ives South is home to around 7,783 people, with a population density of about 1,503.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Ives South Population
7,783
Population density
1,503.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.9(+51%)
Shoplifting
24.93(+251%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.48(+95%)
Other theft
8.35(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.94(+8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,198
79.6%
Other White
530
6.81%
Pakistani
319
4.1%
Indian
117
1.5%
Bangladeshi
82
1.05%
Total population: 7,786

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,453
37.59%
No qualifications
1,063
16.29%
Level 3 (A level)
976
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
871
13.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
639
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 6,525

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,317
36.61%
Owns with a mortgage
924
25.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
770
21.41%
Other social rented
406
11.29%
Other forms of private rent
89
2.47%
Total households: 3,597

Property prices in St Ives South

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in St Ives South area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £845,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Ives South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£485,000
Flats22£197,500
Semi-Detached25£330,000
Terraced18£277,500

10 years median price trend in St Ives South

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

Data Sources

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