St Ives.
“Lifestyle town living, with the Cambridge busway and St Ives' brilliant high street.”
St Ives sits on a sweep of the Great Ouse and feels noticeably independent: well loved cafés, a Monday market, and one of the prettiest medieval bridges in the country. Cambridge is on the guided busway, so commuting in works without a car.
Postcode area: PE27
At a glance
Average sold price
£365,000
To Cambridge
30 min busway
Schools rating
Good
Population
~17,000
Why people love it
Independents
One of the better small town high streets in the region.
On the busway
Cambridge city centre in 30 minutes, no car needed.
Riverside town
Quays, café terraces, and the famous old bridge chapel.
Schools
- St Ivo Academy
- Westfield Junior School
Eat, drink & shop
- The Old Riverview
- The Oliver Cromwell
- Norris Museum café
Getting around
- Guided busway to Cambridge
- A14 access
- Huntingdon Station, 15 min
The St Ives property market.
We sell and let homes in St Ives regularly. See what we have on the market right now, or get a free valuation specific to your road.
For a written valuation specific to your road and property type (with sold price comparables, marketing plan and total first year cost) book a free in person visit. We'll come out within 3 to 5 working days.
If you're a landlord, our managed lettings service includes full Renters' Rights Act 2026 compliance, gas and EICR scheduling, monthly statements and a named property manager for every property.
St Ives, in answers.
What's the difference between St Ives Cambridgeshire and St Ives Cornwall?
St Ives in Cambridgeshire is a Great Ouse market town in the east of England, about 30 minutes from Cambridge. St Ives in Cornwall is a coastal town in the south west. They share a name but nothing else: different counties, different rivers, different feel entirely.
Is St Ives a nice place to live?
St Ives consistently ranks as one of the most liveable market towns in the region. It has a strong independent high street, a Monday outdoor market that's been running for centuries, a medieval bridge with a chapel that's one of only four left in England, and direct guided busway access into Cambridge. Quietly excellent for people who want town amenities and a riverside setting.
How do you get from St Ives to Cambridge?
The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, which terminates in central St Ives, runs into central Cambridge in around 30 minutes. It runs frequently and is by far the most popular route for commuters: no parking issues at the Cambridge end and a faster journey than the A14 at peak times.
What is the average house price in St Ives?
Average sold prices in St Ives sit around £365,000, well below the prices of the surrounding villages, partly because the town has a wider mix of housing stock from terraces near the river through to family homes on the edges.
Does St Ives have a train station?
No, St Ives doesn't have a railway station of its own. The closest is Huntingdon Station, about 15 minutes by car, with direct trains to London King's Cross in 45 to 55 minutes. The guided busway covers the Cambridge commute.
What schools serve St Ives?
St Ivo Academy is the secondary school. Primary options include Westfield Junior School and several others across the town. Most St Ives schools are Good rated.
Other villages and towns
Thinking of moving to St Ives?
We know which homes are coming to market before they list, and we know the agents and neighbours behind them. Drop us a line, we'll keep you in the loop.