Do you cover St Ives?

Yes. St Ives is one of the towns we sell and let in most often. Our office is at 22A High Street, Brampton, about 15 minutes away, and we cover the whole of St Ives and PE27, from the terraces by the quay through to the family homes on the edges and the surrounding villages. We're an independent Huntingdonshire agent, not a national chain running St Ives from a regional hub.

What's the average house price in St Ives?

Around £322,000 across recent sales, which is noticeably below the surrounding villages because the town has a much wider mix of stock, from small riverside terraces through to detached family homes on the edges. We provide sold price comparables specific to your road and property type as part of every in person valuation.

How long do houses take to sell in St Ives?

Most correctly priced St Ives homes go under offer within 4 to 6 weeks of listing in normal market conditions, with completion 8 to 12 weeks after. Demand is steady from Cambridge commuters who want the guided busway and the independent high street, so well presented homes within walking distance of the centre or the busway often agree faster.

Why do buyers want to live in St Ives?

Three things come up again and again: the guided busway into central Cambridge in around 30 minutes with no parking, one of the best independent high streets in the region, and the riverside setting with the medieval bridge and chapel. It draws Cambridge professionals, families and downsizers who want town amenities without Cambridge prices.

Does St Ives have a train station?

No. The nearest station is Huntingdon, 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. We make sure St Ives marketing leads on the busway and the King's Cross link, because that's what relocating buyers search for.

How do I book a free valuation in St Ives?

Use the Book a Valuation link on this page, call 01480 436161 or email hello@villagerhomes.co.uk. We'll walk the property properly, usually within 3 to 5 working days, and give you a written valuation, comparable evidence, a marketing plan and your total first year cost. No charge and no obligation to instruct us afterwards.

Yes, and deliberately over regulated for our size. We're members of The Property Ombudsman, Trading Standards Approved, hold Client Money Protection via Client Money Protect (CMP), and protect tenancy deposits with the DPS Custodial Scheme. Company number 08965831, registered in England and Wales.

Estate agents in
St Ives.

Villager Homes is an independent estate agency covering St Ives and the surrounding Cambridgeshire towns and villages from our office on Brampton High Street. We sell, value and let homes across PE27 with genuine local knowledge of the town, the busway and the riverside streets.

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22A High Street, Brampton, PE28 4TH · 01480 436161

The Villager Homes office on Brampton High Street, Cambridgeshire

Median sold price

£322,500

To Cambridge

30 min busway

Schools rating

Good

Population

~17,000

A St Ives estate agent that knows the town, not just the postcode.

St Ives is a town of very different streets. A two bedroom terrace by the quay, a Victorian semi off the Broadway, a family home in the St Ivo catchment and a new build on the edge are four completely different markets, with four different sets of buyers. An agent who treats the whole of PE27 as one number will under sell some of them.

We price from your road and your buyer, not a town wide average. We know which streets carry a premium for being a short walk from the busway terminus, why the Monday market and the independent high street matter to relocating families, and which homes appeal to the Cambridge commuters who make up a big share of St Ives demand. That detail is the difference between an asking price and what the right buyer will actually pay.

Practically, our local knowledge shows up in three places: valuations (comparable evidence from genuinely similar St Ives sales), applicant matching (we know which of the buyers on our register are waiting specifically for a St Ives home), and progression (we chase chains weekly so sales move from STC to completion without drift).

Valuations

Free, in person valuations within 3 to 5 working days. You get a written valuation, comparable evidence from sold St Ives properties, a marketing plan and your total first year cost. No obligation to instruct.

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Sales

Professional photography, drone where it adds value, considered floorplans, well-written descriptions, Rightmove/OnTheMarket listing and our active applicant register. We negotiate, qualify offers and progress chains weekly.

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Lettings

Three tiers: Tenant Find (8%+VAT one off), Rent Collection (10%+VAT) and Fully Managed (12%+VAT, our most popular), with full Renters' Rights Act 2026 compliance built in from day one.

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To Let

2 bed · 1 bath

Askwith Grove, St. Ives, PE27

£1,350 pcm

4.7-star average from 106 Google reviews.

4.7

Based on 106 Google reviews, verified and uneditable by us.

Since 2015 we've sold 5 times and bought once with Kye. Always a pleasure and each sale he and his team have always been able to create a win-win for both seller and buyer, maximizing the sale price while ensuring the buyer knows they have the best deal possible.

Mark Davies · 1 day ago

Even as the buyer, Villager Homes were great at communication, giving me updates on progress whenever they could. This was great reassurance after a very long and frustrating process. I really appreciate Gail’s efforts contacting me and being proactive with chasing for updates.

Jessica · 1 week ago

We had a really positive experience selling our property with Villager Homes. From the start, their communication was excellent, we received regular, honest updates and useful feedback throughout the entire process. They did a fantastic job presenting our home. The photos were high quality and really highlighted the best features of the property, and it was clear they took the time to properly understand the house ahead of viewings. What really stood out is that, unlike many estate agents who tend to go quiet unless there’s a viewing, Villager Homes genuinely delivered on their promise to be proactive. We always felt informed and supported, not left wondering what was happening. After the sale was agreed, Ana in particular went above and beyond. She worked incredibly hard to keep us updated on everything happening across the chain, especially during times when communication from other parties was slow or unclear. That made a huge difference and really helped reduce the stress. Overall, we were really pleased with the experience. The whole team were friendly, professional, and consistently went the extra mile to help wherever they could. We’d highly recommend them.

Sam Whiston · 2 months ago

We had a very positive experience with Villager Homes in the process of looking to buy our home, Jack especially was very responsive and accommodating, we would highly recommend villager homes.

Jessica Kidd · 3 months ago

I would highly recommend Villager homes they have been incredible. I viewed a house spontaneously and it was the one for us. They have always been attentive and understanding when we wanted to view a second time. They kept us informed throughout the whole process and were incredibly kind. I worked closely with Ana, and would recommend her to anyone looking purchase within Huntingdon and Brampton. They also work closely with an amazing Mortage broker who despite my circumstances were able to find a solution. Definitely a 5* service, for villager homes, Ana and their close relationship with SJR Mortgages. Great work!

Megan Poppy · 3 months ago

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Common questions about selling in St Ives.

Do you cover St Ives?
Yes. St Ives is one of the towns we sell and let in most often. Our office is at 22A High Street, Brampton, about 15 minutes away, and we cover the whole of St Ives and PE27, from the terraces by the quay through to the family homes on the edges and the surrounding villages. We're an independent Huntingdonshire agent, not a national chain running St Ives from a regional hub.
What's the average house price in St Ives?
Around £322,000 across recent sales, which is noticeably below the surrounding villages because the town has a much wider mix of stock, from small riverside terraces through to detached family homes on the edges. We provide sold price comparables specific to your road and property type as part of every in person valuation.
How long do houses take to sell in St Ives?
Most correctly priced St Ives homes go under offer within 4 to 6 weeks of listing in normal market conditions, with completion 8 to 12 weeks after. Demand is steady from Cambridge commuters who want the guided busway and the independent high street, so well presented homes within walking distance of the centre or the busway often agree faster.
Why do buyers want to live in St Ives?
Three things come up again and again: the guided busway into central Cambridge in around 30 minutes with no parking, one of the best independent high streets in the region, and the riverside setting with the medieval bridge and chapel. It draws Cambridge professionals, families and downsizers who want town amenities without Cambridge prices.
Does St Ives have a train station?
No. The nearest station is Huntingdon, 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. We make sure St Ives marketing leads on the busway and the King's Cross link, because that's what relocating buyers search for.
How do I book a free valuation in St Ives?
Use the Book a Valuation link on this page, call 01480 436161 or email hello@villagerhomes.co.uk. We'll walk the property properly, usually within 3 to 5 working days, and give you a written valuation, comparable evidence, a marketing plan and your total first year cost. No charge and no obligation to instruct us afterwards.
Are you regulated?
Yes, and deliberately over regulated for our size. We're members of The Property Ombudsman, Trading Standards Approved, hold Client Money Protection via Client Money Protect (CMP), and protect tenancy deposits with the DPS Custodial Scheme. Company number 08965831, registered in England and Wales.

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