# TR26: St Ives TR26 spans a coastal settlement in Cornwall with modest fundamentals. Over five years, house prices expanded at 1.8% compound annual growth, significantly below the national average, whilst rental yields demonstrated relative strength with 5.4% CAGR. Population increased marginally at 0.7% over the same period. The district scores 37.5 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the second percentile nationally and indicating average prospects. The gentrification stage is classified as latent, suggesting limited evidence of demographic or economic transition. These metrics indicate a market characterised by constrained price appreciation but comparatively stronger rental performance, typical of established coastal areas with limited development pressure.
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- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in St Ives · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.2 points this month to 39/100, driven mainly by safety.
15 planning applications submitted in TR26 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes, 1 change of use.
- Extensions, alterations to existing dwelling and associated works with variation of Condition 2 of decision notice PA25/04532 dated 17/09/2025.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Rear extension to dwelling and creation of new entrance door in existing window opening.Jan 2026 · Decided
- Proposed retention of public house/restaurant and change of use of 1st and 2nd floor to hotel accommodation, 7 residential units and extension over rear courtyard with variation of Conditions 3 and 10 of decision notice PA24/06613 dated 23/12/2024.Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
St Ives (TR26) common questions
Is St Ives up and coming?
St Ives (TR26) has a trajectory score of 39/100 (Average), placing it in the top 96% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 4.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is St Ives safe?
St Ives has a safety score of 25/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in St Ives?
The average property price in St Ives (TR26) is £269k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in St Ives?
The median monthly rent in St Ives (TR26) is £996 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near St Ives?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hayle (TR27), Perranporth (TR6), St Agnes (TR5), Helston (TR13), Camborne (TR14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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