Older, solid-walled homes
Around 36% of homes here are pre-1919. Older roofs, chimneys and timber floors are where repair bills hide, and breathable lime-based materials usually suit these walls better than cement.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · St Ives, Cornwall
Surveyors in St Ives
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys for homes in St Ives, Cornwall, with local data on age, flood, radon and listed buildings.
Our suggestion for St Ives
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
About a fifth or more of St Ives's homes are pre-1919, so the right survey depends on the house. Pick Level 3 for anything pre-1919, listed or much altered; a Level 2 covers a standard post-war or modern house in fair condition.
- Roughly 36% of St Ives's homes pre-date 1919.
- 182 listed buildings in and around St Ives, 3 of them Grade I or II*.
St Ives market snapshot
In 2025, 94 homes sold in St Ives at a median price of £329,500, down 6% on 2024's £350,000.
- Median price, 2025
- £329,500
- Sales, 2025
- 94
- Median vs 2024
- -5.9%
- Leasehold share
- 27%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 5,413
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £535,000 |
| semi-detached | £250,000 |
| terraced | £335,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £285,000 |
Sales mix: terraced 46%, flat/maisonette 24%, detached 18%, semi-detached 12%. TR26. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: St Ives (Cornwall) built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in St Ives
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 182 buildings in and around St Ives, including Church Of St Ia (Grade I); Harbour Wharfs And Piers Including The Two Lighthouses (Grade II*); Porthmeor Pilchard Cellars And Studios (Grade II*). On a listed home, like-for-like repairs with traditional materials are the rule; your surveyor should flag anything that looks unconsented.
List entries: Church Of St Ia · Harbour Wharfs And Piers Including The Two Lighthouses · Porthmeor Pilchard Cellars And Studios
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: St Ives. Inside a conservation area, things like replacement windows and roof changes can need permission, which matters if you're planning work.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
6 of the 100 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 6 in Zone 3. Look up the exact property, not just the postcode, and get an insurance quote early.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of St Ives is class 6: an estimated 30% or more of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. It's invisible and odourless, so the only way to know is a test; ask the seller, or budget for one after you move in.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mining and mundic
A mining search is standard practice in Cornwall, and pre-1950 concrete construction can trigger a mundic test (RICS guidance).
Source: UNESCO WHS; RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of St Ives the bedrock is old volcanic lava (81%). Older homes may be built of local stone; check pointing and wall-head weathering.
Source: BGS 625k
Coastal exposure
At roughly 0.3 km from the open sea, exposure matters: check render, chimneys, window seals and metalwork for salt and weather damage.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold flats
Leasehold made up 27% of St Ives sales in 2025. Ask about years left on the lease, service charges and the sinking fund.
Source: HM Land Registry
When St Ives's homes were built
St Ives LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in St Ives?
Thinking of selling in St Ives? 2025 medians by type: detached £535,000, semi-detached £250,000, terraced £335,000, flat/maisonette £285,000. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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St Ives survey questions
How much do houses cost in St Ives?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 94 homes sold in St Ives in 2025 with a median price of £329,500 (down 6% on 2024's £350,000). The most common type sold was terraced (46% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in St Ives?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Roughly 36% of St Ives's homes pre-date 1919. 182 listed buildings in and around St Ives, 3 of them Grade I or II*. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is St Ives in a radon Affected Area?
Largely, yes. The central square is class 6, meaning 30% or more of homes are estimated above the Action Level, and 100% of checked postcodes are affected.
Does St Ives flood?
6 out of 100 checked St Ives postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 6 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
Do I need a mining search when buying in St Ives?
Almost always. your solicitor will order a mining search as part of the usual Cornish searches.
How do I get a survey quote in St Ives?
Online, in a couple of minutes: Survey Booker gives an instant price for St Ives homes. You can also call us.