St Ives
A community guide to St Ives in England, the United Kingdom.
- Population
- 5,410 residents
- Region
- England
- Country
- the United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 50.2086, -5.4875
Economy and services
The economy of St Ives reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in England. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of England and the United Kingdom. Businesses based in St Ives draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
St Ives sits at approximate coordinates 50.2086 latitude and -5.4875 longitude within England. The terrain and natural features around St Ives reflect those typical of its part of the United Kingdom, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider England road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching St Ives typically involves the regional road network of England or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United Kingdom. Local routes link St Ives to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of England. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around St Ives.