George Yard St Ives, Huntingdonshire
1 address across 1 postcode (PE27), about 80 m long. USRN 17800936.
- Flood: 19 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Huntingdonshire costs £2,556 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 7.9 km (4.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 340 m away, and Berman Park (8.2 hectares) is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grove Medical Practice, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 132 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Huntingdonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,556 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,704 | £1,988 | £2,272 | £2,556 | £3,124 | £3,693 | £4,261 | £5,113 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (36% of about 1,350 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, ST IVES (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 8.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 17, WEST STREET, grade II
- 2 AND 3, WAITS, grade II
- 30 AND 32, BROADWAY, grade II
- 33 AND 35, BROADWAY, grade II
- 37, BROADWAY, grade II
- BURLEIGH HOUSE, grade II
- GARDEN WALL AND GATE PIERS TO BURLEIGH HOUSE, grade II
- YORK HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Car Showroom, London Road, St Ives, PE27 5EZ: up to 49 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 11 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 29 homes the Environment Agency counts, 7 are in areas at high risk, 10 medium, 12 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE27 5PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Huntingdon 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St John's Road St Ives | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station St Ives | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Globe Place Car Park | 80 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Ives Park & Ride GeniePoint | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 53.4 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grove Medical Practice | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Ives Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Broadway (Dental Surgery) | 110 m |
| Hospital | Royal Papworth Hospital | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Police station | Huntingdon Police Station | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BP - St Ives SF Connect, St Ives Cashzone | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Berman Park 8.2 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warner's Park 2.3 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 250 m north-west. 151 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 250 m north-west |
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m south |
| Chapel of St Ledger | Listed building, Grade I | 300 m south |
| St Ives Bridge | Scheduled monument | 310 m south |
| The Bridge | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m south |
| The priory barn: remains of the Benedictine priory at Saint Ives | Scheduled monument | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Obelisk at site of Republic Cottage, Stocks Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holt Island | Island | 170 m west |
| Back Water | Lake or reservoir | 340 m west |
| Old River | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| St Ives Thicket | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Houghton Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Huntingdonshire: see them on the Huntingdonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eastfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Ivo Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wheatfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hemingford Grey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thorndown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vadi Kitchen PE27 5BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Broadway Cellars PE27 5BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Taj Street Kitchen PE27 5BN | Other catering premises | 50 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| The Commute Cafe PE27 5BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Fortune Dragon PE27 5BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Floods Tavern PE27 5BX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Royal British Legion & Ivy PE27 5BX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Mar 2025 |
| St’ives Pizza & Kebab House PE27 5BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| The Lounge PE27 5BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Three by One Europe PE27 5BN | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| The Grantchester hamper company | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Chicken licking PE27 5BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Jerk Up PE27 5BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Mira St Ives Ltd T/A Local Cafe PE27 5BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Fifi's Cakery PE27 5BX | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 17 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nightclub (45); On or near The Broadway (19); On or near Crown Street (17); On or near Bridge Street (14); On or near Merryland (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PE27 5PL: 1 address of 46 in the postcode
Nearby streets
West Street · Coach Mews · Rule & Parker Court · Globe Place · St George's Road · Tannery Mews · The Broadway · Nicholas Lane · North Road · Cow & Hare Passage · The Waits · St John's Road
All the streets in PE27 and across Huntingdonshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.