Knebworth
Built-up area in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.866, -0.186 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 24 20 |
| Population: | 4,155 |
Knebworth is a village in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England, set on gently rolling countryside about 20–25 miles north of London. It sits close to Stevenage and benefits from good rail and road links, giving it a relaxed rural feel while remaining within commuting distance of the capital.
The village is best known for Knebworth House, a historic country house with parkland that hosts large open‑air concerts and draws visitors year‑round, which has shaped Knebworth’s cultural and tourist profile. Locally the economy mixes agriculture, tourism and commuter incomes, and socially the community combines long‑established families with newer residents, supported by village shops, pubs and regular community events.
Postcode districts covering Knebworth
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 21.1 miles
- Islington 22.3 miles
- City of Westminster 24.5 miles
- Luton 11 miles
- Harrow 19.9 miles
- Watford 17.1 miles
- Bedford 22.1 miles
- Harlow 14.2 miles
- Stevenage 2.6 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 14.6 miles
- St. Albans 9.7 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 4.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Longmeadow Ward 1.3 miles
- Datchworth Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Woolmer Green Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Roebuck Ward 1.6 miles
- Shephall Ward 2 miles
- Aston Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Welwyn East Ward 2.2 miles
- Bandley Hill & Poplars Ward 2.2 miles
- Bedwell Ward 2.4 miles
- Codicote Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Tewin Wood Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Aston, Datchworth & Walkern Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Knebworth
SG3 6DA, SG3 6BP, SG3 6DB, SG3 6PF, SG3 6AA, SG3 6EE, SG3 6EH, SG3 6PL, SG3 6NP … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 7.8 miles
- Stansted Airport 18 miles
- Knebworth Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Stevenage Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Knebworth Ad
- The Wellington 2.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 2.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 2.5 miles
- The Chequers Inn 1.1 miles
- Roebuck Inn 3 1.2 miles
- Novotel Stevenage Hotel 4 1.7 miles
- The Poacher 2.5 miles
- Hotel Cromwell Stevenage 4 3.4 miles
- Premier Inn Stevenage Central 3 2.3 miles
- The Brocket Arms 4 miles
Schools in Knebworth
- Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 1.7 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 5 miles
- British School Museum Museum 6.7 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 7.3 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 8.2 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 8.2 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 8.6 miles
- Oaklands College College 8.8 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 9.2 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 10.5 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 13.1 miles
- Wrest House Estate 13.7 miles