Knebworth
Parish in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.871, -0.212 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 23 20 |
| Population: | 4,155 |
Knebworth sits in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England, a compact village and civil parish set amid parkland and arable countryside and lying within easy commuting distance of London thanks to its rail links; it’s also close to the larger town of Stevenage, which provides many local services. The village retains a mix of Victorian and older housing, a small high street of shops and schools, and feels both rural and well connected.
Most people know the area for Knebworth House, the Lytton family seat set in sweeping grounds that has long been a focus for visitors and large open‑air events; combined with a medieval church and historic village core, that gives the parish an unusually strong cultural and historic identity for its size. Tourism and events sit alongside farming and commuter life in the local economy, and community groups and clubs keep the village socially active.
Postcode districts covering Knebworth
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Islington 22.8 miles36.7 km
- City of Westminster 24.9 miles40 km
- Luton 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Harrow 19.9 miles32 km
- Watford 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Bedford 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Harlow 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Stevenage 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hemel Hempstead 13.8 miles22.2 km
- St. Albans 9.3 miles15 km
- Welwyn Garden City 4.6 miles7.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Knebworth Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Roebuck Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Woolmer Green Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Codicote Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Longmeadow Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bedwell Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Shephall Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Rush Green Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Stevenage Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Datchworth Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Langley Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Symonds Green Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Knebworth
SG3 6BW, SG3 6PD, SG3 6HE, SG3 6YY, SG3 6ER, SG3 6DB, SG3 6PG, SG3 6HJ, SG3 6BQ … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Stansted Airport 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Knebworth Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stevenage Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Hotels near Knebworth Ad
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Holiday Inn Stevenage 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Chequers 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stevenage 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Tewinbury Farm Hotel 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Cromwell Hotel Stevenage 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Roebuck Inn 3 1.3 miles2 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 7.4 miles11.8 km
- The Fox at Willian 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The White Horse 7.1 miles11.4 km
Schools in Knebworth
- Knebworth Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadhall Way Stadium 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 5 miles8 km
- British School Museum Museum 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Hatfield House Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- University of Hertfordshire University 8.2 miles13.3 km
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Oaklands College College 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Beechwood House Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Wrest House Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km