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Living in Knebworth
Thinking about moving to Knebworth? Discover why it's a great place to live, fun things to do here, what the local schools and transport connections are like - and of course the most important thing of all: how much houses cost to buy.
Your guide to moving to Knebworth
Why Knebworth is a good place to live
Knebworth is a delightful place to live, brimming with character and charm. This idyllic English village is well-connected, providing direct trains to London King's Cross, and easy access to the A1(M) for those with a car. Living in Knebworth provides a relaxed lifestyle with a solid balance between country life and modern amenities. The high street offers various conveniences such as a Co-op shop, Post Office, and several takeaways. There's also an atmosphere perfect for families, with the local favourite Lytton Arms serving delicious food and real ales. The local schools are lauded and the area is abundant with recreational facilities such as cricket pitches and tennis courts at Knebworth Recreation Grounds.
What's Knebworth famous for?
Knebworth boasts a storied past and is particularly famous for Knebworth House. This Grade II listed building has hosted some of the most significant acts in music history, from Queen, The Rolling Stones to Oasis, solidifying the area's position on the global music map. Adding to its fame, Knebworth House has also graced the silver screen, appearing in popular Hollywood productions including The King's Speech and Paddington 2. Its 16th-century design and the fact that it served as Wayne Manor in 1989's Batman, has continually captured audience's imaginations around the world.
Things to do in Knebworth
Knebworth is a hive of activity. Either if you're a resident or visitor, the area offers plenty of things to do. An absolute must is exploring the majestic Knebworth House, its lovely gardens and the 250-acre Deer Park, home to a herd of deer. Younger adventurers will be thrilled with the dinosaur trail and Fort Knebworth adventure playground. For those who are sports inclined, the local cricket, football, and tennis clubs afford you the perfect opportunity to flex your sporting prowess while the playgrounds in Lytton Fields and King George V Park guarantee a fun-filled afternoon with family.
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Average asking prices in Knebworth today
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Properties currently for sale in Knebworth
Whether you're looking to buy a family home or a beautiful apartment, we've got you covered.
Guide price
£450,000
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Living rooms1
2 bed semi-detached house for sale
Gun Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG3Guide price
£635,000
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Living rooms2
3 bed mews for sale
New Close, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG3£200,000
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Living rooms1
1 bed maisonette for sale
St. Martins Road, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG3£475,000
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Living rooms1
3 bed bungalow for sale
Hornbeam Spring, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG3Guide price
£1,150,000
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Living rooms4
4 bed detached house for sale
Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG3
Transport in Knebworth
Find the nearest train stations and other transport links in Knebworth.
Local connections
- Knebworth
- National Rail
- 0.1 miles / 0.2 km
- Stevenage
- National Rail
- 2.7 miles / 4.3 km
- Watton-at-Stone
- National Rail
- 2.8 miles / 4.5 km
- Welwyn North
- National Rail
- 3 miles / 4.8 km
- Welwyn Garden City
- National Rail
- 4.6 miles / 7.4 km
- Hertford North
- National Rail
- 6.1 miles / 9.8 km
Schools in Knebworth
Discover local primary schools, secondary schools and sixth form colleges in Knebworth.
Education in Knebworth
- Knebworth Primary and Nursery School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2023)
- All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth
- Ages: 4 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2018)
- St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School
- Ages: 4 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2022)
- Shephalbury Park Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2022)
- Longmeadow Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (2023)
- St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (2013)
Local pubs in Knebworth
Chequers Inn
Woolmer Green, Knebworth, SG3A traditional pub, serving great food and a great selection of drinks.
Red Lion
Woolmer Green, Knebworth, SG3Robin Hood & Little John
Rabley Heath, Welwyn Garden City, AL6The Robin Hood and Little John, a family owned pub and restaurant dating back to the 16th Century.
Roebuck Inn
Roebuck, Stevenage, SG2Chequers
Longmeadow, Stevenage, SG2