Town Pop. 3,780

Living in Knebworth: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Knebworth is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Knebworth most outperforms the national norm: 41/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Knebworth places 3rd of 6 in the SG3 postcode district.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (81). That puts Knebworth in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SG3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
81 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 99 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Shoplifting 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 67 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 38 crimes
  2. 2 Strafford Court 17 crimes
  3. 3 Crab Tree Road 15 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 9.718 · PM2.5 7.265 · PM10 12.999 µg/m³
68
Green Space 40
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 21 within 4km
2Good
  • Knebworth Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsLister Hospital3.7 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital5.1 mi
Potters Bar Clinic11.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryShephall Health Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,857 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
79
Full fibre (FTTP)69.8%
available across North Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 95 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.7%Student3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.8%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership69.1%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,633
B £1,905
C £2,177
D £2,449
E £2,993
F £3,537
G £4,082
H £4,898
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
41
Knebworth 0.1 mi
Stevenage 2.6 mi
Welwyn North 2.9 mi
J7 A1(M) 1.5 mi
J7 A1(M) 1.9 mi
J6 A1(M) 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £449,975 32
Terraced £375,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£262k £430k £603k £771k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Woolmer Green 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Datchworth 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Oaklands 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Aston (East Hertfordshire) 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Codicote 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tewin Wood 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stevenage 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Welwyn 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rush Green 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Watton at Stone 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tewin 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Benington 34 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Knebworth a nice place to live?

Knebworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Knebworth is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Knebworth?

Knebworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 306 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Knebworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Knebworth are Knebworth Primary and Nursery School and St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Knebworth in total.

What are house prices like in Knebworth?

The current median house price in Knebworth is £449,975, around 58% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £375,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Knebworth in context

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Postcode districts in Knebworth

SG3 45 ⇄

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