Area guide · North Hertfordshire

Living in Knebworth

A snapshot of life in Knebworth, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Knebworth is a village in North Hertfordshire, East of England with a population of 4,191. The average house price is £565,311 and the overall crime rate is 50.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Knebworth ranks

Population

4,191

Avg House Price

£565,311

Crime Rate

50.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

328 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£38,188.3

Median Age

42.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Knebworth's detached homes (£783,205) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£251,875).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Knebworth prices have risen 22% over the last 9 years (£462,458 → £565,311).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£783,205	£725,000	22
Semi-Detached	£514,134	£500,000	37
Terraced	£418,823	£392,500	24
Flat	£251,875	£235,000	18

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Knebworth is 50.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Knebworth: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Knebworth averages 328 Mbps — 228% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Knebworth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.2
% Rated C or Above	71.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,136

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,191
Median Age	42.8
Median Household Income	£38,188.3
Employment Rate	61.7%
Owner Occupied	63.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	39.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Knebworth?

The average house price in Knebworth is £565,311 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Knebworth?

The most affordable entry point in Knebworth is a flat, with an average price of £251,875.

Is Knebworth a safe place to live?

Knebworth has a recorded crime rate of 50.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Knebworth?

Knebworth has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Knebworth?

Average broadband download speeds in Knebworth are around 328 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.7% of premises.

How big is Knebworth?

Knebworth is a settlement in North Hertfordshire with a population of approximately 4,191.

Most compared with

How does Knebworth stack up against its neighbours?

Arlesey

Knebworth

House price: £476,109 · £565,311
Crime rate: 48.6 · 50.1
Distance: 10.7 mi

Baldock

Knebworth

House price: £432,242 · £565,311
Crime rate: 38.1 · 50.1
Distance: 8.4 mi

Barton-le-Clay

Knebworth

House price: £425,505 · £565,311
Crime rate: 48.6 · 50.1
Distance: 12.5 mi

Bishop's Stortford

Knebworth

House price: £510,579 · £565,311
Crime rate: 51.7 · 50.1
Distance: 14.7 mi

Borehamwood

Knebworth

House price: £565,322 · £565,311
Crime rate: 75.6 · 50.1
Distance: 14.8 mi

Bricket Wood

Knebworth

House price: £605,503 · £565,311
Crime rate: 64 · 50.1
Distance: 13.5 mi

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