Herts Essentials in Knebworth

Knebworth is a village and civil parish in the north of Hertfordshire, immediately south of Stevenage. The parish covers the ground between the villages of Datchworth, Woolmer Green, Codicote, Kimpton, Whitwell, St Paul's Walden and Langley, and takes in the village of Knebworth itself, the smaller settlement of Old Knebworth, and Knebworth House. That stately home — and the open parkland around it, long associated with major outdoor events — gives this otherwise quiet commuter village a national profile far larger than its size would suggest. Our Herts Essentials service is perfect for businesses in Knebworth looking to establish a strong online presence and connect with local customers. Knebworth sits within the North Hertfordshire local authority, which records 6,205 business units in ONS UK Business Counts 2025 across the wider district. The district mix is led by professional, scientific and technical services (1,195 units), wholesale and retail (845), construction (830) and a sizeable information and communication base (560), reflecting a prosperous commuter belt rather than an industrial centre. Knebworth's own SG3 postcode area is much smaller and village-scale: Companies House records 443 active companies (as of 1 June 2026) with 49 new incorporations in the last 12 months.