2.70 The developed part of Knebworth around the railway station is approximately 120 ha. This gives a density of approximately 17 dwellings per hectare. Recent developments such as New Close, Kerr Close, Peter's Way and Woodstock and (the extension of) Wadnall Way have significantly increased this average density. The population of Knebworth has approximately doubled since 1970. Notable inhabitants A. Duncan Carse, painter, of Deards End 1922–1923 Barbara Follett David Ensor, British lawyer, actor, author and Labour Party politician David Lytton-Cobbold, 2nd Baron Cobbold Earls of Lytton Edward Bulwer-Lytton Henry Lytton-Cobbold, 3rd Baron Cobbold James Oswald (1710–1769), 18th-century composer Ken Follett Robert Wilson, MBE, founder of Music for Youth Tony Byworth, country music journalist Tony Cascarino, retired Irish football player. Local publications The Knebworth Parish News is published monthly and delivered to around 800 homes in Knebworth. It is published on paper only. Although it contains secular articles, the cost of production is underwritten by the Parochial Church Council, which has editorial control of the publication. The Stevenage Comet is delivered to a small number of homes in the village. See also Concerts at Knebworth House References External links Knebworth Parish Council Villages in Hertfordshire Civil parishes in Hertfordshire North Hertfordshire District