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About

Hermitage ward is a rural area in the Breckland district of Norfolk. Its landscape is characterised by agricultural land, scattered woodland, and small villages. The settlement pattern includes places like Great Ellingham, Little Ellingham, and Rockland All Saints. The local economy has traditional ties to farming and forestry, with the land supporting arable crops and livestock.

The area lies within the distinctive Breckland region, known for its sandy, acidic soils and heathland ecosystems. This geology supports specific flora and has historically influenced land use. The ward contains several conservation sites and areas of historical interest, reflecting its long-standing settlement. Community life is centred around the individual villages and their local amenities.

Area overview

On average Hermitage has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hermitage is £51,987 per year. There are 1 schools in Hermitage: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hermitage is home to around 2,834 people, with a population density of about 40.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hermitage Population
2,834
Population density
40.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.82(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.76(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.76(+21%)
Other theft
2.82(-49%)
Other crime
2.82(+41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,715
95.83%
Other White
51
1.8%
Irish
19
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.46%
Other Asian
8
0.28%
Total population: 2,833

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
665
27.66%
No qualifications
484
20.13%
Level 3 (A level)
399
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
358
14.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
260
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 2,404

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
616
49.32%
Owns with a mortgage
289
23.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
139
11.13%
Other social rented
128
10.25%
Other forms of private rent
49
3.92%
Total households: 1,249

Property prices in Hermitage

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in Hermitage area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,848 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hermitage in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hermitage over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£415,000
Flats1£125,000
Semi-Detached12£252,500
Terraced1£211,500

10 years median price trend in Hermitage

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hermitage.

All postcodes in Hermitage

NR217NU

Market Hill

NR205GD

Thumb Lane

NR205DS

Brisley Road

NR205TD

East View Crescent

NR217HZ

School Road

PE322RL

Castle Green

NR205TL

Church Close

NR217JJ

Conference Way

PE322RA

The Street

PE322TQ

Low Street

NR205SU

The Terrace

NR217HU

Raynham Road

NR217NL

Whissonsett Road

PE322PJ

High Street

NR205DU

Whissonsett Road

PE322QY

The Paddocks

NR205ED

Main Dereham Road

NR217JE

Dereham Road

PE322TA

New Council Houses

PE322TR

Redbricks Drive

NR217JF

Main Dereham Road

PE322GB

Earlsmead Gardens

PE322TG

Fakenham Road

NR204FF

Back Lane

NR217NQ

Dereham Road

PE322RS

Beeston Road

NR217AA

Crown Road

PE322PH

Fakenham Road

PE322PL

High Street

NR205DY

Thumb Lane

NR204JJ

Reed Lane

NR205DT

Church Road

NR205SY

Hermitage

NR217PB

Church Green

PE322PQ

Wellingham Road

PE322TP

Rudds Drift

NR204HY

Back Lane

NR205EE

Main Dereham Road

PE322SR

School Road

PE322ST

Massingham Road

NR204JF

Tittleshall Road

NR204AP

Church Lane

PE322SP

Common End

NR205TP

Orchard Close

PE322PF

Wellingham Road

PE322PT

Litcham Road

NR205SX

Colkirk Road

NR205TU

Springwell Road

PE322SU

Massingham Road

NR217JD

Common End

PE322PW

Back Street

PE322RF

Reed Lane

NR205TH

Stocks Hill

NR217JG

Main Dereham Road

NR204HZ

Back Lane

PE322PN

Church Lane

PE322QD

Church Lane

PE322PE

Litcham Road

PE322TD

The Green

PE322TE

Lamberts Close

PE322GG

Hermitage

NR204JA

Back Lane

PE322RB

The Street

NR217HS

Norman's Burrow Road

NR217JU

Meadow View Drive

PE322PD

Back Street

PE322RQ

Back Street

PE322TF

Fakenham Road

NR205TE

School Road

NR217NZ

St Marys Close

PE322QB

Old Litcham Road

NR205EA

Hermitage

NR205ST

London Street

NR205TA

New Road

PE322SW

Common End

NR205AP

High Street

NR205AT

Copper Beech Close

NR217NW

School Road

PE322FS

Sawmill Loke

PE322RE

Church Cottages

NR205DZ

Oxwick Road

NR217JH

Bramley Drive

NR217NJ

Whissonsett Road

PE322FT

Sizeland Drive

NR217ND

Hall Lane

PE322PY

Rattlerow

NR205AE

St Mary's Meadow

NR205DJ

Thumb Lane

NR205FF

Tower Close

NR205TG

Wash Lane

NR217NE

Hall Lane

NR217NS

Church Road

PE322RT

Colley Hill Drift

NR205DP

Fakenham Road

NR217HX

Raynham Road

PE322PR

Burghwood Close

NR204JW

Church Lane

NR205HY

Gravel Pit Lane

NR205TQ

Dereham Road

NR217JQ

Main Dereham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.