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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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 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
44
Deprivation level
7/10
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
22.58(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.17(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.53(-69%)
Other crime
3.18(+62%)
Burglary
2.47(-11%)
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 35 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Hermitage area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,848 up to £805,000.

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
Terraced1£211,500
Detached20£372,500
Flats1£125,000
Semi-Detached13£280,000

10 years median price trend in Hermitage

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

All postcodes in Hermitage

PE322PP

Back Lane

PE322PG

Blenheim Crescent

NR205EE

Main Dereham Road

NR204JJ

Reed Lane

PE322TE

Lamberts Close

PE322GB

Earlsmead Gardens

NR217JQ

Main Dereham Road

PE322GG

Hermitage

PE322SS

Church Lane

NR217NU

Market Hill

NR217HU

Raynham Road

PE322SN

Rougham End

PE322TH

The Street

PE322QY

The Paddocks

NR217NP

Gormans Lane

PE322SU

Massingham Road

PE322PS

Litcham Road

PE322PQ

Wellingham Road

NR205SU

The Terrace

NR217NG

Jarvis Drive

NR217AA

Crown Road

NR217JJ

Conference Way

NR204JD

Whissonsett Road

PE322RQ

Back Street

PE322PN

Church Lane

PE322QB

Old Litcham Road

NR217HX

Raynham Road

PE322PU

Manor Terrace

PE322PF

Wellingham Road

NR205TH

Stocks Hill

NR217NT

Fairview Drive

NR217NN

Timperley Estate

NR217NE

Hall Lane

NR205TF

Rectory Terrace

PE322FX

St Peter Drive

PE322QF

Renowood Close

PE322QA

Litcham Road

PE322RF

Reed Lane

NR204FF

Back Lane

NR205DZ

Oxwick Road

PE322PL

High Street

NR205SX

Colkirk Road

PE322PY

Rattlerow

PE322RB

The Street

PE322TF

Fakenham Road

PE322RE

Church Cottages

PE322RG

Stanfield Road

PE322RL

Castle Green

PE322TQ

Low Street

NR217NF

Fakenham View

NR205TQ

Dereham Road

PE322RT

Colley Hill Drift

NR204JB

Church Lane

PE322TJ

Dodma Road

NR217PB

Church Green

NR217JF

Main Dereham Road

NR217HT

Clay Lane

NR204JA

Back Lane

NR217NH

Dereham Road

NR205EA

Hermitage

NR205DP

Fakenham Road

NR217JD

Common End

PE322SP

Common End

PE322SX

Lambert's Lane

NR217NL

Whissonsett Road

PE322PH

Fakenham Road

NR205AP

High Street

PE322GF

Hermitage

NR204AP

Church Lane

NR205ED

Main Dereham Road

NR204JW

Church Lane

NR205TD

East View Crescent

NR204JE

Whissonsett Road

PE322FT

Sizeland Drive

NR205EB

Fakenham Road

NR204JG

New Road

NR205TU

Springwell Road

NR205SY

Hermitage

NR217JG

Main Dereham Road

PE322QE

Peakhall Road

NR204JQ

Stanfield Road

NR205DX

Oxwick Road

PE322FS

Sawmill Loke

PE322QD

Church Lane

NR217HS

Norman's Burrow Road

NR205SR

Mill Lane

PE322PW

Back Street

PE322SY

Weasenham Road

PE322PX

Tittleshall Road

PE322PT

Litcham Road

NR205FF

Tower Close

NR217NS

Church Road

NR205TG

Wash Lane

NR204HZ

Back Lane

NR205DU

Whissonsett Road

PE322GH

Cedar Close

NR217NJ

Whissonsett Road

NR217HY

Manor Farm Cottage

NR217JE

Dereham Road

NR204JH

Reed Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.