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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, about 46% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£337,500
Price per sq ft£309
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £431K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 (about £309 per square foot) in Hermitage area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,848 up to £805,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hermitage over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£377,500£312
Semi-Detached11£280,000£282
Terraced3£211,500£358

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hermitage

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hermitage.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,500£177,500£195,000
2017£320,000£205,000£187,000
2018£355,000£203,500£230,000
2019£275,000£237,500£220,000
2020£373,000£252,000£247,500
2021£350,000£303,500£228,000
2022£429,250£295,000£303,750
2023£440,000£271,250£143,000
2024£425,000£295,000£230,000
2025£370,000£267,500£213,250
2026£580,000—£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hermitage.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hermitage.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£192£232
2017£254£203£177
2018£282£200£233
2019£258£205£223
2020£260£218£229
2021£264£269£286
2022£304£267£294
2023£314£280£193
2024£290£248£251
2025£310£267£358
2026£350——
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hermitage.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Hermitage

NR217NZ

St Marys Close

PE322PD

Back Street

PE322TR

Redbricks Drive

NR205SZ

The Common

NR217JH

Bramley Drive

NR217NW

School Road

PE322RJ

Godwick

NR205HY

Gravel Pit Lane

PE322SR

School Road

PE322TD

The Green

PE322SZ

Kipton Cottages

NR217ND

Hall Lane

NR205SP

Hall Lane

NR205SS

West End

NR205TP

Orchard Close

NR205TL

Church Close

PE322TS

Rougham End

NR205AE

St Mary's Meadow

NR205FE

Durrant Close

NR217JU

Meadow View Drive

PE322RS

Beeston Road

NR217NQ

Dereham Road

NR205DS

Brisley Road

NR205DY

Thumb Lane

NR205TB

North View Drive

NR205TA

New Road

PE322TN

Dodma Road

NR205GD

Thumb Lane

NR204HY

Back Lane

PE322PR

Burghwood Close

PE322RD

Church Cottages

PE322PE

Litcham Road

NR205DT

Church Road

NR217NR

Church Road

PE322PZ

Beeston Road

PE322RA

The Street

NR204JF

Tittleshall Road

PE322RH

Fakenham Road

PE322QU

Burghwood Drive

PE322RU

Claxtons Close

PE322PJ

High Street

NR205AT

Copper Beech Close

PE322TP

Rudds Drift

PE322TB

Massingham Road

PE322ST

Massingham Road

PE322TG

Fakenham Road

NR205TE

School Road

NR217HZ

School Road

PE322SW

Common End

NR205DJ

Thumb Lane

PE322TA

New Council Houses

NR205ST

London Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.