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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

NR217NT

Fairview Drive

NR217HY

Manor Farm Cottage

PE322TB

Massingham Road

NR217NG

Jarvis Drive

NR205EB

Fakenham Road

NR217NF

Fakenham View

PE322GH

Cedar Close

PE322PS

Litcham Road

PE322PZ

Beeston Road

PE322SS

Church Lane

NR204JE

Whissonsett Road

NR205SS

West End

NR217HT

Clay Lane

NR217NR

Church Road

NR205SZ

The Common

PE322RH

Fakenham Road

PE322QA

Litcham Road

PE322QE

Peakhall Road

PE322SY

Weasenham Road

NR217NH

Dereham Road

PE322PP

Back Lane

PE322RU

Claxtons Close

NR204JB

Church Lane

PE322RD

Church Cottages

NR217NN

Timperley Estate

NR204JG

New Road

PE322SZ

Kipton Cottages

PE322FX

St Peter Drive

PE322GF

Hermitage

PE322PG

Blenheim Crescent

PE322SN

Rougham End

PE322TS

Rougham End

NR204JD

Whissonsett Road

NR204JQ

Stanfield Road

NR205FE

Durrant Close

PE322TJ

Dodma Road

NR205SP

Hall Lane

NR205TF

Rectory Terrace

PE322PU

Manor Terrace

NR205DX

Oxwick Road

PE322RG

Stanfield Road

NR205TB

North View Drive

PE322PX

Tittleshall Road

PE322TH

The Street

PE322QU

Burghwood Drive

PE322TN

Dodma Road

NR204JH

Reed Lane

NR205SR

Mill Lane

PE322RJ

Godwick

PE322SX

Lambert's Lane

NR217NP

Gormans Lane

PE322QF

Renowood Close

Data Sources

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