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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. The median sale price in Hermitage is £320,000 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £251,250 and £405,000. 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: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £284
Sales (last 12 months): 28
Typical range (middle 50%): £251K – £405K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Hermitage area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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
Detached17£352,500£298
Semi-Detached6£310,000£283
Terraced5£211,500£290

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£215,000
2026£560,000£375,000£134,000
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£309£278£344
2026£346£240£93
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Breckland district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,901
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,444
Band E£2,987
Band F£3,530
Band G£4,073
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hermitage ward.

Local councillors

Robin Hunter-Clarke

Hermitage - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative