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Maze Hill ward occupies the northwestern section of Hastings, stretching inland from the edge of the town centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing along its central avenues. Its streets climb the lower slopes, offering elevated views back towards the town and the English Channel. The ward contains several local schools and community facilities, serving its settled population.

The western boundary is partially defined by the dense woodland of Hastings Country Park, providing direct access to walking trails and natural scenery. A notable local landmark is the Hastings Cemetery and Crematorium, a large, tranquil green space with historic monuments. The area maintains a quiet, neighbourhood atmosphere, distinct from the more bustling seafront and town centre districts just to its south.

Area overview

On average Maze Hill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Maze Hill is £48,582 per year. There are 1 schools in Maze Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Maze Hill is home to around 5,453 people, with a population density of about 3,973.3 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Maze Hill Population

5,453

Population density

3,973.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.13(+14%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.09(-18%)

Other theft

8.25(+47%)

Public order

6.97(+15%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.24(-3%)

South East average

Demographics

British

4,674

85.68%

Other White

260

4.77%

Other

1.17%

Irish

1.15%

African

1.01%

Total population: 5,455

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,466

31.31%

No qualifications

907

19.37%

Level 3 (A level)

777

16.6%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

626

13.37%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

502

10.72%

Total 16+ residents: 4,682

Housing

Owns outright

924

39.37%

Owns with a mortgage

626

26.67%

Private landlord or letting agency

531

22.62%

Other social rented

199

8.48%

Other forms of private rent

1.83%

Total households: 2,347

Property prices in Maze Hill

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £311,000 in Maze Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Maze Hill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£445,000	£311,500	£365,000	£577,500	£694,000
Flats	26	£190,000	£116,250	£170,125	£219,750	£490,000
Semi-Detached	17	£300,000	£244,000	£255,000	£315,000	£443,100
Terraced	4	£572,500	£254,750	£473,750	£691,250	£958,250

10 years median price trend in Maze Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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