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About

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 low crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Maze Hill is £295,000 (around £355 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £213,213 and £428,750. 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
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Maze Hill Population
5,453
Population density
3,973.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
4,674
85.68%
Other White
260
4.77%
Other
64
1.17%
Irish
63
1.15%
African
55
1.01%
Total population: 5,455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
43
1.83%
Total households: 2,347

Property prices in Maze Hill

Median price: £295,000
Price per sq ft: £355
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £213K – £429K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Maze Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,064,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Maze Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£465,000£386
Semi-Detached18£305,000£397
Flats23£190,000£298

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Maze Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maze Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329,950£155,000£249,950£232,000
2017£352,500£146,500£247,000£259,950
2018£347,500£174,000£250,000£240,000
2019£378,475£160,000£251,000£272,975
2020£380,000£175,000£288,000£296,250
2021£433,750£203,000£360,000£445,000
2022£540,000£212,000£335,000£355,000
2023£460,000£236,750£355,000£469,250
2024£420,000£232,500£365,000£315,000
2025£452,500£205,000£275,000£572,500
2026£445,000£197,500£306,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maze Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maze Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264£204£279£269
2017£275£231£267£246
2018£297£232£310£255
2019£285£232£287£286
2020£322£239£303£307
2021£313£257£321£279
2022£389£280£376£383
2023£384£286£393£375
2024£353£310£396£348
2025£374£303£403£434
2026£386£268£373—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maze Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Maze Hill in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hastings district.

Band A£1,784
Band B£2,082
Band C£2,379
Band D£2,677
Band E£3,271
Band F£3,866
Band G£4,461
Band H£5,353

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Maze Hill ward.

Local councillors

Karen Simnett

Maze Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party