Maze Hill
Hastings, East Sussex, England
Reality check: At £282,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 202% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 202% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 202% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £282,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Maze Hill is located in Hastings, East Sussex. Crime rates are above average, with 240 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 43% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Marina Pavilion) is 215m away. The median property price is £282,500, with exceptional growth of 202% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Maze Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- YMCA 1112m · 14 min walk
- Horntye Park Sports Complex 1141m · 14 min walk
- Battlezone Laser Combat 1154m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- High Glades Medical Centre 1591m · 20 min walk
- Sedlescombe Road Surgery 1646m · 21 min walk
- Cornwallis Plaza Surgery 1736m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hastings Library 1542m · 19 min walk
- Hastings Childrenäó»s Library 1656m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- St. Leonards Gardens 60m · 1 min walk
- Warrior Square Garden 574m · 7 min walk
- Gensing Gardens 626m · 8 min walk
- Markwick Gardens 706m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy 756m · 10 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy 897m · 11 min walk
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 925m · 12 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Academy 1259m · 16 min walk
- West St Leonards Primary Academy 1525m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Bunting Close — Hastings52
- Gensing Road — Hastings52
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- Moorhen Close — Hastings52
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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