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About

The Ambien ward covers a residential and commercial area in the town of Hinckley, within the larger borough of Hinckley and Bosworth. It includes the neighbourhood around Coventry Road and the southern part of the town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, local retail outlets, and light industrial units. It serves as a key residential district for the town's population.

The ward is situated near the railway line and includes the Argents Mead recreation ground, a central green space with a boating lake. Local governance focuses on issues such as planning, infrastructure, and community facilities specific to this part of Hinckley. The area's layout reflects its development as part of the town's expansion in the 20th century.

Area overview

On average Ambien has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ambien is £59,598 per year. There are 3 schools in Ambien: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ambien is home to around 3,764 people, with a population density of about 76.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ambien Population
3,764
Population density
76.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.39(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.11(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.31(-29%)
Public order
3.45(-51%)
Other theft
2.92(-50%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,482
92.46%
Other White
72
1.91%
Indian
35
0.93%
Other Asian
30
0.8%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
28
0.74%
Total population: 3,766

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,119
35.08%
Level 3 (A level)
578
18.12%
No qualifications
485
15.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
453
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
284
8.9%
Total 16+ residents: 3,190

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
743
47.17%
Owns with a mortgage
506
32.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
172
10.92%
Social rents from council
55
3.49%
Other social rented
50
3.17%
Total households: 1,575

Property prices in Ambien

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Ambien area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ambien 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 Ambien over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£410,000
Semi-Detached20£282,500
Terraced5£287,000

10 years median price trend in Ambien

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ambien.

All postcodes in Ambien

CV136JL

Wykin Road

CV136LA

Shenton Lane

CV136LD

Glebe Lane

CV136FF

Ambien

CV136FL

Ambien

CV136JB

The Green

CV136HN

Wykin Lane

CV136HP

Main Street

CV136JN

Stoneley Road

CV136LF

Manor View

CV136AW

Barr Lane

CV136JE

Bennett Close

CV100UX

Mira Drive

CV136BY

Mill Lane

CV136EG

Whitemoors Road

CV136HD

Blacksmiths Yard

CV100TZ

Watling Street

CV136DF

Hornsey Rise

CV136AH

Main Street

CV100TU

Mira Drive

CV136DA

Sibson Lane

CV136HX

Main Street

CV136HA

Church Close

CV136AP

Main Street

CV136DD

Sibson Lane

CV136DW

Wellsborough Road

CV136JP

Laburnum Close

Data Sources

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