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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 41 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
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
18.6(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.11(-64%)
Public order
5.05(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.52(-39%)
Other theft
3.19(-44%)
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 43 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Ambien area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £680,000.

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
Semi-Detached18£282,500
Flats1£222,500
Detached21£370,000
Terraced3£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

CV136FL

Ambien

CV136JP

Laburnum Close

CV136HF

High Street

CV136HB

Church Walks

CV136ER

Ambien

CV136AW

Barr Lane

CV136ES

Stoke Golding Lane

CV136JB

The Green

CV136AH

Main Street

CV136EB

Pine Close

CV116BE

Watling Street

CV136PJ

Tithe Close

CV136JL

Wykin Road

CV136DE

Mira Drive

CV136JN

Stoneley Road

CV136DB

Shenton Lane

CV136AQ

Hilary Bevins Close

CV136DY

St Margaret Road

CV136EH

Greenwood Road

CV136BL

Fenn Lanes

CV136DP

Bosworth Road

CV130AJ

Twenty Acre Lane

CV136LT

Gibbet Lane

CV136EN

Ridgeway

CV136HT

Hinckley Road

CV136PB

Bosworth Road

CV136BF

Convent Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.