WV4 5SJ is a sought-after residential area on Saffron Gardens, 1.0km from Penn Common in Wolverhampton. Administratively it sits within Penn ward and the Wolverhampton South West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV4, WV4 5SJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wolverhampton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV4 5SJ are sourced from Output Area E00053096 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAFFRON GARDENS, WV4 5SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAFFRON GARDENS, WV4 5SJ.
307
44
£ 47,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WV4 5SJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV4 5SJ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
2 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Detached
£ 223,000
7 sales · Mean £ 221,514
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV4 5SJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Colton Hills Community School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Woodfield Primary School
Penn Hall School
Goldthorn Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Penn News0.6 km
- Paul's Superstore1.0 km
- Family Shop0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- F&N News0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Papa John's Pizza1.0 km
- Lai Do 21.0 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Penn Chippy0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Mount Tavern Also T/a Takeout At The Mount0.9 km
- Penn Golf Club Ltd0.6 km
- The Rose & Crown0.8 km
- Woodfield Social & Sports Club1.0 km
- Penn Bowling Club0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Penn Balti0.6 km
- Penn Tandoori1.0 km
- Malabar Restaurant0.6 km
- Bird Boi0.9 km
- Bromley House Luncheon Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wolverhampton3.8 km
- Coseley4.3 km
- Tipton6.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV45SJ · Data under Open Government Licence