A fresh study from cash house buyer Good Move has turned the spotlight on the UK’s quirkiest street names, revealing a surprising twist: these oddball addresses might just sway property prices.
From the cheeky ‘Dumb Woman’s Lane’ in Tunbridge Wells to the head-scratching ‘Butt Close Lane’ in Leicester, Britain’s streets serve up a mix of amusement and financial intrigue.
Good Move dug into property values across various postcode zones, uncovering which of these laugh-inducing names lift home prices above local norms—and which drag them down.
Take Birmingham’s ‘Twatling Road,’ where homes fetch £704,104 against a B45 average of £246,027, or Nottingham’s ‘Willey Lane,’ clocking in at £422,000 compared to NG16’s £163,755.
Tunbridge Wells’ ‘Dumb Woman’s Lane’ boasts £797,525, dwarfing TN31’s £341,655, while Doncaster’s ‘Backside Lane’ hits £275,000 against DN4’s £163,738, and Worcester’s ‘Hornyold Road’ reaches £414,090, well above WR14’s £249,022.
Not every quirky name spells profit, though.
Sheffield’s ‘Goosebutt Street’ limps along at £49,046, far below S62’s £127,047, and Leicester’s ‘Butt Close Lane’ sits at £210,952 against LE1’s £361,302.
In London, ‘Cumming Street’ clocks £508,555, short of N1’s £806,399, while Norwich’s ‘Hooker Road’ lands at £156,222 versus NR7’s £229,275, and Lincoln’s ‘Fanny Hands Lane’ trails at £129,699 compared to LN8’s £186,725.
Property expert Nima Ghasri weighs in on the trend: “Not only do these names add a bit of humour to an address, but some have also shown strong price increases over time. A unique name can create intrigue and make a property more memorable. However, factors such as location, property condition, and the overall market are still the primary drivers of property value.”
The data backs up—while a name like ‘Twatling Road’ might spark curiosity, it’s the bricks, mortar, and postcode that seal the deal.
There’s more to it than numbers. Street names can tug at emotions, subtly shaping how buyers feel.
A playful ‘Backside Lane’ or ‘Cock-A-Dobby’ might stick in the mind, giving properties an edge in a crowded market.
Research hints that names tied to positive vibes can nudge perceptions, even decisions.
“Street names can influence emotions and homebuying decisions,” notes the study, suggesting that for buyers chasing character, ‘Willey Lane’ could be a standout pick.
For London’s property crowd, where every edge counts, this quirks-and-all report offers a fresh lens
Whether a giggle-worthy address boosts value or dents it, Good Move’s findings prove one thing: in the UK’s housing game, even the street sign can play a part.