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House names are becoming more diverse | House names are becoming more diverse eachBooks and television shows are influencing homeowners with Toad Hall, ‘Thornfield’ from Jane Eyre and ‘Highclere’ from Downton Abbey popping up in suburban streets. Ross Poldark’s, Nampara cottage can be found on 116 addresses across Britain while Game of Thrones’ Martell, Noble and Bolton are also popular. | ||
Ross Poldark’s, Nampara cottage can be found on 116 addresses across Britain while Game of Thrones’ Martell, Noble and Bolton are also popular. | |||
The most common house names are based on animals and plants according to the research by Royal Mail. | The most common house names are based on animals and plants according to the research by Royal Mail. | ||
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Iconic names such as White House and Clarence also feature on the list of favourites with classics like The Old Vicarage, The Old Post Office and The Cottage still popular. | Iconic names such as White House and Clarence also feature on the list of favourites with classics like The Old Vicarage, The Old Post Office and The Cottage still popular. | ||
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It is great to see that the literary classics are proudly sitting alongside new television shows on the list | It is great to see that the literary classics are proudly sitting alongside new television shows on the list | ||
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People in Doncaster, Guernsey and Holyhead are more likely to pay tribute to rock and roll royalty by naming their home after Elvis Presley’s Graceland. | People in Doncaster, Guernsey and Holyhead are more likely to pay tribute to rock and roll royalty by naming their home after Elvis Presley’s Graceland. | ||
Royal Mail analysed a database of all 29.3 million UK addresses to identify the 50 most popular house names. | IN 2015 the Royal Mail analysed a database of all 29.3 million UK addresses to identify the 50 most popular house names. The top 50 house names in the UK are: | ||
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House signGETTY House names are becoming more diverse eachBooks and television shows are influencing homeowners with Toad Hall, ‘Thornfield’ from Jane Eyre and ‘Highclere’ from Downton Abbey popping up in suburban streets. Ross Poldark’s, Nampara cottage can be found on 116 addresses across Britain while Game of Thrones’ Martell, Noble and Bolton are also popular.
The most common house names are based on animals and plants according to the research by Royal Mail.
Iconic names such as White House and Clarence also feature on the list of favourites with classics like The Old Vicarage, The Old Post Office and The Cottage still popular.
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It is great to see that the literary classics are proudly sitting alongside new television shows on the list Royal Mail spokesman Steve Rooney “It is great to see that the literary classics are proudly sitting alongside new television shows on the list.”
Around 11,900 UK homes are called ‘Orchard’ according to the research with Meadow (11,473) and Rose Cottage (11,308) in second and third places.
Norwich residents are inspired by the greenery and open spaces with the area having the highest concentrations of both Orchard and Meadow.
Mythical creatures are popular in Guernsey, Haslemere, Norwich and York where there are a few ‘Bag Ends’ from the Hobbit.
Dover and Selby are the most likely places to find Harry Potter’s famous school, Hogwarts.
Growing popularity of the royal family has seen a surge in houses called Clarence (230), Sandringham (133) and Balmoral (67).
People in Doncaster, Guernsey and Holyhead are more likely to pay tribute to rock and roll royalty by naming their home after Elvis Presley’s Graceland.
IN 2015 the Royal Mail analysed a database of all 29.3 million UK addresses to identify the 50 most popular house names. The top 50 house names in the UK are:
Orchard 11894
Meadow 11473
Rose Cottage 11308
Holly 8131
Oak 8032
Willow 7913
School House 4323
The Willows 4107
Sunnyside 3982
Springfield 3958
Corner 3902
Highfield 3873
Old School 3012
Primrose 2598
Mill House 2526
The Old Rectory 2500
Yew Tree Cottage 2359
The Old Vicarage 2216
Oaklands 2077
The Old Post Office 2060
Lilac 1973
Honeysuckle 1911
Hillside 1779
Treetops 1676
Woodside 1515
The Old School House 1482
Ivy House 1249
Woodlands 1158
Red House 1037
White House 743
Wayside 741
Granary 700
Lakeside 549
Stables 549
Toad Hall 496
Haven 483
Vicarage 461
Fairview 407
Laurels 341
Thornfield 311
Hillcrest 310
The Barn 298
Firs 292
The Cottage 260
Nook 238
Coach House 233
Clarence 230
Beeches 195
Highclere 188
Gables 172
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