The Top 100 UK Street Names Countdown (85)

The Top 100 UK Street Names Countdown continues.

This week we move on to the streets ranked 85th through to 81st by the total number of homes sold between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2025.

At number 85 is Duke Street. Streets bearing the Duke name usually reflect aristocratic influence, often linked to nearby estates, landowners, or developments that took place under the patronage of a Duke. During the Georgian and Victorian expansion of many towns, such names helped convey status and prestige to new residential streets. Over the period, the average price paid on Duke Street was £229,849.

Coming in at number 84 is Mill Street. This name commonly points to the historic presence of a working mill, often located along a river or stream that powered local industry. Many Mill Streets grew up around these early economic centres, which later evolved into residential neighbourhoods once the original industry declined. The average price paid on Mill Street was £326,147.

At number 83 sits Vicarage Road. This name typically reflects the proximity of a parish vicarage, the traditional residence of the local Church of England vicar. As towns expanded around their historic churches, surrounding roads often adopted ecclesiastical references, preserving the link between the settlement and its religious centre. Homes on Vicarage Road recorded an average price of £380,577.

Moving to number 82 is Albert Street. Named in honour of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, the name became extremely popular during the Victorian period, particularly in rapidly growing industrial towns. Developers frequently chose royal names to give new housing streets a sense of respectability and aspiration. The average price paid on Albert Street was £229,418.

Completing this week’s selection at number 81 is Gloucester Road. Streets with the Gloucester name often reflect either historic routes leading towards the city of Gloucester or links to the Dukes of Gloucester, whose title has appeared throughout British royal history. In many towns, Gloucester Road formed part of key transport routes during periods of nineteenth century urban growth. The average price paid on Gloucester Road over the three year period was £442,658.

Next time, the countdown continues as we move on to streets ranked 80th down to 76th, gradually working our way towards number one.