The Most Popular Dog Breed-Inspired Street Names in London Revealed

With over 2 million streets across the UK, there are plenty of quirky and obscure names out there, but did you know that dog breeds are a popular theme?

In fact, recent data has shown there are over 660 dog-breed inspired street names, with everything from Cavalier Close to Dane Road, across England and Wales.

However, a new study, undertaken by the UK’s biggest dedicated delivery company, Evri, has revealed which breeds are the most popular for street name inspiration in London.

Analysing the Kennel Club’s 50 dog breeds, with everything from Cocker Spaniels to Labradors, the results have shown the Great Dane takes top spot in London.

From Danewood Drive, Dane Place and Dane Drive there are 18 street names all related to the Great Dane!

Other breeds inspiring London’s street names include Pointers and Newfoundlands, with streets such as Pointers Close and Newfoundland Place.

With dog breeds being popular, the study also looked at general dog-themed street names, such as those including bark, kibble and woof. The research found that the canine theme featured in some areas more than others.

Yet London has the most dog themed street names, with a huge 40 street names tied to our furry friends.

The areas with the most dog themed street names:

Area Number of Dog Themed Streets
London 40
Liverpool 26
Leeds 23
York 15
Sheffield 14
Manchester 12
Margate 12
Wakefield 11
Barnsley 11
Leicester 9

Dog themed streets are not only cute, but they could also increase your property value, according to recent research by SaveOnEnergy[1].

The energy comparison site revealed that dog themed street names could add a whopping additional £32,000 to your home.

So, if you’re looking to buy or sell a new house, it might be worth noting if your street is related to a pooch.