Recent research has named a Worcestershire road as the quirkiest street name in the UK.

Bumble Hole Lane, near Bromsgrove, was given the illustrious accolade by property website Zoopla, having been named after a short railway that opened outside of Birmingham in 1878.

The road beat stiff competition from the likes of Cock-A-Dobby in Bracknell and Crotch Crescent in Oxford.

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The website's research and analysis also revealed the top ten most common street names in the UK.

High Street was found to be the most common street name, with 2,086 in the UK.

This was followed by Station Road (1,939) and Church Street (1,408).

The research, which analysed ordnance survey data, also found that just under a third of all street names in the UK appear only once, with a total of 288,000 unique street names including the quirkiest street names, such as Bumble Hole Lane.

Kesha Foss-Smith, regional director at estate and lettings agent John D Wood & Co, said: "Street names have a powerful influence on the desirability of a property, as they often convey a sense of what the area offers or the lifestyle associated with living there.

"Names like ‘The Green,’ ‘Mill Lane,’ or ‘Church Lane’ evoke images of idyllic, tranquil settings or proximity to desirable amenities like open spaces and historical landmarks, making these properties particularly appealing to buyers.

"On the flip side, more unconventional or quirky street names such as ‘Crotch Crescent’ or ‘Shaggs Meadow’ may deter buyers."

She added: "A street name plays a crucial role in the sense of prestige associated with a property; no matter how beautiful the house is, buyers want to feel proud of their address, not hesitant to share it."

Daniel Copley, consumer expert at Zoopla, said: "The name of the street you are moving to might not be the first thing you think about when entering into the home buying process, but it’s certainly something that should be considered.

"Some street names might put off future buyers, particularly if it has an unsavoury connotation.

"That being said, a street name that is unusual, might help avoid confusion when having post delivered or directing others to your property.

"Right, I’m off to Bumble Hole Lane."