Spooky Street Names in the UK: Where Halloween is All Year Round

For many of us, Halloween comes just once a year, with costumes, sweets, and scary movies.  

But what if you could experience the spooky season every single day?  

At Homeprotect, we’re always on the lookout for fun and quirky home-related facts, and we’ve found something particularly eerie for Halloween enthusiasts. Imagine living on a street that screams Halloween all year long. Well, across the UK, some people are doing just that, thanks to their spooky street names! 

We recently analysed street names around the country and discovered some frightfully fun facts. From Coffins Lane to Ghost Passage, you might be surprised at just how many spooky roads are out there.  

So, let’s dive into the top regions where Halloween lovers can embrace all things spooky for the whole year. 

Devon: The Spookiest County 

If you’re a fan of all things eerie, then Devon should be on your radar as it tops the list with a staggering 80 spooky street names. From ‘Witch Lane’ to ‘Coffins Lane,’ these roads could make even the bravest feel a bit uneasy. And it doesn’t stop there – Devon’s dark past includes a haunted highway, the B3212, where drivers have reported seeing ghostly ‘hairy hands’ on their windscreens. For a real-life ghost tour, you could visit the famously haunted Okehampton Castle or Score Chapel in Ilfracombe. 

Yorkshire: A Halloween Haven 

Yorkshire takes second place with 77 spookily-named streets. If you’re driving down ‘Dead Mans Hole Lane’ in Sheffield or passing ‘Half Moon Way’ in Sharow, it’s hard not to feel the Halloween spirit. ‘Dark’ is the most popular word in Yorkshire’s spooky street names, appearing 37 times. But that’s not all – Yorkshire is also home to real-life spooky hotspots like Ripon Workhouse Museum and Annison Funeral Parlour. And if werewolves are more your style, you might want to check out the B1249, where sightings of mythical beasts have been reported! 

Cambridgeshire: Ghostly Passages and Wolf Lanes 

In third place, Cambridgeshire boasts 58 spooky street names, including the chilling ‘Ghost Passage’ in Wisbech and ‘Wolf Lane’ in Gorefield. If street names like these aren’t spooky enough, Cambridgeshire also offers eerie real-life experiences. For instance, the ‘Crossing of Death’ at Conington is said to be haunted, with locals reporting terrifying screams. And if you’re brave enough, take a trip to Wicken Fen to look out for the sinister ‘lantern men.’ 

The Rest of the UK’s Spooky Streets 

Somerset comes in fourth with 54 spooky roads, while Dorset and Norfolk tie for fifth place with 40 each. Across the UK, certain words are more popular than others when it comes to spooky street names. 

The spooky word ‘Dark’ tops the list, appearing in 337 street names, followed by ‘moon,’ ‘witch,’ ‘grave,’ and ‘dead.’ 

Living the Halloween Dream 

Living on a street like Coffins Lane or Witch Lane might not make your house haunted, but it certainly adds a spooky touch! For Halloween lovers, it’s a dream come true—an eternal reminder of your favourite time of year.  

Keep Your Property Protected 

At Homeprotect, we know that homes are more than just buildings – they’re places where memories are made. Whether your home is on a spooky street or not, it’s important to make sure it’s protected. For more tips on how to keep your home safe and sound, explore our insurance options such as buildings and contents insurance or, if your home on a spooky street happens to be a listed building, you may need specialist home insurance. 

Methodology:  

Homeprotect asked ChatGPT to supply us with a list of words associated with scary and Halloween.  

We then put these spooky street names into Find My Street to discover how many streets contained these words across the UK.  

We then crunched the numbers to discover the following:   

• The number of spooky roads in each county/area.  

• The number of street names containing each word.