Geography and the street where you live...

There is an interesting article in the Times today - link will not work unless you are using it fairly soon...
It suggests that you can tell whether a street is likely to be the residence of high or low class housing (and occupiers)
There is a list provided on the page, which suggests the most and least expensive street names. Interesting research - what are your views on this ?
Who lives in a house like this ? Geographers, it's over to you....

SAD BEGINNINGS, HAPPY ENDINGS

Least expensive street beginnings

Frederick
Midland
Smith
Arthur
Dryden
Commercial
Owen
Bruce
Clyde
Mary
Most expensive beginnings
Badgers
Copse
Firs
Highlands
Downs
Oaklands
Home
Kingswood
Ham
Golf
Least expensive endings
Street
Walk
Square
Path
Parade
Terrace
Place
Buildings
Court
Estate
Most expensive endings
Wood
Common
Chase
Orchard
End
Field
Hill
Lane
Corner
Mead
Thanks to Dan for the mention of this one...

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