How Your House Name Adds Value to Your Home
When valuing a home, it’s easy to focus on the number of bedrooms, the kitchen spec, or proximity to schools and train stations. But there’s another feature that could quietly enhance your property’s market appeal - its name.
Believe it or not, giving your home a memorable or prestigious name could make it more desirable to buyers and even boost its sale price. In this guide, we explore how the right house name adds perceived value, the most lucrative naming trends, and how to display your home’s name with pride.
Can a House Name Really Increase Property Value?
What Are the Most Expensive House Names?
If we were talking about the most expensive house name, we would of course be talking about Buckingham Palace, valued at just under £4 billion.
But that’s a bit out of our price range.
While Buckingham Palace is the most expensive residence in the world, let’s look at some of the names that really add value to your home. According to Nationwide’s House Price Index, the average UK house price sits at £273,427 at the time of writing.
Cortenay House, which yielded the most expensive sale price, with an average purchase price of £4 million.
Other property names which yielded a higher sale price include:
- Dove House
- Nairn
- Meadow View
- The Willows
- Rose Cottage
- The Manor House (£1.42M average)
- The Old Rectory (£1.3M average)
- The Old Vicarage (£1.08M average)
Names rooted in feudal, ecclesiastical, or stately traditions evoke grandeur and often link to period properties. They imply scale, heritage, and prestige.
💡 Tip: Even if your property isn’t centuries-old, a tasteful historic name relating to the area or previous land use can still convey aspirational value - just make sure it suits the home.
- Dragon’s Keep
- Moonstone Hollow
- Foxglove Barn
These stand out from the crowd and are often easier to remember, a big win for property listings and viewings
- Rose Cottage
- Meadow View
- Willow Tree House
- Orchard Cottage
These evoke calm, beauty, and a quintessential British lifestyle — highly appealing to both rural and suburban buyers. Rose Cottage is particularly popular, featuring at number 2 on the list of the most common house names in the UK.
How to Choose the Right Name For Your Property
When selecting a name, consider the following:
Displaying Your New House Name
Once you’ve chosen the perfect name, it’s time to display it with pride. A high-quality personalised house sign not only reinforces the name but elevates the look of your property. Popular choices from our workshop include:
Final Thoughts