Readers reply: Is it possible that 3 is the most common number in UK street addresses?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on various subjects considers a numerological conundrum This week’s question: Why are national anthems almost always orchestral?

I tried recently to buy sticky vinyl numbers for a new wheelie bin. At two stores, I could find every number from 0 to 9 except the number 3, which I wanted. Is it possible that 3 could be more common in UK street…