South east London's funniest and rudest place names

Charlotte Anderson

30 June 2024 at 0:00 am·1-min read

These are south east London's 10 funniest place names <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i> — These are south east London's 10 funniest place names *(Image: Google Maps)*

If you're in need of an immature giggle simply take a look at the weird and wonderful place names in south east London.

Amongst the many High Streets and Station Roads there are some funny - and at times rather more inappropriate - place names lots of south east Londoners will recognise.

Unsurprisingly, several of the places that made the list revolve around "butts" - such as the infamous Pratt's Bottom.

Some are funny by their very nature (see Ha-Ha Road), while others mask innuendos.

All have innocent origins, but it doesn’t stop them from causing a chuckle when viewed with a certain sense of humour.

Top 10 funniest and rudest place names in south east London:

Ha-Ha Road, Woolwich

Jackass Lane, Keston

Pratt’s Bottom, Bromley

Bellenden Road, Peckham

Kings Butts, Eltham

Prickend Pond, Chislehurst

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Bogey Lane, Orpington

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Cold Blow Lane, New Cross

Bishop Butt Close, Orpington

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Wood Ride, Petts Wood

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