Could you live on Crotch Crescent? Naughty place names around the world

Crotch Crescent, Marston, UK

Residents in Crotch Crescent in Marston have the dubious accolade for living in the 'fifth most embarrassingly named place' in the UK, according to a 2014 survey. And while many think it's funny, some are worried about the effect of the name on property prices.

Read on for more cheeky names from across the globe…

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This, That & The Other Street, Nova Scotia, Canada

We can't help but think the authorities in Halifax, Nova Scotia, gave up a little when they were naming their streets. The city is known for many things, from its beautiful scenery to its abundance of outdoor activities, but Halifax has also become famous for its rather ridiculous signage. As well as The Other Street and This Street, the city also boasts a That Street and a Little Jessus Lane. If that doesn't make you smile, we don't know what will!

Grope Lane, Shropshire, UK

Grope Lane can be found in the quaint English town of Shrewsbury. Known for its historic Tudor centre and red-brick medieval castle, the town also happens to boast a few hilarious street names, including Grope Lane. Some say that the passageway was once a red light district, where ladies of the night would wait for gentlemen callers. Not the only funny street in the county, Shropshire is also home to Bogey Lane, Butts Road and Ice House Close.

Fabulous Texan Way, Arizona, USA

Located in Sedona, Arizona, is one of the state's best-named streets, Fabulous Texan Way. Yet this isn't the only humourous place name in the city. Fabulous Texan Way happens to be close by to Gun Fury Road, Coffee Cup Drive, and Pony Solider Road. We think that whoever was in charge of street names in Sedona at the time, decided to have a little fun while on the job...

Mad Dog Lane, Yorkshire, UK

This road has a bit of an off-putting name. Located in the county of Yorkshire, UK, in a town called Hook, Mad Dog Lane doesn't exactly feel welcoming. We can’t help but wonder what might have happened on this street, in order for it to have been given such an unusual moniker...

Boring, Oregon, USA

Nothing to see here, move on! At least the residents of Boring have a sense of humour though, as captured in the sign by Flickr user Andy Nystrom, seeking out another hilariously obscure place to join forces with by pairing with Dull in Scotland.

Bad Route Road, Montana, USA

If you find yourself driving through Montana, USA, you may stumble upon Bad Route Road. While the street name doesn't exactly fill us with confidence, it might not be quite as ominous as it initially appears. In fact, the street is most likely named after Bad Route Creek, an idyllic offshoot of the Yellowstone River, which runs through the state. Having said that, Bad Route Road was the scene of a still unsolved crime back in 1987, when the body of a road tripper was found at a rest stop.

Smellies Lane, Dundee, UK

Smellies Lane is one of several other Scottish streets to make the cut. The road can be found in the picturesque coastal city of Dundee, and rest assured, there's nothing to indicate the area has an odour that lives up to the name.

Butt Street, Pennsylvania, USA

America definitely has its fair share of ridiculous and hilarious street names. This gem can be found in the Columbia County of Benton, Pennsylvania. Imagine giving this as your address!

Break-Me-Neck Hill, Tasmania, Australia

Australia’s English street and place names tend to be fairly modern, since Westerners renamed many of the areas populated by the Aboriginal people during the 1800s. Some of them happen to be a bit on the nose, however, much like this one in Tasmania. Rather cleverly, the sign warns drivers (and walkers), to watch out ahead.

Chicken Dinner Road, Idaho, USA

Chicken Dinner Road is located in rural Canyon County in Idaho, USA. Earlier this year, the road name sparked criticism from animal rights organisation, PETA, who have protested to get the street name changed, branding it “distasteful".

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York, UK

Located in York, England, this is one street where its name is actually longer than the road. This song-sounding street is one of the smallest in the historic city, which has a plethora of silly names, including Goodramgate, Back Swinegate and The Shambles. In 1505, this street was known as Whitnourwhatnourgate, which translates to ‘what a street’!

Knightrider Street, London, UK

Fans of David Hasselhoff’s popular 80s crime-fighting TV show will rejoice at this funny street, located in central London. Just round the corner from St Paul’s Cathedral, the street used to be a lot longer in the 14th and 15th centuries, since it was used by knights on their way to jousting tournaments. A street in the city of Kent also shares this unforgettable moniker.

Bell End, Rowley Regis, UK

Sometimes street names cause controversy... like in Rowley Regis, England, where residents of the unfortunately named Bell End (a rude word in Britain, not to be Googled at work!), have varying opinions on whether to change it to something less likely to elicit sniggers from passing motorists. An original petition to change the name to 'something less silly' gained 100 signatures, but it was swiftly followed by a counter petition, with 4,800 signatures, calling for the historic name to be retained.

Justin Bieber Way, Texas, USA

This street in Forney, Texas, was named by a true Belieber. When 11-year-old Caroline Gonzalez won a competition to be mayor of her town for the day, she chose to use her power for, er, good, and renamed one of the streets after her favourite pop star.

Fanny Hands Lane, Lincolnshire, UK

Fanny Hands Lane, in Ludford, Lincolnshire, was named Britain's third rudest street in 2014 and some claim it's affecting property prices. The story behind the name is rather sweet, and one example of how changing language has caused unintended amusement. It was named in the 19th century by John Hands, after his wife Frances – Fanny – Hands. Nothing rude about that, eh?

Squeeze Guts Alley, Cornwall, UK

Squeeze Guts Alley in Truro, Cornwall, runs between Duke Street and St Mary's Street, and it does exactly what it says on the tin. If you're of a wider girth, you'll have to squeeze your belly in to fit through the passage, which acts as a shortcut to the market area. It's seen on a map from 1842, but unnamed, and it's thought it was commonly known by this nickname. Eventually the street's moniker became official and the passage even got its own sign. It's now something of a tourist attraction.

Ha-Ha Road, London, UK

This road in Greenwich, London, is sure to tickle your fancy. The story behind the street name is sadly not as humourous as you might think, however. A Ha-Ha is just another word for a sunken ditch, although it's still unclear whether the phrase was taken from the noise a person made when falling, or from those watching as someone tripped up.

Why Worry Lane, Arizona, USA

Embodying the ethos of America's sunny southern states, this road name is guaranteed to make you smile as you pass – and perhaps encourage you to forget some of your troubles for just a few minutes.

Back Passage, Smithfields, UK — @missjonesrb / Instagram

Back Passage, London, UK

London has a ton of interesting names and Back Passage must be one of its most ludicrous. There's not much of a story here; the passage was simply the back way through to Smithfields, a popular market area of the city.

Silly Lane, Lancaster, UK

After that, how about one that's not at all rude, just a bit, er, silly? Silly Lane is in High Ivah, Lancaster and is a popular thoroughfare to Lowgill.

Ugley, Essex, UK

Ugley in Essex is actually pronounced ‘Yews-ley’, with a soft ‘g’. Well, that’s what the locals say anyway. But thanks to the confusion, the Ugley Women’s Institute did change its name to the Women’s Institute of Ugley.

Savage Gardens, London, UK

What came first, the Australian pop duo or the place? Well, actually the place but the two aren’t really linked. Savage Garden named their band after a phrase from The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice: "beauty was a savage garden". Meanwhile, the street - captured here by Flickr user Fenris Oswin – is simply named after a Sir Thomas Savage who owned a house here in the 17th century.

Dull, Scotland, UK

Dull in Scotland, photographed by Flickr user John Loach! It's actually anything but, with beautiful scenery and lovely locals who clearly have a good sense of humour. And we now know it's twinned with Boring in America.

Dumb Woman's Lane, Winchelsea, UK

Another example of language changing. This lane is thought to be named after a mute woman who dealt in traditional medicine and herbs in the area. Or there's a more gruesome idea – that it was after a woman who stumbled upon smugglers and had her tongue cut out to keep her dumb (in the original sense of the word).

North Piddle, Worcestershire, UK

Experts believe that the word "Piddle" is an old English word for a small stream, but it's since become a rather more polite word for pee. So, the small parish of North Piddle was actually named after Piddle Brook, on which it stands in Worcestershire, UK.

Shoulder of Mutton Alley, London, UK

This historical sign captured by Flickr user George Rex could either be a specific reference to a market or pub on this site near Canary Wharf in London, whose specialty was this cut of meat. Or, mutton was an old slang term for a lady of the night, so it could have been called this for quite a different reason, lost in time.

Frying Pan Alley, London, UK

Just outside the square mile in Shoreditch, London, is one for the chefs, Frying Pan Alley. It takes its name from a shop sign, common with ironmongers and braziers, and also used for taverns.

Sod Hall Lane, Blackpool, UK

Sod Hall Lane lies near Blackpool in Lancashire, UK, and is bound to raise an eyebrow or two from passersby.

Hammertime, Georgia, USA

This sign for the town of Hammertime in Georgia, USA, is perfectly placed above a Stop! sign. Stop. Hammer Time! We're sure the 90s MC to which this must surely be a tribute will be honoured!

Wetwang, Yorkshire, UK

Another little village name that certainly needs no explanation. Located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, we can see why Wetwang is frequently named as one of Britain's rudest places.

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