Another rude-sounding street name, this lane in Leeds is likely takes its name from the animal rather than the human body part.Another rude-sounding street name, this lane in Leeds is likely takes its name from the animal rather than the human body part.
Another rude-sounding street name, this lane in Leeds is likely takes its name from the animal rather than the human body part.

15 weird and wonderful street names from in and around Leeds

From rude to ridiculous, there are a fair few unusual street names in Leeds.
By Sarah Wilson
Published 11th Oct 2019, 18:50 BST
Updated 14th Oct 2019, 10:43 BST

These are the top 15 weirdest street names from Leeds and its surrounding areas. READ MORE: The rocky road that took Leeds more than 40 years to finish

Cloth Hall Street most likely takes its name from the previous industry work that took place there - textile making.

1. Cloth Hall Street

Cloth Hall Street most likely takes its name from the previous industry work that took place there - textile making. Photo: Google

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Theres not much information on how Kidacre Street got its name, but its possible it could have something to do with baby goats.

2. Kidacre Street

Theres not much information on how Kidacre Street got its name, but its possible it could have something to do with baby goats. Photo: Google

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Little Neville Street may have been named after the former Prime Minister, or perhaps just a popular local boy.

3. Little Neville Street

Little Neville Street may have been named after the former Prime Minister, or perhaps just a popular local boy. Photo: Google

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This street name sounds as though it was invented by a butter company for sales, and sits nearby Leeds Docks.

4. Butterley Street

This street name sounds as though it was invented by a butter company for sales, and sits nearby Leeds Docks. Photo: Google

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As far as were aware, there are no sweet shops on Sweet Street - surely a missed opportunity

5. Sweet Street West

As far as were aware, there are no sweet shops on Sweet Street - surely a missed opportunity Photo: Google

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Wine Street is another missed business opportunity - with no wine shops on it at all.

6. Wine Street

Wine Street is another missed business opportunity - with no wine shops on it at all. Photo: Google

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