The road is split over two postcodes – SE8 and SE14. The SE14 section (also Trundley’s Lane) was previously part of Coney Hall Lane (now Rolt Street). The larger area was owned by the Haberdasher’s livery company but leased to the Holcombe family. During its previous industrial incarnation, there were constant complaints about the many noxious works there – a horse slaughterhouse and a catgut factory. Later, parkland has lent a greener aspect to the road.
