Street sign for Pea Lane against a background of pine trees and a cloudy sky.

Pea

Pea Lane near South Ockendon is not only the singular instance of this vegetable on London’s street signs, but is also the most easterly of all the Streats of London, being within a stone’s throw of the M25.

Fresh green peas in pod and loose peas on white background.

Peas

Peas can be bought fresh, canned, or frozen, and dried peas are commonly used in soups. Some varieties, including sugar peas and snow peas, produce pods that are edible and are eaten raw or cooked like green beans.

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