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Tottenham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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ceased to be overcrowded as a result of removal or other causes, and 86
new oases were recorded.
The present distribution of overcrowding in the various wards compared with the figures for 1935 is as follows: —
| Ward. | Percentage 1935. | Overcrowded. 1937. |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Grove and Central | 1.4 | .62 |
| Chestnuts | 3.2 | 1.66 |
| Coleraine | 2.8 | 1.09 |
| Green Lanes | 1.77 | .75 |
| High Cross and Stoneleigh | 3.16 | 1.58 |
| Park | 3.9 | 2.20 |
| Seven Sisters | 6.07 | 3.42 |
| Stamford Hill | 1.77 | .87 |
| Town Hall | 3.7 | 1.90 |
| West Green | 1.33 | .56 |
| White Hart Lane | 6.58 | 3.24 |
In connection with the overcrowding provisions of the Housing
Act, 1936, the year has been one of consolidating the work commenced
in 1935. There were in March, 1937, 28,892 houses in the district,
6,860 being owned by the occupiers. In connection with the remaining
22,032 houses, 12,988 certificates as to the permitted number of
occupiers have been furnished to the owners.
Clearance Areas.
Official representations were made during the year with respect to
seven areas, comprising, in all, 147 premises, namely:—
Alexandra Road.—Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9.
South Grove.—Nos. 33, 35, & 37.