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Deptford 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]
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38
HOUSING CONDITIONS.
In a district where so much old property exists, there is need for
constant supervision, and the details given both under " Sanitary
Administration " and in the following tabular statements illustrate the
large amount of work carried through. Considerable time was also
necessarily spent upon a general survey of the Borough with a view to
the ascertainment of any houses which could be represented to the
Council as falling within the scope of either Part I or Part II of the
Housing Act.
The following is a record of the Representations made during 1934 :—
Clearance Areas.
| Area | No. of houses | No. of persons |
|---|---|---|
| Watson Street | 5 | 14 |
| Stanhope Street | 94 | 629 |
| Pomeroy Street No. I | 2 | 7 |
| Do. No. II | 4 | 39 |
| Kender Place | 31 | 154 |
| Spring Street | 22 | 180 |
| Mary Ann Buildings | 19 | 89 |
| Albert Cottages | 7 | 42 > |
Individual Dwelling-Houses.
4
Parts or Buildings Separately Let.
1
Underground Sleeping Rooms.
5
The following table records the work done in connection with
housing inspection : —
1. Unfit Dwelling-Houses.
I aspect ion—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) 6639
(6) Number of inspections made 6782