Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford
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houses consisting of two self-contained dwellings; but, generally, it
would seem desirable to avoid, where practicable, the erection of blocks
of buildings containing a series of tenements.
artizan dwellings.
The County Council dwellings existing in the district are in :—
Armada Street (Greenwich)—consisting of 2 to 4 rooms, and
let at a rental of 5s. to 7s. per week.
New.King Street—consisting of 2 to 4 rooms, and let at a rental
of 5s. to 7s. per week.
Brookmill Road—consisting of 3 rooms, and let at a rental of
7s. 6d. per week.
work done under the housing, town planning,
&c. act, 1909.
The following is a tabular statement of the work carried out during
the year:—
Number of houses inspected 3269
Number of houses represented as unfit for habitation 22
Number of houses represented as unfit for habitation,
and not capable of being made fit —
Number of houses closed 22
Number of houses demolished 17
Number of houses made habitable 9
Number of back-to-back houses converted to through
houses —
Number of closing orders made 22
Number of demolition orders made 21
Houses closed voluntarily
Houses dealt with under Section 15 —
Name of Street. | No. of premises inspected. | No. of premises where defects existed. | No. of premises found in fair condition (i.e., where no defects were found.) |
---|---|---|---|
Addey Street | 76 | 72 | 4 |
Albury Street | 6 | 6 | — |
Alvar Street | 36 | 36 | — |
Amelia Terrace | 9 | 9 | — |
Benmore Street | 1 | 1 | — |
Berthon Street | 30 | 30 | — |
Bronze Street | 4 | 4 | — |