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Deptford 1913

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 —

House to House Inspection. In the following list will be seen the streets, the houses of which were systematically inspected during 1913 :— Inspector Simpson.

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 Street76724
Albury Street66
Alvar Street3636
Amelia Terrace99
Benmore Street11
Berthon Street3030
Bronze Street44