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Bermondsey 1932
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1932
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VIII. SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
HOUSING.
Work has proceeded actively in connection with the areas
which were set out in my last annual report, and I anticipate
that, before the end of 1933, these areas will have been entirely
cleared, and the population rehoused in modern dwellings.
Three new areas have been declared by the Council during
the year. With regard to the Leroy Street Area, it is necessary
to point out that part of the area has been excluded, and the
remainder has now been divided into two smaller areas.
The following are the areas declared:—
| Title of Clearance Area | Area in sq. ft. (approx.) | No. of dwelling houses | Population | Date declared by Council | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| families | persons | ||||
| Porlock Place | 11,282 | 12 | 21 | 90 | 19/4/32 |
| Bethel Place | 14,985 | 49 | 56 | 217 | 21/6/32 |
| Leroy Street | 67,518 | 111 | 176 | 762 | 22/11/32 |
During the year the following new premises have been erected by the Council:—
| Position | No. of Flats | No. of families accommodated |
|---|---|---|
| Grange House, Grange Walk | 32 | 32 |
| Bermondsey Street | 6 and 2 cottages | 8 |
| Harold Estate, Pages Walk | 50 | 50 |
| Horney Lane | 14 | 14 |
| Amos Estate, Rotherhithe Street | 56 and 2 shops | 56 |
| Lavender House, Rotherhithe St. | 15 | 15 |
| Redriff Estate, Rotherhithe Street | 24 | 24 |
| Aylwin Estate, Grange Walk | 14 | 14 |
| Silver Street Flats | 14 | 14 |
| Acorn Walk | 57 | 57 |
| Millpond Estate, Gilhams Court | 38 | 38 |
| Vauban Street | 5 and 3 shops | 5 |
| 83/87 The Grange | 2 cottages | 2 |