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Bermondsey 1937
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1937
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IX.—SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
HOUSING.
During the year 1937, five new areas were represented to the
Council, comprising in all 281 dwelling houses, and 15 dwelling
houses and shops.
The following are the areas represented:—
| Title of Clearance Area | Date | Area in sq. ft. (Approx.) | No. of Dwelling houses | No. of Dwelling houses and shops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Row | 11/5/37 | 29,933 | 34 | 1 |
| Ainsty Street | 6/7/37 | 136,026 | 146 | 5 |
| Wilds Rents | 6/7/37 | 5,162 | 4 | 1 |
| Freda Street, No. 1 | 7/12/37 | 96,296 | 93 | 6 |
| Freda Street, No. 2 | 7/12/37 | 9,777 | 4 | 2 |
The following areas were declared by the Council, and the particulars of these are shewn hereunder:—
| Title of Clearance Area | Area in sq. ft. (Approx.) | No. of Dwelling houses | Population | Date declared by Council | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families | Persons | ||||
| Maze Pond, No. 1 | 11,829 | 13 | 52 | 152 | 26/1/37 |
| Queen's Place and lands adjoining | 10,028 | 12 | 10 | 43 | 27/4/37 |
| Ainsty Street and lands adjoining | 145,493 | 161 | 208 | 746 | 28/9/37 |
| Wilds Rents | 5,162 | 5 | 10 | 32 | 28/9/37 |
| Cottage Row and lands adjoining | 39,933 | 38 | 57 | 226 | 28/9/37 |
The clearing of these areas will necessitate the demolition of
229 houses, and the rehousing of 337 families, consisting of 1,199
persons.
The housing activities of the Council have been continued as
in the past, and 448 flats and 3 shops were erected during 1937.
Particulars of these are given hereunder:—