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Hampstead 1925

Report for the year 1925 of the Medical Officer of Health

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became available, then in process of time the area could be taken in
hand and either demolished or improved out of existence.
Statement showing steps taken in 1925 in connection with
premises "represented" by the Medical officer of health
in 1925 or in previous years as unfit for habitation.
5, Agamemnon Road.—These premises were "represented," and
a Closing Order was made in 1923. A Demolition Order was made in
1924, but this, together with the Closing Order, was determined on
26th March, 1925, upon the necessary works being carried out.
89, Broomsleigh Street.—These premises were "represented" in
1920, and Closing and Demolition Orders were made in that year.
The Orders were determined on the 26th March, 1925, upon the
necessary works being carried out.
68, Haverstoclc Hill.—These premises were demolished during
1925. They were "represented" in 1923 ; a Closing Order was made
in that year, and a Demolition Order was made in 1924.
15, Adamson Road.—The back basement underground room was
"represented" on 15th June, 1925, and a Closing Order prohibiting
its use as a sleeping apartment was made on July 2nd.
Housing Statistics for the year 1925.
The following information is required by the Ministry of Health to
be set out in this Report:—
Number of new houses erected during the year 1925:—
(a) Total (including numbers give separately under (b) ) 145
(separate flats in mansions counted as houses).
(b) With State assistance under the Housing Acts.
(i) By the Borough Council Nil.
(ii) By other bodies or persons Nil.

"Survey" Statistics to 31st December, 1925.

Year.Particulars.First Survey,Second Survey,Third Survey.Total.
Insanitary Property, or " Big List."Unhealthy Areas, or " Small List,"
1919.Survey of Borough597234--831
1924.--206-206
1925.-227227
5972342062271264
1921.Schedules, &c., completed9423--117
1922.„ „14121--162
1923.„ „17246--218
1924.„ „10311141-255
1925.„ „26237644169
Total completed53622411744921
Balance611089183343*
Total as above5972342062271264