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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Kensington 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington Borough]

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tenement type were inspected, whilst a further 1,250 other houses
were inspected or assessed. The remaining 30,981 houses in the
borough were not examined, and apart from possible isolated
houses here and there, these may be regarded as fit for
habitation.

Table: As a result of this survey, 3,293 houses were deemed to be unfit for habitation. Included in these, were the following areas which were thought to be suitable for slum clearance:-

As a result of this survey, 3,293 houses were deemed to be unfit for habitation. Included in these, were the following areas which were thought to be suitable for slum clearance:-

PremisesEstimated population
FamiliesPersons
Railway Mews1049
Kensington Park Mews13926
Addison Place121132
Stanley Gardens Mews425
Lecky Street524
Portland Road1639110
Penelon Place, Ashley Cottages and Warwick Road6657176
Denbigh Terrace, Denbigh Close and Portobello Road3754144
Kensal New Town5161,1063,550
6791,2844,056

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The Council decided to submit the above proposals to the
London County Council in the form prescribed by the Minister
of Housing and Local Government as follows:-