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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
Greenwich 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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It can be seen by the figures in the following table that there has been a definite decline since 1945 in the number of families found to be living in overcrowded conditions in the Borough:—
| Year | No. of cases of overcrowding reported |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 261 |
| 1947 | 128 |
| 1948 | 162 |
| 1949 | 168 |
| 1950 | 148 |
| 1951 | 56 |
| 1952 | 52 |
| Type of Dwelling | G.B.C. | L.C.C | Private | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Houses | — | — | 20 | 20 |
| Permanent Houses (rebuilt) | — | — | 19 | 19 |
| Flats | 304 | 76 | 26 | 406 |
| Flats (rebuilt) | — | — | 18 | 18 |
| Total No. of Dwellings | 304 | 76 | 83 | 463 |
Excluding the families accommodated in requisitioned property,
the total number of dwellings provided in the Borough since the
termination of the war is now 3,635.
Council Housing Schemes.
Springfield Estate.—This estate, planned to provide 230 flats
in 9 blocks for approximately 1,095 persons was completed early
in 1952.
Cherry Orchard.—This estate, which included 48 dwellings for
old people, was completed towards the latter end of the year.
Maitland Close.— A further 18 dwellings were provided by the
completion of this block during May of this year.