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Poplar 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Section IV.
HOUSING CONDITIONS.
Housing Accommodation provided during 1929.
The number of families re-housed during the past year was as follows:—
| Families accommodated . | Number of persons (approx.) | |
|---|---|---|
| (1) In newly-erected flats | 86 | 516 |
| (2) In adapted buildings | 6 | 16 |
| (6) By the London County Council | 122 | 610 |
| Totals | 214 | 1142 |
In order to prevent, as far as possible, a recurrence of overcrowding
in premises vacated by families who have been re-housed by the Borough
Council, or by the London County Council, letters are sent to tenants
who are responsible for sub-letting, warning them that action will be
taken if the vacated accommodation again becomes overcrowded, and
periodical reinspections are made.
Statistics.
Year Ended December, 1929.
1.—General .
| (1) Estimated population | 160,000 |
| (2) General death rate | 14.2 |
| (3) Death rate from tuberculosis (all forms) | 1.2 |
| (4) Infantile mortality | 75 |
| (5) Number of dwelling-houses of all classes (Census 1921) | 23,248 |
| (6) Number of working-class dwelling-houses | 23,000 (approx.) |