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Sites not Concreted.
Except in houses where wooden floors in the lower storeys have been replaced
by concrete, it is probable that the house sites are unprotected by a layer of
concrete.
In one case on the north-west side of Townshend Cottages (No. 8) the site was
recently uncovered in one room in preparation for re-flooring and was discovered
to consist of soft wet earth. As all these houses abut on the gardens at the rear of
St. John's Wood Terrace, and it is likely that the sites are in a similarly wet
condition, the owners should be required to provide a protecting concrete layer to
each house.
Under-Floor Ventilation.
In most houses the space under the ground floor is ventilated by means of
gratings in the front and rear walls.
Drains.
In 36 premises the drains have been reconstructed since 1901. Generally the
drains are adequate.
Water-Closets.
A satisfactory water-closet is provided to each house in the area.
Refuse.
One or more sanitary dustbins are provided to each house for the storage of
domestic refuse.
Vermin.
Out of a total of 405 rooms only 23 were found to be bug-infested.
Cooking Accommodation.
In each tenement a gas cooker or range is provided for cooking purposes.
Food Storage.
Properly ventilated food cupboards are not provided by the owners for the
storage of food.
Water Supply.
A drinking water supply direct from the main is available to each tenement.
Service of notices for defects discovered is continuing.
Area No. 2.
Total premises 100
Total dwelling houses 93
Premises used for dwelling and business (included in total
dwelling houses) 23
Used for business only 7
Derelict —
Number of owner occupiers —
Total number of living and sleeping rooms 405
Number of separate tenements 159
Number of adults 423
Number of children under 14 145
Total population 568
Population per room for area 1.4