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Acton 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]

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Table 1. Housing Act, 1936.

Total Number of Houses Measured to 31st December, 1937—6,657. Comprising 9,960 Tenements.

No. of Houses occupied by—No. overcrowded.No. of Tenements comprising—No. over crowded
1 tenant3944411 room36214
2 tenants2231972 rooms96769
3 „343403 „3920110
4 „108184 „204319
5 „20.35 „138910
6 „86 „9661
7 „117 „165
8 „28 „83
9 „9 „31
10 „10 „27
11 „11 „6
12 „12 „1
TOTALS6,657200TOTALS9,960213
1,344 persons dwelt in these overcrowded premises. For the purpose of this Table, persons in occupation under one tenancy are regarded as members of one family.