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and scullery of which the general soundness of construction
is in question, and when housing conditions become easier
throughout the country a few of these will probably be
demolished because of the site value exceeding the present
value of the houses. There is an increasing number of
houses so re-constructed as to accommodate two families.
They are provided with a common entrance, but most have
separate services such as W.C., sink, water supply, and
comprise two bedrooms, living room, kitchen and scullery.
If one refers back to tlie 1921 Census it will be found
that there were :—
1—3 rooms 348 separate dwellings.
4—5 „ 3684 „ „
6—8 „ 2522 „ „
9 and over 1103 „ „
These figures make a total of 7,657 dwellings. Since
that time there have been erected 2,697 houses, according
to the plans submitted to the Local Authority. The extension
of the Downham Estate into Bromley has added
780 bouses, of which 64 are flats.