London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Kingston upon Thames 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Part II of the survey was of households and directed to provide
information on "hidden" households and the present relation
of rent, rates, occupation and accessibility to workplace,, This
was carried out by the Greater London Council through a Market
Research Organisation.
No unfit houses additional to those already known were found but the survey did reveal the ages of the Borough's housing stock and its general condition,, Those of a generally poor character are shown in the table below.
| Constructed | Pre 1875 | 1876-1919 | 1920-1939 | Post 1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of dwellings | 2015 | 12575 | 23775 | 9500 |
| Condition | ||||
| Poor structure with poor internal and external maintenance | 25 | 100 | - | - |
| Poor structure with poor and fair internal and external maintenance | 34 | 25 | - | - |
| Poor structure with good and fair internal and external maintenance | - | 50 | - | - |
Availability of Baths and Water Closets.
| Total number of dwellings | No bath (including 137 with bath elsewhere than bathroom) | Outside Water Closet |
|---|---|---|
| 47,865 | 2,876 | 2,837 |