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Walthamstow 1932

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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On the other hand, definite evidence of improvement is shown
in the findings as regards relative incidence of excessive room
densities. Thus, 2,218 fewer persons were living at a density of
more than two persons per room, which represents one accepted
standard of overcrowding.

Table: The table following compares the findings in Table 10 with those published in the 1921 Census Report:—

The table following compares the findings in Table 10 with those published in the 1921 Census Report:—

Year.Dwellings occupied by one private family.Dwellings occupied by two private families.Dwellings occupied by three private families.Total private families in following No. of rooms.
1-34-56-89 or more rooms.1-34-56-89 or more rooms.1-34-56-89 or more rooms.1-34-56-89 or more rooms.
19312353146665543201401902344577—622856524331865813307575
192115741298452282631110063217862351921816021510312256500

Table: Comparing the information in Table 11 with that given in 1921, the following is the position:—

Comparing the information in Table 11 with that given in 1921, the following is the position:—

Year.Persons living at following densities per room.
Over 3Over 3.3Over 2 and under 3Over 2 and under 3.3Over 1.5 and under 2Over 1.4 and under 2Over 1 and under 1.5Over 1 and under 1.4
19311315-6073-15937-29740-
1921-518-9088—29759—28219

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(N.B.—The basis of calculation of density varied in 1931 and 1921.)

Table: Additional comparisons of the findings of 1931 and 1921 are given below:—

Additional comparisons of the findings of 1931 and 1921 are given below:—

Year.Number of private families of 2 persons and over occupying number of rooms stated.
1 room2 rooms3 rooms4 rooms5 rooms6-7 rooms8-9 rooms10 rooms or more
1931487284572296433103275187353114
192145416905932580189024804438166