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Walthamstow 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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Table: The following Tables show the results of the 1935 Survey-compared with those of the 1931 Census:—

The following Tables show the results of the 1935 Survey-compared with those of the 1931 Census:—

Private Families:—1935.1931.Increase.
36,73834,9731,765
Overcrowded Families:—1935.1931.Decrease.
5831,109526

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The 1931 standard was "two persons per room"—a.
standard not so exacting as that of 1935.

Table: Distribution of Private Families according to Number of Rooms occupied (compared with1931Census).

Distribution of Private Families according to Number of Rooms occupied (compared with1931Census).

Units of Occupation (rooms)1935 Survey.1931 Census.
17241,183
22,3873,344
37,7727,635
46,8946,618
517,58510,455
6/71,1765,268
8/9177355
10 and over23115
Total36,73834,973

Table: Distribution of Private Families according to Number of Persons-in Family (compared with1931Census).

Distribution of Private Families according to Number of Persons-in Family (compared with1931Census).

No. of persons in family.1935 Survey.1931 Census.
12,0581,998
29,5217,274
311,1448,621
46,9607,109
53,7964,600
6/72,7234,035
8/94491,027
10 and over87309
Total36,73834,973