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number of lessees—three of whom are in occupation—is four, and the numbei
of mortgagees three. These particulars indicate that the area is primarily
regardable as a housing area, and that the portion used for business is
consequently small.
The accommodation mentioned may be sub-divided this way: —
Dwelling and other accommodation: 46 one-roomed tenements, 51 tworoomed
tenements, 12 three-roomed tenements, 4 four-roomed tenements, 1 fiveroomed
tenement, 1 six-roomed tenement. Other properties: 5 properties
covered by sheds or other temporary structures, and 8 vacant sites.
The property on the other side of the defined area is in a better condition
than that included in the area, and it is desirable to re-house on the area by
reason of the local conditions of employment. In this respect it is to be borne
in mind that there is a large amount of casual labour employed in the docks
and that the Borough contains numerous factories.
The L.C.C. allocate fifty per cent, of accommodation on their housing
estates to applicants nominated by Borough Councils. During the year 617
families resident in Stepney were successful in obtaining accommodation on the
L.C.C. estates—the majority of them removed to Becontree.
Housing
Accomodation
provided
Overcrowding is very prevalent in the Borough and is a difficult problem
to contend with. There is a scarcity of vacant houses in the Borough and
then again the rents of such houses or vacant rooms are generally more than
can be afforded by persons living in overcrowded dwellings. Full particulars
of bad cases of overcrowding are forwarded to the Borough Treasurer for special
consideration with a view to obtaining alternative accommodation. During
the year, 97 fresh cases of overcrowding were found, and 58 cases of overcrowding
were abated.
Overcrowding
List of streets in which all the houses have been inspected as a result of
house to house inspection during the year 1931.
House to
House
Inspection
(a) Limehouse.
Mr. Bottomley.
Garrick Buildings. Rich Street.
Gill Street. Robert Street.
Grenade Street. Ropemaker's Fields.
Northey Street. Ropner Place.
Notgrove Court. Salter Street.
Mr. Day.
Brenton Street. Market Street.
Brunton Place. Repton Street.
Commercial Road. Samuel Street.
Endive Place. Senrab Street.
Endive Street. Taylors Place.
Mr. Waterman.
Albert Square. Love Lane.
Cranford Cottages. Market Buildings.
Dorset Street. Newtons Rents.
Elbow Lane Buildings. Twine Court.