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Kingston upon Thames 1913

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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HOUSING OF THE WORKING CLASSES ACTS.
Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames.
No. of dwelling houses, Census 1911 7356
New houses built since 71
7427
Number of houses closed by San. Authority 14
,, ,, demolished for
ments and rebuilding 4
Total number of dwelling houses 7409
Estimated number of dwelling houses within
limit of rent £16 yearly 4141
Number of houses inspected under £16 226
Above that limit 10
When inspection of such houses will be
completed about'1916 A.D.
Number of houses found dangerous or
injurious to health
Under £16 limit 50
Above 6
How many still in that state?
Under £16 limit 17
Above 6
Number of dwelling houses found seriously
defective from point of view of danger to
health or with structural faults
Below £16 rental 22
Above 4