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Orsett 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orsett]
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HOUSING.
During the year 492 houses have been erected, 188 as part
of a municipal housing" scheme.
Houses erected in the following parishes:—
| Aveley | 28 | Orsett | 23 |
| Bulvan | 1 | Stanford-le-Hope | 78 |
| Corringham | 51 | Stifford | 24 |
| Robbing | 4 | East Tilbury | 1 |
| Horndon | 23 | West Thurrock | 60 |
| Langdon Hills | 80 | ||
| Little Thurrock | 103 | Hotal | 492 |
| South Ockendon | 16 |
Houses are still badly needed, especially in the rural parishes.
Many cottages are badly dilapidated and should be
closed, but the want of alternative accommodation makes it
impossible to carry out the necessary repairs. Frequent inspections
are made. Overcrowding still' exists in all parishes.
ORSETT RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.
HOUSING CONDITIONS.
Year ending 31st December, 1925.
GENERAL STATISTICS.
Area (acres)—38,084.
Population (1921)—22,900.
Number of inhabited houses (1921)—4,346.
Number of families or separate occupiers (1921)—4,769.
Rateable Value—£235,516.
Sum represented by a penny rate—£903.