Exclusive use of a W.C.

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Year Exclusive use of W.C. Shared access to W.C. No access to W.C.
1951 134,966 Show data context 9,354 Show data context 40,846 Show data context
1961 237,396 Show data context 3,289 Show data context 26,289 Show data context
1971 350,318 Show data context 3,671 Show data context 6,472 Show data context
1981 412,574 Show data context 1,614 Show data context 7,200 Show data context
1991 482,247 Show data context 928 Show data context 1,424 Show data context
Date: Source:
1951 - 1991 Census of Population

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Between 1951 and 1991 the census reported on whether households had exclusive, shared or no use of a "water closet" (toilet). In 1971, households with access only to "outside water closets" were listed separately, and in 1991 inside toilets were required.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Essex through time | Housing Statistics | Exclusive use of a W.C., A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10197284/cube/HOUS_HAVE_WC

Date accessed: 25th April 2024