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 89,447 Show data context 7,818 Show data context 13,829 Show data context
1961 118,641 Show data context 1,430 Show data context 8,348 Show data context
1971 154,625 Show data context 1,985 Show data context 1,882 Show data context
1981 182,815 Show data context 945 Show data context 4,771 Show data context
1991 222,063 Show data context 628 Show data context 806 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, Northamptonshire through time | Housing Statistics | Exclusive use of a W.C., A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 30th April 2024