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 120,147 Show data context 9,724 Show data context 22,454 Show data context
1961 171,104 Show data context 2,055 Show data context 17,588 Show data context
1971 225,772 Show data context 2,325 Show data context 5,146 Show data context
1981 256,631 Show data context 619 Show data context 9,127 Show data context
1991 295,379 Show data context 422 Show data context 1,722 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, Staffordshire through time | Housing Statistics | Exclusive use of a W.C., A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10091720/cube/HOUS_HAVE_WC

Date accessed: 10th May 2024