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 117,609 Show data context 11,468 Show data context 18,292 Show data context
1961 145,987 Show data context 4,395 Show data context 13,328 Show data context
1971 184,175 Show data context 4,958 Show data context 3,053 Show data context
1981 211,049 Show data context 2,332 Show data context 4,537 Show data context
1991 257,695 Show data context 1,616 Show data context 1,021 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, Devon through time | Housing Statistics | Exclusive use of a W.C., A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10092772/cube/HOUS_HAVE_WC

Date accessed: 24th April 2024