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 79,109 Show data context 9,147 Show data context 17,006 Show data context
1961 116,735 Show data context 972 Show data context 11,686 Show data context
1971 160,875 Show data context 2,252 Show data context 1,858 Show data context
1981 181,908 Show data context 501 Show data context 6,084 Show data context
1991 215,227 Show data context 274 Show data context 1,042 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, Leicestershire through time | Housing Statistics | Exclusive use of a W.C., A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10142672/cube/HOUS_HAVE_WC

Date accessed: 25th April 2024