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 293,567 Show data context 54,911 Show data context 5,178 Show data context
1961 353,867 Show data context 22,462 Show data context 13,021 Show data context
1971 397,822 Show data context 11,797 Show data context 771 Show data context
1981 412,839 Show data context 1,935 Show data context 7,981 Show data context
1991 449,019 Show data context 1,205 Show data context 811 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, Tyne and Wear Met.C through time | Housing Statistics | Exclusive use of a W.C., A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 25th April 2024