A History of the Ministry of Information, 1939-46

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THE SOCIAL SURVEY
WILLESDEN REPLANNING INQUIRY. N.S.88
HOUSEWIFE SCHEDULE

Interviewer ..... Date ..... Original ..... Y Substitute ..... X Serial No. .....

(a) Type of Dwelling

Whole Part
Detached house 1 5
Semi-detached house 2 6
Terraced house 3 7
Self contained flat 4 8

(b) Amenities

Own Shared None
Kitchen Y X 0
Bathroom 1 2 3
W.C. 4 5 6
Garden 7 8 9

(c) Type of Occupancy

Tenant Y
Owner-occupier X
Buying 0

(d) Economic Group (C.W.E)

Up to £3 1
Over £3 - £4 2
Over £4 - £5.10s 3
Over £5.10s. - £10 4
Over £10 5

(e) No. of Habitable rooms

(f) No of Households in S.S.D.

(g) No. of Bedrooms

(h) Informant's place of work (Town or Borough)

(i) Occupation of C.W.E.

SECTION II

Sex Age Status S.M.W. Relationship to Housewife Code At home Away Working Not Working Occupation (or name and type of school) Code Industry Code Not Moving Moving Groups Int. Not Int.
M F A B C
Y X 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 9 0
Y X 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 9 0
Y X 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 9 0
Y X 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 9 0
Y X 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 9 0
Y X 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 9 0
Y X 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 9 0
Y X 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 9 0
Y X 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 9 0
Y X 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 9 0
TOTAL MOVING TOTAL NOT MOVING BEDROOMS: MOVING BEDROOMS: NOT MOVING
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SECTION III

1. Have you heard about any plans to rebuild and improve parts of Willesden in the next few years? Yes ..... Y No. ..... X N.A. ..... 0

2. (i) When did you first come to Willesden? Before 1900 ..... 5 1900 - 18 ..... 6 1919 - 30 ..... 7 1931 - 39 ..... 8 1940 and after ..... 9

(ii) Those coming to Willesden after 1939 : What particular reason, if any, had you for coming to Willesden to live?

(iii) To All : Where were you born? Willesden ..... 1 Another part of London ..... 2 Provinces ..... 3 Abroad ..... 4

(iv) Those not born in Willesden : What was the last place you lived in before you come to Willesden to live, (Town; or Borough if in London) .....

3. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your present housing? Satisfied ..... Y Dissatisfied ..... X N.A. ..... 0

If Dissatisfied, why? .....

4. Apart from housing, what do you think is the most important improvement needed in this neighbourhood? (DO NOT PROMPT)

Playgrounds for children ..... 1 More shops ..... 2 Day nurseries ..... 3 Cleaner, better lit streets ..... 4 More open space ..... 5 None ..... 6 D.K. ..... 7 Other improvements (specify) .....

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5. (i) Would you say your street is one in which everyone has roughly the same level of wages, education and so on; or do people of all levels of wages and education live together in it? Same level ..... Y Mixed ..... X D.K. ..... 0 N.A. ..... 1

(ii) If “Same level” or Mixed” to (i) . Have you ever lived in the other sort of neighbourhood? ..... 7 Yes ..... 2 No ..... 3 D.K. ..... 4 N.A. ..... 5

(iii) If “Yes” to (ii) . Which do you prefer? ..... Same level 6 Mixed ..... 7 D.K. ..... 8 N.A. ..... 9

(iv) If “No” or “D.K.” to (ii) . Which do you think you would prefer? Same level ..... Y Mixed ..... X D.K. ..... 0 N.A. ..... 1

(v) If “Same level” to (iii) or (iv) . Would you prefer to live amongst: Working class people ..... 2 Middle class ..... 3 Higher class ..... 4 D.K. ..... 5

6. (i) Have you any relatives or friends living in Willesden, or in other parts of London?

In Willesden (i) (ii)
Yes No. Once a week or more Once a month Less than once a month
Relatives 1 2 3 4 5
Friends 1 2 3 4 5

(ii) If Yes - How often do you see them?

Other parts of London (i) (ii)
Yes No. Once a week or more Once a month Less than once a month
Relatives 0 6 7 8 9
Friends 0 6 7 8 9

7. Some people like to make some of their friends amongst the people in the same street as, or nearby, their home. Others prefer to keep themselves to themselves at home, making their friends elsewhere, although being on quite good terms with their neighbours. Do you do any of the following with your neighbours?

Help each other in any way Visit each other at home Go out together
Yes 1 2 3
No 4 5 6

8. What shopping centre do you use to get: .....

(i) Your main household supplies? .....

(ii) Odd households things you suddenly find you need? .....

(iii) Your best clothes, furniture, and other important things? .....

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9. (i) Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with your present job?

Working ..... 1

Not working ..... 0

Satisfied ..... Y

Dissatisfied ..... Y

N.A. ..... ..... 0

(ii) How long have you been in your present job? (Years)

(iii) Other things being equal, would you be prepared to take another job:

Yes No Doubtful D.K. N.A.
In another part of London? 1 2 3 4 5
In a place outside London but in daily reach of it? 6 7 8 9 0
In a place so far out that it would mean moving? Y X 0 1 2

10. (i) What main form of transport do you use to get to work? Bus or Tram ..... Y Tube ..... X Train ..... 0 Bicycle ..... 1 Own car ..... 2 Walk ..... 3 Other means (specify) ..... 4 Weekly Cost

(ii) How long does it take? Under 8 mins ..... Y 8 - 12 mins ..... 0 13 - 17 mins ..... 2 18 - 22 mins ..... 4 23 - 27 mins ..... X 28 - 32 mins ..... 1 33 - 57 mins ..... 3 58 and over ..... 5

(iii) Do you like or dislike your journey, or don't you feel strongly about it? Like it ..... 6 Indifferent ..... 7 Dislike ..... 8 N.A. ..... 9

(iv) Would you prefer it to be shorter? Yes ..... 5 No ..... 6 Indifferent ..... 7 D.K. ..... 8 N.A. ..... 9

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SECTION VI

ACTIVITY TO ALL: TO THOSE WHO GO: TO THOSE WHO DON'T GO:
(1) How often do you go to these activities? (2) What is the name of the one you visit most? (3) How long does it take you? (4) What main form of transport do you use? (5) Do you find it convenient or Inconvenient to reach? (6) What is your main reason for not going?
Every day 2-3 times a week Once a week 2-3 times a month Once a month Less than once a month NEVER Under 8 mins. 8-12 mins 13-17 mins 18-22 mins. 23-27 mins. 28-32 mins. 33-57 mins. 58 mins. And over Bus, tram Underground Train Own car Bicycle Walk Other means Convenient Inconvenient Not interested Not one near enough Code Other reasons for no going (specify)
Cinema 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Theatre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Dance Hall 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Public Library 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Evening classes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Political or Social Club 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Park (winter) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Park (summer) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Swimming bath (winter) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Swimming bath (summer) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Slipper bath 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Public Laundry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Maternity Centre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
Infant Welfare Centre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
School Medical Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X 8 9
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SECTION VII

12. (i) Have you made any plans for moving from your present home in the next 2 or 3 years? Yes ..... Y No ..... X N.A. ..... 0

(ii) Would you like to move from your present home in the next 2 or 3 years? Yes ..... 1 Doubtful ..... 2 No ..... 3 N.A. ..... 5

(iii) If “Yes” to (i) or (ii) where to?

(i) (ii)
Another part of Willesden 6 Y
Inner London 7 X
Outer London 8 0
Outside London 9 1

(iv) If “No” or “Doubtful” to (ii) Why?

13. How important would the following things be in making you reluctant to move from Willesden?:

Important Fairly Imp. Not Imp. D.K. N.A.
1. Liking present surroundings Y X 0 1 2
2. Convenient for friends 3 4 5 6 7
3. Liking present house Y X 0 1 2
4. Convenient for relatives 3 4 5 6 7
5. Your (or C.W.E's) job Y X 0 1 2
6. Liking your neighbours 3 4 5 6 7
7. Convenience to Central London Y X 0 1 2

14. Have you heard about the plans to build a new town about 20-30 miles out of London, to which some Willesden people will be able to go? Yes ..... 3 No ..... 4 N.A. ..... 5

15. Without finally committing yourself now, do you think you yourself would like to move to a new town?:

Yes Doubtful No D.K. N.A.
(i) If you were offered a house there and your or your C.W.E's. employer moved there as well? 3 4 5 6 7
(ii) If you were offered a house there and you or your C.W.E. were offered a new job there? Y X 0 1 2
(iii) If you were offered a house there while you or your C.W.E. travelled to your present job each day? 3 4 5 6 7

If No or Doubtful to (i). Why?

TO ALL MARRIED WOMEN

16. (i) If you were to move to a new town, what sort of house would you prefer, with how many bedrooms. Would you prefer to rent or buy it?

No. of Bedrooms 1 2 3 4 5 6 Over 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Type

Detached house ..... Y

Semi-detached house ..... X

Terraced house ..... 0

Self contained flats ..... 8

Rent ..... 1

Buy ..... 2

(ii) If Renting, how much rent would you want to pay each week?

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