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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Arielle Domb

London borough ranked worst for damp and mould in England — how does your area compare?

Mould in a Hyde Park house in 2023 - (ES Composite)

More than 60 per cent of people in the UK have mould in their homes, according to Uswitch’s latest Mouldy Nation Report, an increase from 58 percent last year.

Living in a property with mould is linked to various health risks. Mould can affect the immune system and lead to symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing and respiratory infections. It can also exacerbate asthma and allergic conditions.

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