Public housing estates in Tsuen Wan
Lei Muk Shue Estate
Lei Muk Shue Estate
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**Lei Muk Shue Estate** () is the largest public housing estate in [Tsuen Wan District](/wiki/Tsuen_Wan_District "Tsuen Wan District") consisting of 17 buildings, with the maximum [population](/wiki/Population "Population") of 37,000\.[ITEM FOR PUBLIC WORKS SUBCOMMITTEE OF FINANCE COMMITTEE](http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr00-01/english/fc/pwsc/papers/p01-12e.pdf) It was built in the 1970s. Although it is geographically located in the eastern part of Tsuen Wan as well as the northern part of Kwai Chung, it administratively belongs to Tsuen Wan District[Tsuen Wan District](http://www.districtcouncils.gov.hk/tw_d/english/member_detail.htm)  instead of [Kwai Tsing District](/wiki/Kwai_Tsing_District "Kwai Tsing District") because it is at the west of Wo Yi Hop Road, the boundary between the two districts.


What are the social implications of having a large number of residents in one estate?