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Islington 1911
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Density of Population.—The number of people living on each acre of
the borough is 106, which is a greater number than is to be found in most
municipal boroughs in London or in the country. Indeed, in the latter there
is none with such a congested population, while in London there are only 7,
The density of population in the sub-registration districts ranges from 82
persons per acre in Tufnell, to 171 in Barnsbury; while in the wards the congestion
was as low as 82 in Tufnell (which ward is also a sub-registration
district) and as high as 195 in St. Peter's.
Table IX.
Showing the Areas, Densities, and Estimated Populations of the Sub-registration Districts at the middle of the year 1911.
| Sub-Districts. | Area in Acres | Acres to a person. | Persons to an Acre. | Estimated Population Mid-year 1911. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufnell | 411 | 0.0122 | 82 | 33,566 |
| Upper Holloway | 299 | 0.0080 | 124 | 37,205 |
| Tollington | 315 | 0.0103 | 97 | 30,533 |
| Lower Holloway | 413 | 0.0I05 | 95 | 39,313 |
| Highbury | 799 | 0.0I29 | 77 | 61,947 |
| Barnsbury | 310 | 0.0058 | 171 | 52,985 |
| South-East Islington | 545 | 0.0076 | 131 | 71,698 |
| The Borough | 3.092 | 0.0094 | 106 | 327,247 |