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The size of the homes or tenements in St. Pancras is indicated by the following: 12,547
families (comprising 20,294 persons) were each living in one room. It should be noted that
in 7,590 instances the so-called "family" comprised one person, and in 3,239 cases the
" family " consisted of two persons only.
17,342 families (comprising 52,407 persons) were each living in two rooms, and 12,829
families (comprising 43,841 persons) were each living in three rooms. The three groups
above mentioned of families living in one, two or three rooms respectively represent 75 per
cent. of the total families in the Borough.
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE BOROUGH.
The information obtained at the last Census (1931) with reference to the numbers
engaged in the principal occupations is not yet available, but will doubtless be published in
time for inclusion in the next Annual Report.
The number of persons of 15 years of age and upwards living in the Borough at the
date of the Census (April, 1931), was as follows:—
Total Population (age 15 and over), 158,732. Males, 74,522; Females, 84,210.
There are no particular industries carried on in the Borough which to any extent
affect the public health prejudicially.
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.
Although many parts of St. Pancras are inhabited by persons who are in good financial
circumstances, a large proportion of the Borough is working class in character. Unemployment
or irregular employment are therefore factors which may lead to under nourishment,
and are also likely to be associated with inadequate housing accommodation and overcrowding,
and so affect the public health adversely. In this connection the following particulars with
reference to the amount of out-door relief granted by the Public Assistance Authority and
the number of persons registered as unemployed may be of interest. They have been
provided by Mr. B. Chapman, local Public Assistance Officer, and Mr. J. II. Powell, Manager
of the Labour Exchange:—
13 weeks ended. Average weekly No. of persons receiving ont relief. Average weekly cost of relief.
£
2nd January, 1932 3959 1134†
2nd April, „ 4649 1246*
2nd July. „ 4807 1219
1st October, „ 4722 1225
* Includes winter coal allowances (13 weeks).
† ,, ,, ,, (9 weeks) and Christmas allowances (1 week).
Number of unemployed at December 31st, 1932:—
Men. Boys (14-18). Women. Girls (14-18). Total.
7888 168 1453 113 9622