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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Wood Green 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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The population for each Ward, based on this figure is as follows:—
| Ward. | Estimated population. |
|---|---|
| Town Hall | 11,843 |
| Bowes Park | 7,982 |
| Alexandra Park | 7,546 |
| Central | 10,950 |
| Noel Park | 13,996 |
| 52,317 |
The Census population in 1911 was 49,369.
The area of the district is 1,631 acres, or 1,625 exclusive of
that covered by water.
The average number of persons per acre for the year 1911 for
the whole district was 30.38, and for the year 1920, 32.18.
Average number of persons per acre in Wards.
| 1911. | 1920. | Increase. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park | 11.77 | 12.70 | 0.93 |
| Bowes Park | 28.33 | 30.12 | 1.79 |
| Central | 47.82 | 50.00 | 2.18 |
| Noel Park | 83.94 | 88.02 | 4.08 |
| Town Hall | 28.60 | 30.52 | 1.92 |
In 1911 the number of occupied houses was 9,132. In the nine
years ending the 31st December, 1920, the Surveyor informs me
that 292 houses were certified as fit for occupation, making a total