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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
Ilford 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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| Ilford. | Essex. | London. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population of families occupying 5 rooms | 29,630 | 349,091 | 487,052 |
| Rooms occupied | 34,374 | 375,751 | _ |
| Number of families occupying 6-7 rooms | 6,874 | 70,595 | 104,923 |
| Population of families occupying 6-7 rooms | 28,700 | 321,869 | 502,362 |
| Rooms occupied | 44,507 | 443,899 | — |
| Number of families occupying 8-9 rooms | 543 | 11,743 | 36,835 |
| Population of families occupying 8-9 rooms | 2,551 | 56,329 | 175,056 |
| Rooms occupied | 4,562 | 97,773 | _ |
| Number of families occupying 10 rooms and over | 177 | 5,694 | 28,530 |
| Population of families occupying 10 rooms and over | 967 | 31,336 | 165,511 |
| Rooms occupied | 1,850 | 67,903 | — |
2. Rainfall.—The total rainfall registered in the district
during the year was 20.57 inches.
The greatest fall in 24 hours was registered on 22nd July,
being 1.60 inches.
The number of days on which rain fell was 141.
3. Population.—
Census, 1911 78,188
Census, 1921 85,194 (including institutions)
Registrar-General's Estimate
on 30th June, 1925 93,590 (do.)
To obtain the net population must be deducted the number
of patients and resident staff on the 30th June at the following
public institutions:—
Claybury Mental Hospital 2,503
West Ham Mental Hospital 1,015
This makes a net population of 90,072.
4. Births.—The number of births registered during the
year was 1,486.
Legitimate Males 767 Females 670
Illegitimate Males 30 Females 19
i.e., 3.37 per cent. of the births registered were illegitimate.