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PHYSICAL FEATURES OF BOROUGH AND EXTRACTS FROM
VITAL STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1964
The Borough of Fulham lies in a loop of the River Thames which forms the whole of its
southern boundary and gives Fulham a very long riverside frontage. Its other boundaries are
formed by the Boroughs of Hammersmith in the west, Chelsea in the east, and the Royal Borough
of Kensington in the north. It is very flat and low lying being only 12-13 ft. above sea level.
The sub-soil is of flood plain gravel overlying London clay 20 to 40 ft. below. Subsoil water is
rarely met within 15 ft. of the ground surface.
Fulham is principally a dormitory Borough with a fringe of heavy industrial undertakings on
the riverside, and is well served with open spaces and parks which have been added to by postwar
development. The slum clearance and redevelopment programmes are also having the dual
effect of improving the standard of housing and the appearance of the Borough.
Area of Borough 1,706 acres
Population (estimated mid-1964) 109,410
Separately Rated Dwellings 30,138
Rateable Value £6,009,914
A Penny Rate produces approximately £24,000
Number of assessments 34,323
The Registrar General's estimate gives the mid-year population of the Borough as 109,410
a decrease compared with 1963 of 290. Ten years ago, in 1954, the estimated population was
120,700.
The birth rate is 16.83 compared with 17.06 in 1963. Ten years ago the birth rate was 14.06.
The figure for England and Wales in 1964 is 18.4.
The infant mortality rate has decreased to 18.85 compared with 22.3 in 1963.
The figure for England and Walesin 1964 is 20.0.
The death rate in 1964 shows a decrease compared with 1963 - being 11.32 as compared
with 12.75. Heart disease continues to be the main 'killer', with cancer the next most important.