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POPULATION. 3
Ward Populations.—In Table 2 (page 6) the numbers enumerated in 1901 and 1911 at all ages
(distinguishing the sexes) are set out. Below will be found a statement of the actual increases
and decreases, together with the percentage changes (persons) from 1901. The greatest increase is
to be noted in Lancaster Gate, West, Ward (8.16 per cent.), and may reasonably be supposed to
be due to the increased number of boarding-houses and private hotels opened in that Ward.
The increase in Maida Vale Ward (7.35 per cent.) is attributable to the erection of the numerous
blocks of flats in the neighbourhood of Sutherland and Elgin Avenues. The greatest decrease
(7.45 per cent.) took place in Hyde Park Ward, and the next (6.22 per cent.), in Queen's Park.
Increase (4-) Decrease (-)
in Enumerated Populations—Census, 1911. Persons.
Males. Females. Totals. Changes Per cent.
Queen's Park -523 - 546 -1,069 -6.22
Harrow Road -440 - 206 -646 -2.33
Maida Vale +755 +1,358 +2,113 +7.35
Westbourne —142 —174 —316 —1.32
Church -763 -464 -1,227 -4.66
Lancaster Gate, West +268 +422 +690 +8.16
East + 80 -12 +68 +0.85
Hyde Park -446 -592 -1,038 -7.45
With the comparatively small amount of information at present available, it would be
useless to attempt to inquire as to the factors to which the decreases are to be attributed.
Density of Population.—This is measured by the number of persons living on an acre of
land. On the present occasion only the averages per total area, i.e.. without deducting waterways,
open spaces, &c., can be given. It is manifest that such figures are insufficient for any
comparisons dealing with the relationship between density and vital statistics of different
parts of the Borough, as the population of one part may be uniformly spread over the whole
area and in another crowded on a fraction thereof.
For some years the density of population in Paddington (measured as described above) has
been considerably in excess of that observed in London as a whole and in the districts
immediately adjacent to the Borough. Below is a tabular statement showing the densities
observed in the old Parish and in the Borough at each census since 1881. It will be seen that
the changes in the boundaries made in 1900 increased the density from 101 to 106 persons per
acre, and that during the ten years 1901-11 the density of the Borough decreased to the extent
of one person per acre.
Density of Population.
Average Numbers of Persons per Acre.
(Unadjusted.)
Old Parish. Borough.
1881 85.2 1901 106.1
1891 93.8 (+ 8.6) 1911 105.1 (-10)
1901 101.3 (+ 7.5)
The density observed in the Borough in 1911 (105.1) was nearly 45 persons per acre in
excess of the average for the whole County of London (60.4). If the density for the County be
represented by 100, that for the Borough becomes 174, showing a sufficiently striking contrast.
The densities recorded in 1901 and 1911 in the districts immediately adjacent to the Borough
are given below. It will be noted that in Hampstead and Willesden only did the density
increase during the intercensal period.
Density of Population.
Average Numbers of Persons per Acre.
(Unadjusted.)
London. Paddington. Kensington. Westminster. Marylebone. Hampstead. Willesden.
1901 60.6 106.1 77.0 73.1 90.4 36.1 26.1
1911 60.4 (-0.2) 105.1 (-1.0) 75.2 (-1.8) 64.0 (-9.1) 80.2 (-10.2) 37.7 (+1.6) 33.1 (+7.0)