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INTRODUCTORY,
Population.— In the Annual Report for 1919 which, like that for this year,
was a "Survey Report," under this head references were made to the difficulties
associated with the making of estimates as to numbers of inhabitants in the years
between the censuses. In 1919 the population was estimated at 97,953, a figure
which it was stated was probably considerably out. Since these words were
written events have occurred that have shown this view to be correct, the population
of the Borough when the Census was taken on June 19th, 1921, proving to
be 104,173, made up of 63,166 females and 41,007 males, the former thus exceeding
the latter by 22,159.
Even if, as the estimates show, the population is actually increasing by
approximately 1,000 a year it is likely to be some time before it will reach the
1911 level, and this is because the changes that have been occurring in the character
of the Borough are not only certain to continue but to become more marked.
The previous Census, taken in 1911, enumerated the population at 118,211,
so that during the period of ten years there was a decrease of 14,038.
The population estimated to the middle of 1925 by the Registrar-General
is shown below, and is that used in calculating the various rates, etc., given in
this report. For information the estimated population of each of the wards is also
set out, and for comparison the figures for the six previous years.
Year. The Borough. All Souls. St. Mary. Christ Church. St. John.
1919 97,953 24,381 26,731 30,210 16,631
1920 101,856 25,352 27,796 31,414 17,294
1921 105,200 26,184 28,709 32,445 17,862
1922 105,200 25,202 26,943 32,747 20,308
1923 105,400 25,258 26,992 32,806 20,344
1924 105,300 25,233 26,967 32,775 20,325
1925 106,100 25,425 27,172 33,024 20,479
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Under this heading the Ministry of Health calls for a report with regard to
such matters as Water, Drainage and Sewerage, Closet Accommodation, Scavenging,
Sanitary Inspection, Premises and Occupations controlled by By-laws cr
Regulations, Schools, &c. In respect of some of these matters, on account of the
circumstances and arrangements existing in London Boroughs, there is little to be
said, and much of the information is obtainable only from other departments of the
Council or from other bodies. In order, however, to comply with the requirements
ot the Ministry, and to assist in obtaining uniformity in repqrts, each of
the more important matters is dealt with as fully as possible.