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On the Census night there were 194 families living in one room
dwellings, 451 families living in two rooms, and 847 families living
in three rooms. The families were very small, but in about 140
instances the overcrowding was serious.
The Census figures show that in respect of room accommodation
Beckenham claims the first place in the County with a general
average of 6.76 rooms per dwelling, which indicates the high residential
character of the District.
Principal Occupations 1921 Census.
Males. Females.
Total Population 14169 19176
Under 12 years of age 3009 3050
Aged 12 years or over 11160 16126
Total occupied aged 12 years or over 9526 5793
Total unoccupied or retired aged 12
years or over 1634 10333
Principal Occupations.
Agricultural Occupations 451 7
Metal Workers (not electro plate or
precious metals) 589 11
Electrical Apparatus Makers and
Fitters and Electricians 237 23
Makers of Textile Goods and Articles
of Dress 176 336
Makers of Food, Drink, and Tobacco 97 27
Workers in Paper, Printers, Bookbinders,
Photographers, etc. 357 62
Builders, Bricklayers, and Contractors 390 2
Painters and Decorators 252
Persons employed in Transport and
Communication 11150 89
Commercial, Finance, and Insurance
Occupations (excluding Clerks) 1740 440