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5
SECTION A.
SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE AREA
The Urban District of Chislehurst and Sidcup, comprising 8,957
acres, was formed in 1934, and now has a total population of 73,850—
approximately 8 persons per acre, which is an indication of the open
nature of the district. There are 24 parks and open spaces, comprising
some 306 acres. The district is bordered on the North by
Bexley, and on the South by Orpington, on the West by Bromley and
on the East by Dartford.
The main administrative centre is picturesquely situated at Sidcup
Place and is easily accessible. At the present time, some branches of
the Council's activities are conducted from centres remote from the
main Council Offices, although consideration continues to be given to
the question of centralising all offices at Sidcup Place.
Summary of Vital and Other Statistics.
Area (in acres) 8,957
Registrar General's estimate of population (mid-year, 1949):—
Civilian 73,510
Total 73,850
Number of valuation assessments of habitable premises at the
close of the year (approx.) 22,500
Rateable Value (31st March, 1950) £632,516
Product of a Penny Rate for the year ending 31st March,
1950 £2,625