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Ealing 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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| Area (in Acres) | 8,667 |
| Population (Census, 1931) | 117,707 |
| Population (Estimated), Middle of 1935 | 137,550 |
| Number of Structurally Separate Dwellings (Census, 1931) | 26,717 |
| Number of Houses (1st April, 1935) according to Rate Books | 35,963 |
| Number of Families or separate Occupiers (Census, 1931) | 31,412 |
| Rateable Value, 1st April, 1935 | £1,411,011 |
| Net Produce of a Penny Rate | £5,600 |
Population.—The official estimate of the population of the
Borough at the middle of 1935, supplied by the Registrar General,
is 137,550, and this is the figure which is used throughout this
report for the calculation of birth, mortality, and other rates. It is
felt, however, that although this shows an increase of 4,104 over
the previous year, the estimate is not a very accurate one. During
the year ending 31st March, 1935, the number of houses and flats
in the Borough increased by 2,883. A moderate estimate of the
increase in population would therefore appear to be about 8,000.
Social Conditions.—The decrease in the number of unemployed men recorded last year has continued as the following monthly averages will show :—
| Year | Average number of men registered as unemployed. |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 1,961 |
| 1933 | 1,708 |
| 1934 | 1,099 |
| 1935 | 1,033 |
These figures regarding unemployment are very satisfactory
when compared with the rest of the country.