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The total population was 117,178, and the males exceeded
the females by over 5,000. In Eltham alone, of the constituent
districts, did the number of females exceed that of the males.
The average number of persons to each inhabited house was
6'47, greater than the corresponding number in Lewisham, but
less than that of Greenwich and Deptford.
The density of the population (number of persons per acre)
was in Eltham, 1.9; Plumstead, 21.7 ; Woolwich, 36.8.
The density for the whole district was 141, less than the
neighbouring boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Deptford;
the density of Deptford being 5 time9 as great as that of the
whole district, a result to be attributed lo the fact that the
Plumstead levels (on which no houses may be built) and the
rural parish of Eltham are included in the Borough.
Tenements.
The total number of tenements is 24,585 of which 14,017
contain less than 5 rooms. Of these—
333 one roomed tenements contain more than 2 persons—
one of such, 7 persons.
386 two roomed tenements contain more than 4 persons—
5 of such, 9 persons.
282 three roomed tenements contain more than 6 persons—
3 of such, 11 persons.
242 four roomed tenements contain more than 8 persons—
9 of such, 12 persons.
At the time of the enumeration, the registration district of
Woolwich contained 15 persons between the ages of 90 and 95,
4 between 95 and 100—none over 100.