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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Woolwich 1912
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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The population to the middle of 1912 is estimated as follows:—
| Parish, | Census1, 1911 | Additional houses occupied between April, 1911, and July, 1912. | New houses, April 1st, 1911, to June 3oth,1912 | Estimated number of | persons to a house. | Estimated increase 0; population. | Estimated population to middle of 1912. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich | 36,710 | 64 | — | 5 | 320 | 37,030 |
| Plumstead (West) | 40,328 | 123 | - | 5 | 615 | 40,943 |
| Do. (East) | 030,888 | 66 | 14 | 5 | 400 | 31,288 |
| Eltham | 13,450 | 21 | 99 | 5 | 600 | 14,050 |
| Total | 121,376 | 274 | 113 | 5 | 1,935 | 123,311 |
The sex population at the two last Censuses was as follows :
Males. Females.
1911 61,271 60,105
1901 61,273 55,905
The increase of population is seen to be wholly among
females. This is accounted for by the fact that in 1901 a
number of single and married men were residing in lodgings
in the Borough apart from their families, owing to the
pressure of work in the Arsenal and lack of housing accommodation.
West Plumstead includes the Burrage, Herbert, Glyndon,
and St. Margaret's Wards; and East Plumstead the Central
and St. Nicholas Wards.