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Natural and Social Conditions of the Area.
Area (in acres) 4,243
Population (census 1931) 37,791
„ (estimated 1934) 38,570
Number of inhabited houses (1934) 9,162
Rateable Value £541,226
Sum represented by a penny rate £2,150
Physical features and general character of the area.
The Borough of Richmond lies on the south bank of the
Thames. Incorporated in 1890, its boundaries were in 1892
enlarged by the inclusion of the parishes of Kew, Petersham and a
part of Mortlake.
On April 1st, 1933, the Borough was further enlarged by the
inclusion of a large part of the Ham Urban District.
The height above ordnance datum varies, being 16 feet at the
bottom of Water Lane, 31 feet opposite the General Post Office,
152 feet at the Park Gates and 180 feet inside Richmond Park.
The subsoil is chiefly gravel and sand interspersed with
patches of clay on the Hill.
Social Conditions.
The Borough is chiefly a residential district. There are one
or two small factories in addition to the usual trades carried on in
any town, whilst a certain number of the inhabitants are engaged
in those industries and occupations connected with boating.
Poor Law Relief.
The Clerk of the Public Assistance Committee informs me
the approximate number of cases afforded Outdoor Relief in the
Richmond district during the year was 544.