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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
Beddington and Wallington 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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The following Table will show the age distribution at the time of the 1921 Census:-
| Age (last birthday). | Males. | Females. |
|---|---|---|
| 0—4 | 562 | 535 |
| 5—9 | 662 | 700 |
| 10-14 | 619 | 803 |
| 15-19 | 629 | 752 |
| 20-24 | 438 | 734 |
| 25—29 | 427 | 668 |
| 30—34 | 459 | 709 |
| 35—39 | 580 | 796 |
| 40—44 | 631 | 796 |
| 45-49 | 500 | 653 |
| 50-54 | 453 | 530 |
| 55—59 | 333 | 414 |
| 60-61 | 268 | 315 |
| 65—69 | 210 | 291 |
| 70-74 | 125 | 214 |
| 75—79 | 88 | 132 |
| 80 -84 | 33 | 76 |
| 85—89 | 12 | 26 |
| 90 94 | 4 | 5 |
| 95 and over | — | - |
The following particulars as to the chief occupations of the Beddington and Wallington residents are extracted from the Census report for 1921:—
| Occupation. | Males. | Females. |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural occupations | 321 | 19 |
| Metal workers | 328 | 8 |
| Electrical apparatus makers, fitters, etc. | 111 | 1 |
| Workers in skins, leather goods makers | 134 | 18 |
| Workers in wood, etc. | 155 | 7 |
| Paper workers, printers, etc. | 100 | 22 |
| Builders, bricklayers, etc. | 180 | — |
| Painters and decorators | 101 | — |
| Transport workers | 338 | 30 |
| Commercial and financial occupations | 872 | 178 |
| Public administration and defence | 256 | 72 |
| Professional occupations | 267 | 228 |
| Persons employed in personal service | 102 | 1114 |
| Clerks, draughtsmen, typists, etc. | 835 | 387 |
| Total unoccupied and retired | 863 | 5381 |