1951 general election · London
Croydon East: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon East at the 1951 general election with a majority of 9,667. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,66717.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.2%54,897 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,204
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,282 | 58.8% | +5.5 | |
| Labour | 22,615 | 41.2% | +3.4 | |
| Valid votes | 54,897 | |||
| Majority | 9,667 | 17.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon East at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,282 votes (58.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Croydon East in 1951?
9,667 votes (17.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Croydon East in 1951?
84.2% of the 65,204 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,897 votes).
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