1951 general election · London
Woolwich West: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Woolwich West at the 1951 general election with a majority of 1,344. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,3442.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.5%47,466 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,226
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,385 | 49.3% | +2.7 | |
| Labour | 22,041 | 46.4% | +0.2 | |
| Liberal | 2,040 | 4.3% | −2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 47,466 | |||
| Majority | 1,344 | 2.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Woolwich West at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,385 votes (49.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Woolwich West in 1951?
1,344 votes (2.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Woolwich West in 1951?
87.5% of the 54,226 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,466 votes).
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