1955 general election · London
Beckenham: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Beckenham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 21,237. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 21,23737.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%55,991 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,177
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 38,614 | 69.0% | |
| Labour | 17,377 | 31.0% | |
| Valid votes | 55,991 | ||
| Majority | 21,237 | 37.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Beckenham at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 38,614 votes (69.0%).
What was the majority in Beckenham in 1955?
21,237 votes (37.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Beckenham in 1955?
76.5% of the 73,177 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,991 votes).
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