1955 general election · London
Croydon South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,700. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,70014.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.2%48,018 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,177
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,359 | 57.0% | |
| Labour | 20,659 | 43.0% | |
| Valid votes | 48,018 | ||
| Majority | 6,700 | 14.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,359 votes (57.0%).
What was the majority in Croydon South in 1955?
6,700 votes (14.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Croydon South in 1955?
77.2% of the 62,177 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,018 votes).
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