1955 general election · London
Deptford: 1955 general election result
Labour won Deptford at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,453. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,45331.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.6%36,397 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,282
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,925 | 65.7% | |
| Conservative | 12,472 | 34.3% | |
| Valid votes | 36,397 | ||
| Majority | 11,453 | 31.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Deptford at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,925 votes (65.7%).
What was the majority in Deptford in 1955?
11,453 votes (31.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Deptford in 1955?
69.6% of the 52,282 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,397 votes).
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