October 1974 general election · London
Croydon Central: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon Central at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 164. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1640.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%48,450 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,729
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,390 | 42.1% | +1.6 | |
| Labour | 20,226 | 41.8% | +3.8 | |
| Liberal | 7,834 | 16.2% | −5.3 | |
| Valid votes | 48,450 | |||
| Majority | 164 | 0.3% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon Central at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,390 votes (42.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Croydon Central in October 1974?
164 votes (0.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Croydon Central in October 1974?
72.6% of the 66,729 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,450 votes).
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