1979 general election · London
Croydon Central: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon Central at the 1979 general election with a majority of 7,958. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,95815.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%50,422 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,629
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,457 | 52.5% | +10.4 | |
| Labour | 18,499 | 36.7% | −5.1 | |
| Liberal | 5,112 | 10.1% | −6.0 | |
| Others | 354 | 0.7% | +0.7 | |
| Valid votes | 50,422 | |||
| Majority | 7,958 | 15.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon Central at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,457 votes (52.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Croydon Central in 1979?
7,958 votes (15.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Croydon Central in 1979?
75.7% of the 66,629 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,422 votes).
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