1979 general election · London
Croydon South: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon South at the 1979 general election with a majority of 20,868. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 20,86843.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%47,598 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,022
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,874 | 64.9% | +7.0 | |
| Liberal | 10,006 | 21.0% | −4.9 | |
| Labour | 6,249 | 13.1% | −3.1 | |
| Others | 469 | 1.0% | +1.0 | |
| Valid votes | 47,598 | |||
| Majority | 20,868 | 43.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon South at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,874 votes (64.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Croydon South in 1979?
20,868 votes (43.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Croydon South in 1979?
76.7% of the 62,022 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,598 votes).
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