1983 general election · London
Chingford: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Chingford at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,414. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,41430.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%40,904 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,903
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,541 | 55.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,127 | 24.8% | |
| Labour | 7,239 | 17.7% | |
| Others | 997 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 40,904 | ||
| Majority | 12,414 | 30.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Chingford at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,541 votes (55.1%).
What was the majority in Chingford in 1983?
12,414 votes (30.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Chingford in 1983?
71.9% of the 56,903 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,904 votes).
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