1983 general election · London
Croydon Central: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon Central at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,821. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,82130.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.9%38,775 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,138
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,866 | 53.8% | |
| Labour | 9,045 | 23.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,864 | 22.9% | |
| Valid votes | 38,775 | ||
| Majority | 11,821 | 30.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon Central at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,866 votes (53.8%).
What was the majority in Croydon Central in 1983?
11,821 votes (30.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Croydon Central in 1983?
67.9% of the 57,138 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,775 votes).
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