1983 general election · London
Croydon South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,440. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,44038.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.2%45,812 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,279
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,842 | 65.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,402 | 27.1% | |
| Labour | 3,568 | 7.8% | |
| Valid votes | 45,812 | ||
| Majority | 17,440 | 38.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,842 votes (65.1%).
What was the majority in Croydon South in 1983?
17,440 votes (38.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Croydon South in 1983?
70.2% of the 65,279 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,812 votes).
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