1983 general election · London
Erith and Crayford: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Erith and Crayford at the 1983 general election with a majority of 920. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9202.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%41,190 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,837
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,289 | 37.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,369 | 34.9% | |
| Labour | 11,260 | 27.3% | |
| Others | 272 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 41,190 | ||
| Majority | 920 | 2.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Erith and Crayford at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,289 votes (37.1%).
What was the majority in Erith and Crayford in 1983?
920 votes (2.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Erith and Crayford in 1983?
72.5% of the 56,837 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,190 votes).
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