1983 general election · East of England
Norwich South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Norwich South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,712. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7123.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%48,956 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,814
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,998 | 38.8% | |
| Labour | 17,286 | 35.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,968 | 24.5% | |
| Others | 704 | 1.4% | |
| Valid votes | 48,956 | ||
| Majority | 1,712 | 3.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Norwich South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,998 votes (38.8%).
What was the majority in Norwich South in 1983?
1,712 votes (3.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Norwich South in 1983?
75.5% of the 64,814 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,956 votes).
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