1983 general election · London
Norwood: 1983 general election result
Labour won Norwood at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,883. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,8837.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.2%36,514 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,038
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,280 | 44.6% | |
| Conservative | 13,397 | 36.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,371 | 17.5% | |
| Others | 466 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 36,514 | ||
| Majority | 2,883 | 7.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Norwood at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,280 votes (44.6%).
What was the majority in Norwood in 1983?
2,883 votes (7.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Norwood in 1983?
65.2% of the 56,038 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,514 votes).
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