1983 general election · London
Ravensbourne: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Ravensbourne at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,512. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,51236.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.2%43,053 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,611
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,143 | 63.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,631 | 27.0% | |
| Labour | 4,037 | 9.4% | |
| Others | 242 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,053 | ||
| Majority | 15,512 | 36.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ravensbourne at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,143 votes (63.1%).
What was the majority in Ravensbourne in 1983?
15,512 votes (36.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Ravensbourne in 1983?
72.2% of the 59,611 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,053 votes).
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