1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Heeley: 1983 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Heeley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,368. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,36815.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.8%52,667 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,478
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,111 | 45.8% | |
| Conservative | 15,743 | 29.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,813 | 24.3% | |
| Valid votes | 52,667 | ||
| Majority | 8,368 | 15.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Heeley at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,111 votes (45.8%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Heeley in 1983?
8,368 votes (15.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Heeley in 1983?
69.8% of the 75,478 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,667 votes).
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