1987 general election · London
Croydon Central: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon Central at the 1987 general election with a majority of 12,617. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,61732.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.5%39,084 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,410
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,133 | 56.6% | +2.8 | |
| Labour | 9,516 | 24.4% | +1.0 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,435 | 19.0% | −3.8 | |
| Valid votes | 39,084 | |||
| Majority | 12,617 | 32.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon Central at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,133 votes (56.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Croydon Central in 1987?
12,617 votes (32.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Croydon Central in 1987?
70.5% of the 55,410 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,084 votes).
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