1987 general election · London
Croydon South: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon South at the 1987 general election with a majority of 19,063. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 19,06339.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%47,980 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,085
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,732 | 64.1% | −1.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,669 | 24.3% | −2.8 | |
| Labour | 4,679 | 9.8% | +2.0 | |
| Others | 900 | 1.9% | +1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 47,980 | |||
| Majority | 19,063 | 39.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon South at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,732 votes (64.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Croydon South in 1987?
19,063 votes (39.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Croydon South in 1987?
73.7% of the 65,085 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,980 votes).
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