Croydon West — UK General Election Results
Croydon West was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 14,226 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Croydon West from 1950 to 2024.
Full Election History, 1950–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Richard Hilton Marler Thompson (Conservative) | 21,411 | 47.3% | David Rees Rees-Williams (Labour) | 987 (2.2 pts) | 83.7% |
| 1951 | Richard Hilton Marler Thompson (Conservative) | 23,484 | 52.2% | Gerald Austin Gardiner (Labour) | 1,950 (4.3 pts) | 82.6% |
| 2024 | Sarah Jones (Labour) | 20,612 | 54.1% | Simon Fox (Conservative) | 14,226 (37.3 pts) | 49.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1950
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hilton Marler Thompson | Conservative | 21,411 | 47.3% | Yes |
| David Rees Rees-Williams | Labour | 20,424 | 45.1% | No |
| Arthur Russell Mayne | Liberal | 3,101 | 6.8% | No |
| Bob Jarvie | Communist | 336 | 0.7% | No |
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hilton Marler Thompson | Conservative | 23,484 | 52.2% | Yes |
| Gerald Austin Gardiner | Labour | 21,534 | 47.8% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jones | Labour | 20,612 | 54.1% | Yes |
| Simon Fox | Conservative | 6,386 | 16.8% | No |
| Ria Patel | Green | 3,851 | 10.1% | No |
| Jahir Hussain | Liberal Democrat | 3,667 | 9.6% | No |
| Vinayak Malhotra | Reform UK | 2,148 | 5.6% | No |
| Ahsan Ullah | Workers Party of Britain | 708 | 1.9% | No |
| Donna Murray-Turner | Taking The Initiative Party | 503 | 1.3% | No |
| April Ashley | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 247 | 0.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Croydon West has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1950. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Croydon West in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Croydon West in 2024 with 20,612 votes (54.1%), a majority of 14,226 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Croydon West since 1950?
Since 1950, Croydon West has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Croydon West?
The closest result on record for Croydon West was 1950, when Conservative beat Labour by just 987 votes (2.2 percentage points).