Woodford — UK General Election Results
Woodford was won by Conservative at the 1959 general election, with a majority of 14,797 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Woodford from 1945 to 1959.
Full Election History, 1945–1959
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (Conservative) | 27,688 | 72.5% | Alexander Hancock (Independent) | 17,200 (45.1 pts) | 65.5% |
| 1950 | Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (Conservative) | 37,239 | 59.6% | Seymour Henry Hills (Labour) | 18,499 (29.6 pts) | 86.1% |
| 1951 | Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (Conservative) | 40,938 | 63.0% | William Archer (Labour) | 18,579 (28.6 pts) | 83.4% |
| 1955 | Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (Conservative) | 25,069 | 73.0% | Arnold Keith Milner (Labour) | 15,808 (46.1 pts) | 76.0% |
| 1959 | Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (Conservative) | 24,815 | 71.2% | Arthur Charles Latham (Labour) | 14,797 (42.5 pts) | 77.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1945
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill | Conservative | 27,688 | 72.5% | Yes |
| Alexander Hancock | Independent | 10,488 | 27.5% | No |
1950
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill | Conservative | 37,239 | 59.6% | Yes |
| Seymour Henry Hills | Labour | 18,740 | 30.0% | No |
| Howard Vivien Davies | Liberal | 5,664 | 9.1% | No |
| Bill Brooks | Communist | 827 | 1.3% | No |
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill | Conservative | 40,938 | 63.0% | Yes |
| William Archer | Labour | 22,359 | 34.4% | No |
| John Ross Campbell | Communist | 871 | 1.3% | No |
| Alexander Hancock | Independent | 851 | 1.3% | No |
1955
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill | Conservative | 25,069 | 73.0% | Yes |
| Arnold Keith Milner | Labour | 9,261 | 27.0% | No |
1959
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill | Conservative | 24,815 | 71.2% | Yes |
| Arthur Charles Latham | Labour | 10,018 | 28.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Woodford has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1945. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Woodford in the 1959 general election?
Conservative won Woodford in 1959 with 24,815 votes (71.2%), a majority of 14,797 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Woodford since 1945?
Since 1945, Woodford has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Woodford?
The closest result on record for Woodford was 1951, when Conservative beat Labour by just 18,579 votes (28.6 percentage points).