Bexleyheath and Crayford

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Bexleyheath and Crayford
Borough constituency
for the House of Commons
Bexleyheath and Crayford 2023 Constituency.svg
County Greater London
Population109,200 (2022) [1]
Electorate 69,948 (March 2020) [2]
Current constituency
Created 1997
Member of Parliament Daniel Francis (Labour)
SeatsOne
Created from Bexleyheath and Erith & Crayford

Bexleyheath and Crayford is a constituency [n 1] in Greater London to be represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament by Daniel Francis following his victory in the 2024 general election for the Labour Party. [n 2] .

Contents

It was created in 1997 from parts of the former seats of Bexleyheath and Erith and Crayford.

Constituency profile

Bexleyheath and Crayford is a predominantly suburban constituency, located in the Borough of Bexley on the outskirts of London. It contains the towns of Bexleyheath and Crayford and the neighbourhood of Slade Green.

The area was historically rural and developed rapidly following the arrival of railways in the late 19th century. [3] Compared to the rest of the country, residents of the constituency are wealthier and have similar levels of education and professional employment. The constituency is less ethnically diverse than other parts of London but more so than the country as a whole; 73% of residents are White, 11% are Black and 10% are Asian. [4] At the most recent borough council election in 2022, most of the constituency's seats were won by Conservatives, whilst the areas closer to the Thames elected Labour Party councillors. Unlike most of London, Bexleyheath and Crayford voted strongly in favour of leaving the European Union in the 2016 referendum, estimated at 65% of voters. [4]

Boundaries

Bexleyheath and Crayford
Map of boundaries from 2024

1997–2010: The London Borough of Bexley wards of Barnehurst, Barnehurst North, Bostall, Brampton, Christchurch, Crayford, North End, St Michael's, and Upton.

2010–2024: The London Borough of Bexley wards of Barnehurst, Brampton, Christchurch, Colyers, Crayford, Danson Park, North End, and St Michael's.

2024–present: The London Borough of Bexley wards of Barnehurst; Bexleyheath; Crayford; Crook Log; Northumberland Heath; Slade Green & Northend; West Heath. [5]

The revised contents take into account the local government boundary review for Bexley which became effective in May 2018. Boundaries were extended northwards, gaining parts of Erith and Thamesmead, offset by westernmost areas being transferred to Old Bexley and Sidcup.

Members of Parliament

See Bexley, Bexleyheath and Erith and Crayford for related results from 1955 to 1997.

ElectionMemberParty
1997 Nigel Beard Labour
2005 David Evennett Conservative
2024 Daniel Francis Labour

Election results

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Election results 1997-2024

Elections in the 2020s

General election 2024: Bexleyheath and Crayford [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labour Daniel Francis 15,717 36.2 +7.2
Conservative Mark Brooks13,60331.3–29.5
Reform Tom Bright9,86122.7+21.8
Liberal Democrats David McBride2,2045.1—0.9
Green George Edgar2,0764.8+2.5
Majority 2,1144.9N/A
Turnout 43,46162.6–5.0
Registered electors 69,470
Labour gain from Conservative Swing Increase2.svg18.4

Elections in the 2010s

2019 notional result [n 3] [7]
PartyVote%
Conservative 28,75060.8
Labour 13,71229.0
Liberal Democrats 2,8326.0
Green 1,0702.3
Others5201.1
Brexit Party 4160.9
Majority15,03831.8
Turnout47,30067.6
Electorate69,948
General election 2019: Bexleyheath and Crayford [8]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative David Evennett 25,856 59.8 +4.2
Labour Anna Day12,75329.5−6.0
Liberal Democrats David McBride2,8196.5+3.8
Green Tony Ball1,2983.0+1.7
English Democrat Graham Moore5201.2New
Majority 13,10330.3+10.3
Turnout 43,24666.1−3.1
Registered electors 65,466
Conservative hold Swing +5.1
General election 2017: Bexleyheath and Crayford [9] [10]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative David Evennett 25,113 55.6 +8.3
Labour Stefano Borella16,04035.5+9.3
UKIP Mike Ferro1,9444.3−16.7
Liberal Democrats Simone Reynolds1,2012.7−0.3
Green Ivor Lobo6011.3−0.9
BNP Peter Finch2900.6New
Majority 9,07320.1−1.0
Turnout 45,18969.2+1.8
Registered electors 65,315
Conservative hold Swing -0.65
General election 2015: Bexleyheath and Crayford [11] [12]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative David Evennett 20,643 47.3 −3.2
Labour Stefano Borella11,45126.2−0.3
UKIP Chris Attard9,18221.0+17.4
Liberal Democrats Richard Davis1,3083.0−9.7
Green Stella Gardiner [13] 9502.2+1.3
English Democrat Maggi Young1510.3−0.8
Majority 9,19221.1−2.9
Turnout 43,68567.4+1.0
Registered electors 64,828
Conservative hold Swing -1.4
General election 2010: Bexleyheath and Crayford [14]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative David Evennett 21,794 50.5 +3.9
Labour Howard Dawber11,45026.5−7.7
Liberal Democrats Karelia Scott5,50212.7−0.4
BNP Stephen James2,0424.7+1.8
UKIP John Dunford1,5573.6+0.4
English Democrat John Griffiths4661.1New
Green Adrian Ross3710.9New
Majority 10,34424.0+13.3
Turnout 43,18266.4+1.8
Registered electors 65,015
Conservative hold Swing +5.8

Elections in the 2000s

General election 2005: Bexleyheath and Crayford [15]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative David Evennett 19,722 46.3 +6.4
Labour Nigel Beard 15,17135.6−8.0
Liberal Democrats David Raval5,14412.1+1.0
UKIP John Dunford1,3023.1+1.2
BNP Jay Lee 1,2452.9−0.6
Majority 4,55110.7N/A
Turnout 42,58465.5+2.0
Registered electors 65,023
Conservative gain from Labour Swing +7.2
General election 2001: Bexleyheath and Crayford [16]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labour Nigel Beard 17,593 43.6 −1.9
Conservative David Evennett 16,12139.9+1.5
Liberal Democrats Nick O'Hare4,47611.1−0.1
BNP Colin Smith1,4083.5+2.6
UKIP John Dunford7801.9+1.1
Majority 1,4723.6−3.5
Turnout 40,37863.5−12.6
Registered electors 63,580
Labour hold Swing -1.7

Elections in the 1990s

General election 1997: Bexleyheath and Crayford [17]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labour Nigel Beard 21,942 45.5
Conservative David Evennett 18,52738.4
Liberal Democrats Francoise J. Montford5,39111.2
Referendum Barrie R. Thomas1,5513.2
BNP Pauline Smith4290.9
UKIP W. Jenner3830.8
Majority 3,4157.1
Turnout 48,22376.1
Registered electors 63,373
Labour win (new seat)

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ A borough constituency (for the purposes of election expenses and type of returning officer).
  2. ↑ As with all constituencies, the constituency elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election at least every five years.
  3. ↑ Estimate of the 2019 general election result as if the revised boundaries recommended under the 2023 boundary review were in place

References

  1. ↑ "Area profile - Bexleyheath and Crayford". Build a custom profile. ONS. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume two: Constituency names, designations and composition – London". Boundary Commission for England. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. ↑ McKeon, Simon; Allen, Lucy (2012). "Changing Times: The Broadway, Bexleyheath 1812-1912" (PDF). London Borough of Bexley. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  4. 1 2 "Seat Details - Bexleyheath and Crayford". www.electoralcalculus.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "The Parliamentary Constituencies Order 2023". Schedule 1 Part 3 London region.
  6. ↑ "Statement of Person Nominated and Notice of Poll: Bexleyheath and Crayford Constituency" (PDF). Bexley Council. 7 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "Bexleyheath and Crayford notional election - December 2019". Rallings & Thrasher, Professor David Denver (Scotland), Nicholas Whyte (NI) for Sky News, PA, BBC News and ITV News. UK Parliament . Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  8. ↑ "Bexleyheath & Crayford". BBC News. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  9. ↑ "Bexleyheath & Crayford parliamentary constituency". BBC News.
  10. ↑ "House Of Commons Library 2017 Election report" (PDF).
  11. ↑ "Election Data 2015". Electoral Calculus. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
  12. ↑ "Election results for Bexleyheath and Crayford, 7 May 2015". 7 May 2015.
  13. ↑ "Green Party candidates for General Election". bexley.greenparty.org.uk. 8 November 2024.
  14. ↑ "Election Data 2010". Electoral Calculus. Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
  15. ↑ "Election Data 2005". Electoral Calculus. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  16. ↑ "Election Data 2001". Electoral Calculus. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  17. ↑ "Election Data 1997". Electoral Calculus. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2015.

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