Bexleyheath and Crayford is a constituency 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.. It was created in 1997 from parts of the former seats of Bexleyheath and Erith and Crayford.
Localisation
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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. 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. 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.
Boundaries
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.
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.
See also
List of parliamentary constituencies in London