Members of Parliament
| Election | Member | Party | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | James Harrison | Labour | Died in office May 1959; seat remained vacant until general election in October | |
| 1959 | Bill Whitlock | Labour | ||
| 1983 | Richard Ottaway | Conservative | Has been MP for Croydon South since 1992. | |
| 1987 | Graham Allen | Labour | Present incumbent | |
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