The area formed part of the London conurbation and was much reduced over the course of its existence, in 1918 and then insignificantly in 1945 due to suburbanisation and urbanisation. It returned one Member of Parliament (MP).
The region comprised a portion of the London metropolitan area and was significantly diminished throughout its duration, in 1918 and then almost non-existent by 1945 due to suburbanization and urbanization. It regained one Member of Parliament (MP).