The result of the contest was a victory for the Conservative candidate, Peter Bottomley, who held the seat until its abolition for the 1983 general election; he had contested the seat in both 1974 general elections.
In the contest, Peter Bottomley, representing the Conservative party, secured victory and held his seat until it was discontinued for the 1983 general election. He had also competed in the seat during the 1974 general elections.