1955 was the 56th season of County Championship cricket in England and there was a continuation of Surrey's complete dominance as they won a fourth successive championship title and a second consecutive Minor Counties title.
England won a thrilling Test series against South Africa by 3–2.
The fifth Test was therefore the decider and England, thanks to the spin bowling of Tony Lock and Jim Laker, won by 92 runs.
Jackie McGlew topped the averages with 1871 runs @ 58.46.
Bob Appleyard topped the averages with 85 wickets @ 13.01.