Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2005 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2005 |
|---|---|
| Lab | 43.5% |
| LD | 24.7% |
| Con | 21.7% |
| PC | 7.2% |
| UKIP | 1.6% |
| Green | 0.4% |
| Others | 0.9% |
Party results
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | Lab | LD | Con | PC | UKIP | Green | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Votes (000s) | 84 | 48 | 42 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 193 |
| % vote | 43.5% | 24.7% | 21.7% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Candidates | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 31 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
Highest and lowest 2005
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 18.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontypridd | 34.2% |
| 2 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 22.7% |
| 3 | Cardiff West | 22.2% |
| 4 | Cardiff Central | 15.5% |
| 5 | Cardiff North | 2.5% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Most marginal seats by majority (%) | Average: 18.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff North | 2.5% |
| 2 | Cardiff Central | 15.5% |
| 3 | Cardiff West | 22.2% |
| 4 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 22.7% |
| 5 | Pontypridd | 34.2% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Highest winning vote share % | Average: 46.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontypridd | 54.2% |
| 2 | Cardiff Central | 49.8% |
| 3 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 46.6% |
| 4 | Cardiff West | 44.9% |
| 5 | Cardiff North | 39.0% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 46.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff North | 39.0% |
| 2 | Cardiff West | 44.9% |
| 3 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 46.6% |
| 4 | Cardiff Central | 49.8% |
| 5 | Pontypridd | 54.2% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 61.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff North | 70.4% |
| 2 | Pontypridd | 63.2% |
| 3 | Cardiff Central | 59.2% |
| 4 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 58.2% |
| 5 | Cardiff West | 58.2% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 61.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff West | 58.2% |
| 2 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 58.2% |
| 3 | Cardiff Central | 59.2% |
| 4 | Pontypridd | 63.2% |
| 5 | Cardiff North | 70.4% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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