Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2010 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2010 |
|---|---|
| Con | 49.2% |
| LD | 21.3% |
| Lab | 18.6% |
| UKIP | 4.1% |
| Green | 1.0% |
| Others | 5.8% |
Party results and changes 2005 - 2010
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | Con | LD | Lab | UKIP | Green | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Change | +4 | 0 | -4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 417 | 180 | 157 | 35 | 8 | 49 | 847 |
| % vote | 49.2% | 21.3% | 18.6% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 5.8% | 100.0% |
| Change | +4.7% | +2.4% | -12.2% | +0.8% | +0.1% | +4.3% | 0% |
| Candidates | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 37 | 118 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 34 | 54 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2010
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | LD | Lab | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 44.5% | 18.9% | 30.8% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 49.2% | 21.3% | 18.6% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2010
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | LD | Lab | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2010
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 24.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayleigh and Wickford | 42.7% |
| 2 | Maldon | 40.5% |
| 3 | Brentwood and Ongar | 33.4% |
| 4 | Braintree | 32.8% |
| 5 | Epping Forest | 32.5% |
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: 24.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thurrock | 0.2% |
| 2 | Chelmsford | 9.4% |
| 3 | Harlow | 11.2% |
| 4 | South Basildon and East Thurrock | 12.9% |
| 5 | Colchester | 15.1% |
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: 50.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maldon | 59.8% |
| 2 | Rayleigh and Wickford | 57.8% |
| 3 | Brentwood and Ongar | 56.9% |
| 4 | Saffron Walden | 55.5% |
| 5 | Epping Forest | 54.0% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 50.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thurrock | 36.8% |
| 2 | South Basildon and East Thurrock | 43.9% |
| 3 | Castle Point | 44.0% |
| 4 | Harlow | 44.9% |
| 5 | Southend West | 46.1% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 66.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brentwood and Ongar | 73.0% |
| 2 | Saffron Walden | 71.5% |
| 3 | Chelmsford | 70.4% |
| 4 | Witham | 69.9% |
| 5 | Maldon | 69.6% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 66.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochford and Southend East | 58.3% |
| 2 | Thurrock | 58.9% |
| 3 | South Basildon and East Thurrock | 62.2% |
| 4 | Colchester | 62.3% |
| 5 | Basildon and Billericay | 63.4% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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