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 | 47.2% |
| Lab | 18.0% |
| LD | 28.0% |
| UKIP | 3.5% |
| Green | 2.5% |
| Others | 0.8% |
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 | Lab | LD | UKIP | Green | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Change | +1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 157 | 60 | 93 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 332 |
| % vote | 47.2% | 18.0% | 28.0% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Change | +6.3% | -5.4% | -0.9% | +1.5% | -0.9% | -0.7% | 0% |
| Candidates | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 40 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 22 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2010
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 40.9% | 23.4% | 29.0% | 2.0% | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 47.2% | 18.0% | 28.0% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2010
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2010
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 22.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Witney | 39.4% |
| 2 | Banbury | 32.4% |
| 3 | Henley | 31.0% |
| 4 | Wantage | 24.0% |
| 5 | Oxford East | 8.9% |
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: 22.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford West and Abingdon | 0.3% |
| 2 | Oxford East | 8.9% |
| 3 | Wantage | 24.0% |
| 4 | Henley | 31.0% |
| 5 | Banbury | 32.4% |
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: 50.9% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Witney | 58.8% |
| 2 | Henley | 56.2% |
| 3 | Banbury | 52.8% |
| 4 | Wantage | 52.0% |
| 5 | Oxford East | 42.5% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 50.9% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford West and Abingdon | 42.3% |
| 2 | Oxford East | 42.5% |
| 3 | Wantage | 52.0% |
| 4 | Banbury | 52.8% |
| 5 | Henley | 56.2% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 68.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Witney | 73.3% |
| 2 | Henley | 73.2% |
| 3 | Wantage | 70.0% |
| 4 | Banbury | 66.7% |
| 5 | Oxford West and Abingdon | 65.3% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 68.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford East | 63.1% |
| 2 | Oxford West and Abingdon | 65.3% |
| 3 | Banbury | 66.7% |
| 4 | Wantage | 70.0% |
| 5 | Henley | 73.2% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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