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 | 49.3% |
| LD | 26.2% |
| Lab | 16.2% |
| Green | 1.4% |
| UKIP | 4.1% |
| Others | 2.7% |
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 | Green | UKIP | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 74 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 84 |
| Change | +13 | -2 | -13 | +1 | 0 | +1 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 2,118 | 1,125 | 698 | 62 | 177 | 114 | 4,294 |
| % vote | 49.3% | 26.2% | 16.2% | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| Change | +4.3% | +0.8% | -8.2% | +1.4% | +4.1% | -2.6% | 0% |
| Candidates | 83 | 83 | 83 | 52 | 82 | 159 | 542 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 61 | 157 | 269 |
Share of the vote by party 1992 - 2010
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | LD | Lab | Green | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 54.9% | 24.7% | 18.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 1997 | 41.9% | 23.3% | 29.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| 2001 | 42.9% | 23.7% | 29.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| 2005 | 45.0% | 25.4% | 24.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| 2010 | 49.3% | 26.2% | 16.2% | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% |
Seats won by party 1992 - 2010
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | LD | Lab | Green | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 79 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 54 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 53 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 61 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 74 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Highest and lowest 2010
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 21.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaconsfield | 41.5% |
| 2 | Witney | 39.4% |
| 3 | Windsor | 38.4% |
| 4 | Faversham and Mid Kent | 36.6% |
| 5 | New Forest West | 35.5% |
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: 21.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford West and Abingdon | 0.3% |
| 2 | Southampton, Itchen | 0.4% |
| 3 | Brighton, Pavilion | 2.4% |
| 4 | Brighton, Kemptown | 3.1% |
| 5 | Hove | 3.7% |
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 | Beaconsfield | 61.1% |
| 2 | Windsor | 60.8% |
| 3 | North East Hampshire | 60.6% |
| 4 | Chesham and Amersham | 60.4% |
| 5 | Maidenhead | 59.5% |
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 | Brighton, Pavilion | 31.3% |
| 2 | Hove | 36.7% |
| 3 | Southampton, Itchen | 36.8% |
| 4 | Brighton, Kemptown | 38.0% |
| 5 | Southampton, Test | 38.5% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 68.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winchester | 75.8% |
| 2 | Mole Valley | 75.1% |
| 3 | South West Surrey | 74.8% |
| 4 | Chesham and Amersham | 74.6% |
| 5 | Newbury | 74.0% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 68.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth South | 58.7% |
| 2 | Southampton, Itchen | 59.6% |
| 3 | Southampton, Test | 61.4% |
| 4 | Slough | 61.6% |
| 5 | Portsmouth North | 62.7% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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