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 | 39.5% |
| Lab | 30.6% |
| LD | 20.5% |
| UKIP | 4.0% |
| Green | 0.6% |
| Others | 4.8% |
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 | 33 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Change | +15 | -14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 1,044 | 808 | 540 | 106 | 15 | 127 | 2,641 |
| % vote | 39.5% | 30.6% | 20.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| Change | +4.5% | -8.1% | +1.9% | +4.0% | +0.6% | -2.9% | 0% |
| Candidates | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 24 | 102 | 360 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 24 | 88 | 153 |
Share of the vote by party 1992 - 2010
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 44.8% | 38.8% | 15.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 1997 | 33.7% | 47.0% | 13.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| 2001 | 35.0% | 44.8% | 14.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| 2005 | 35.0% | 38.7% | 18.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.7% |
| 2010 | 39.5% | 30.6% | 20.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
Seats won by party 1992 - 2010
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 31 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 13 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 18 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 33 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2010
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 15.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldridge-Brownhills | 39.5% |
| 2 | Lichfield | 34.3% |
| 3 | Sutton Coldfield | 33.6% |
| 4 | South Staffordshire | 32.9% |
| 5 | Meriden | 31.2% |
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: 15.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Warwickshire | 0.1% |
| 2 | Solihull | 0.3% |
| 3 | Dudley North | 1.7% |
| 4 | Wolverhampton South West | 1.7% |
| 5 | Telford | 2.4% |
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: 45.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldridge-Brownhills | 59.3% |
| 2 | Birmingham, Ladywood | 55.7% |
| 3 | Mid Worcestershire | 54.5% |
| 4 | Lichfield | 54.4% |
| 5 | Sutton Coldfield | 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: 45.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham, Hall Green | 32.9% |
| 2 | Wyre Forest | 36.9% |
| 3 | Walsall North | 37.0% |
| 4 | Newcastle-under-Lyme | 38.0% |
| 5 | Birmingham, Selly Oak | 38.5% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 64.7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenilworth and Southam | 75.2% |
| 2 | West Worcestershire | 74.3% |
| 3 | Ludlow | 73.1% |
| 4 | Stratford-on-Avon | 72.7% |
| 5 | Warwick and Leamington | 72.3% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 64.7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham, Ladywood | 48.7% |
| 2 | Stoke-on-Trent Central | 53.2% |
| 3 | Birmingham, Erdington | 53.5% |
| 4 | West Bromwich West | 55.8% |
| 5 | Stoke-on-Trent North | 55.8% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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