Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2015 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2015 |
|---|---|
| Con | 50.8% |
| Lab | 18.3% |
| Green | 5.2% |
| UKIP | 14.7% |
| LD | 9.4% |
| Others | 1.5% |
Party results and changes 2010 - 2015
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | Con | Lab | Green | UKIP | LD | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 78 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 84 |
| Change | +4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 2,234 | 805 | 228 | 647 | 414 | 67 | 4,394 |
| % vote | 50.8% | 18.3% | 5.2% | 14.7% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Change | +1.5% | +2.1% | +3.7% | +10.6% | -16.8% | -1.1% | 0% |
| Candidates | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 83 | 102 | 518 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 19 | 100 | 173 |
Share of the vote by party 1992 - 2015
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | Green | UKIP | LD | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 54.9% | 18.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 24.7% | 1.5% |
| 1997 | 41.9% | 29.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 23.3% | 5.7% |
| 2001 | 42.9% | 29.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 23.7% | 4.1% |
| 2005 | 45.0% | 24.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 25.4% | 5.3% |
| 2010 | 49.3% | 16.2% | 1.4% | 4.1% | 26.2% | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 50.8% | 18.3% | 5.2% | 14.7% | 9.4% | 1.5% |
Seats won by party 1992 - 2015
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | Green | UKIP | LD | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 79 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 54 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 53 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 61 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 74 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 78 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Highest and lowest 2015
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 31.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North East Hampshire | 55.4% |
| 2 | Maidenhead | 54.0% |
| 3 | Esher and Walton | 50.2% |
| 4 | Windsor | 50.0% |
| 5 | South West Surrey | 50.0% |
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: 31.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastbourne | 1.4% |
| 2 | Brighton, Kemptown | 1.5% |
| 3 | Lewes | 2.1% |
| 4 | Hove | 2.4% |
| 5 | Southampton, Itchen | 5.2% |
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: 52.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North East Hampshire | 65.9% |
| 2 | Maidenhead | 65.8% |
| 3 | Buckingham | 64.5% |
| 4 | Windsor | 63.4% |
| 5 | Beaconsfield | 63.2% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 52.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth South | 34.8% |
| 2 | Lewes | 38.0% |
| 3 | South Thanet | 38.1% |
| 4 | Eastbourne | 39.6% |
| 5 | Isle of Wight | 40.7% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 68.6% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford West and Abingdon | 75.2% |
| 2 | Winchester | 74.6% |
| 3 | Mole Valley | 74.5% |
| 4 | South West Surrey | 73.7% |
| 5 | Witney | 73.3% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 68.6% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slough | 55.9% |
| 2 | Portsmouth South | 58.5% |
| 3 | Southampton, Itchen | 61.9% |
| 4 | Portsmouth North | 62.1% |
| 5 | Southampton, Test | 62.1% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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