Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2017 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2017 |
|---|---|
| Con | 47.0% |
| Lab | 29.3% |
| LD | 6.4% |
| Green | 4.0% |
| UKIP | 3.2% |
| Others | 10.1% |
Party results and changes 2015 - 2017
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | Con | Lab | LD | Green | UKIP | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Change | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 190 | 119 | 26 | 16 | 13 | 41 | 405 |
| % vote | 47.0% | 29.3% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 3.2% | 10.1% | 100.0% |
| Change | +1.5% | +11.2% | -0.1% | -1.7% | -11.7% | +0.7% | 0% |
| Candidates | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 36 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 16 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2017
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | Green | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 47.8% | 25.9% | 21.2% | 1.2% | 3.7% | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 44.3% | 15.5% | 20.9% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| 2015 | 45.5% | 18.1% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 14.9% | 9.4% |
| 2017 | 47.0% | 29.3% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 3.2% | 10.1% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2017
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | Green | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Highest and lowest 2017
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 24.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckingham | 48.8% |
| 2 | Beaconsfield | 43.8% |
| 3 | Chesham and Amersham | 40.1% |
| 4 | Aylesbury | 24.9% |
| 5 | Wycombe | 12.3% |
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: 24.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton Keynes South | 2.7% |
| 2 | Milton Keynes North | 3.0% |
| 3 | Wycombe | 12.3% |
| 4 | Aylesbury | 24.9% |
| 5 | Chesham and Amersham | 40.1% |
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: 55.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaconsfield | 65.3% |
| 2 | Buckingham | 65.1% |
| 3 | Chesham and Amersham | 60.7% |
| 4 | Aylesbury | 55.0% |
| 5 | Wycombe | 50.0% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 55.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton Keynes North | 47.5% |
| 2 | Milton Keynes South | 47.5% |
| 3 | Wycombe | 50.0% |
| 4 | Aylesbury | 55.0% |
| 5 | Chesham and Amersham | 60.7% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 71.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesham and Amersham | 77.1% |
| 2 | Beaconsfield | 72.3% |
| 3 | Milton Keynes North | 71.6% |
| 4 | Aylesbury | 71.2% |
| 5 | Milton Keynes South | 69.8% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 71.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckingham | 66.2% |
| 2 | Wycombe | 69.4% |
| 3 | Milton Keynes South | 69.8% |
| 4 | Aylesbury | 71.2% |
| 5 | Milton Keynes North | 71.6% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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