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 |
|---|---|
| Lab | 47.6% |
| Con | 45.2% |
| LD | 4.2% |
| UKIP | 1.4% |
| Green | 1.0% |
| Others | 0.6% |
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 | Lab | Con | LD | UKIP | Green | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Change | +3 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 278 | 264 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 584 |
| % vote | 47.6% | 45.2% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Change | +11.0% | +2.2% | -1.4% | -10.5% | -1.6% | +0.4% | 0% |
| Candidates | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 51 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 24 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2017
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Lab | Con | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 40.5% | 37.1% | 20.3% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 32.4% | 40.7% | 21.2% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 36.6% | 43.0% | 5.6% | 11.9% | 2.6% | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 47.6% | 45.2% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2017
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Lab | Con | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2017
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 18.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halton | 51.3% |
| 2 | Tatton | 30.1% |
| 3 | Eddisbury | 23.3% |
| 4 | Congleton | 22.4% |
| 5 | Ellesmere Port and Neston | 22.4% |
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: 18.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crewe and Nantwich | 0.1% |
| 2 | Warrington South | 4.1% |
| 3 | Weaver Vale | 7.8% |
| 4 | Macclesfield | 15.9% |
| 5 | City of Chester | 16.3% |
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: 55.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halton | 72.9% |
| 2 | Ellesmere Port and Neston | 59.2% |
| 3 | Tatton | 58.6% |
| 4 | Eddisbury | 56.9% |
| 5 | City of Chester | 56.8% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 55.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crewe and Nantwich | 47.1% |
| 2 | Warrington South | 48.4% |
| 3 | Weaver Vale | 51.5% |
| 4 | Macclesfield | 52.7% |
| 5 | Warrington North | 56.4% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 72.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Chester | 77.4% |
| 2 | Ellesmere Port and Neston | 74.2% |
| 3 | Weaver Vale | 73.3% |
| 4 | Congleton | 73.3% |
| 5 | Eddisbury | 73.0% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 72.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halton | 67.4% |
| 2 | Warrington North | 67.5% |
| 3 | Crewe and Nantwich | 69.7% |
| 4 | Macclesfield | 72.2% |
| 5 | Tatton | 72.4% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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