Na h-Eileanan An Iar (Western Isles): Seat Details

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Na h-Eileanan An Iar (Western Isles): Overview

Prediction: LAB gain from SNP

MP at 2019:Angus MacNeil  (SNP)
County/Area:Western Isles (Scotland)
Electorate:21,106
Turnout:68.6%

Party2019
Votes
2019
Share
Pred
Votes
SNP6,53145.1%36.2%
LAB4,09328.3%41.7%
CON3,21622.2%12.8%
LIB6374.4%2.8%
Reform00.0%1.7%
Green00.0%1.4%
OTH00.0%3.5%
SNP Majority2,43816.8%5.5%
Pred Maj

Result shown is the original general election result. Angus MacNeil left the SNP in August 2023.

Chance of winning
SNP
36%
LAB
64%
CON
0%
LIB
0%
Reform
0%
Green
0%
OTH
0%

Na h-Eileanan An Iar (Western Isles) : Political and Demographic indicators

The table below shows some political and demographic numerical indicators for the Na h-Eileanan An Iar (Western Isles) constituency, the 'Scotland' area and nation.

The political measures include the three axes: Economic (Left/Right), National (Global/National) and Social (Liberal/Conservative). (what does this mean).

The demographic measures are from the 2011 Census and include categories relating to national identity, economic activity, health and education. These categories are those which have the most relevance to political attitudes.

Indicator Seat ScotlandAll GB
Party Winner 2019SNPSNPCON
Party Winner 2017SNPSNPCON
Party Winner 2015SNPSNPCON
Economic Position31° Left23° Left
National Position11° Glo15° Glo
Social Position9° Lib13° Lib
TribeTradition
EU Leave %45%38%52%
Average Age52.548.649.5
Good Education36%36%49%
Employed66%64%58%
Homeowner73%62%63%
Car owner77%69%77%
Married49%45%45%
Ethnic White99%96%83%
Christian74%54%50%
ABC1 Class43%50%56%
Gross Household Income£30,456£31,060£42,397
Deprivation60%60%52%
Average House Price£107,975£174,274£313,528

Na h-Eileanan An Iar (Western Isles) ranks #498 for "Leave", #647 for "Economic Right Position", #529 for "National Position" and #554 for "Social Conservative Position" out of 650 seats.

Indicators: Legend and Descriptions
View descriptions and colour schemes of the table

The colour scheme used in the table above is explained in the legend table below. The eight census indicators (British Identity, Good Health, UK Born, Good Education Good Job, High SEC, Average Age and AB1 Class), 'Gross Household Income', 'Individual Disposable Income' and 'Average House Price' all use the same 'Census' colour scheme indicating whether the area's level is above or below the national average.

TopicCat 1Cat 2Cat 3Cat 4Cat 5
Economic Position Very Left Left Centrist Right Very Right
National Position Very Global Global Centrist National Very Nat
Social Position Very Lib Liberal Moderate Conservative Very Cons
EU Leave % Very Remain Remain Balanced Leave Very Leave
Census Very Low Low Medium High Very High

Indicator definitions are given in terms of political data definitions or census categories:

IndicatorCensus
Question
Definition / Included Census Categories
Party WinnerArea party winner : actual election result or projected by Electoral Calculus
Economic PositionEconomic position between 100° Left and 100° Right, estimated by Electoral Calculus from political and demographic data.
National PositionNational position between 100° Global and 100° National, estimated by Electoral Calculus from political and demographic data.
Social PositionSocial position between 100° Liberal and 100° Conservative, estimated by Electoral Calculus from political and demographic data.
TribeTribe group dominant in the area. Can be: Strong Left, Traditionalists, Progressives, Centrists, Somewheres, Kind Young Capitalists, or Strong Right. See details.
EU Leave %EU Referendum vote share for 'Leave' : actual result or estimate
Average AgeAge (TS007A)Average age of adults (18 years and above)
Good EducationHighest level of qualification (TS067)Level 3 (A-level equivalent) or Level 4+ (degree equivalent)
EmployedEconomic activity status (TS066)Part-time, full-time employed or self-employed
HomeownerTenure (TS054)Own a property with or without a mortgage, or with shared ownership
Car ownerCar or van availability (TS045)In a household with at least one car or van
MarriedLegal partnership status (TS002)Married or civil partnership
Ethnic WhiteEthnic group (TS021)White British, Irish, Gypsy, Roma or other
ChristianReligion (TS030)Christian or Christian denomination (NI)
ABC1 ClassApproximated Social Grade (SG002)Approximated social grades A, B and C1
Gross Household IncomeMedian gross household income, including cash benefits, but before tax. Values as at 2018. Source: ONS Small area estimates (E&W), Scottish Government (Scotland), plus additional Electoral Calculus modelling.
DeprivationHouseholds by deprivation dimensions (TS011)Fraction of households which are classed as deprived on one or more of the following four indicators: employment (unemployed or long-term sick); education (no good GCSE); health and disability (bad health or long-term problem); and housing (overcrowded, shared or no central heating).
Average House PriceAverage residential property price (including flats and houses) around 2019. Sources: Land Registry, Statistics Scotland, NI Department of Finance

Na h-Eileanan An Iar (Western Isles): Map

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Predicted ward-by-ward votes for Na h-Eileanan An Iar (Western Isles)

This table shows the predicted future general election result broken down over each ward in the seat of Na h-Eileanan An Iar (Western Isles).

Na h-Eileanan An Iar (Western Isles)ActualPredicted
DistrictWardElectorate
2019
GE19
Winner
Pred
Winner
Na h-Eileanan SiarAn Taobh Siar agus Nis (West side and Ness)2,475SNPLAB
Na h-Eileanan SiarBarraigh agus Bhatarsaigh (Barra and Vatersay)936SNPSNP
Na h-Eileanan SiarLoch a Tuath (North Loch)2,105SNPLAB
Na h-Eileanan SiarNa Hearadh (Harris)1,489SNPLAB
Na h-Eileanan SiarSgìr' Ùige agus Carlabhagh (Uig and Carloway)1,238SNPLAB
Na h-Eileanan SiarSgìre an Rubha (Point)1,572SNPLAB
Na h-Eileanan SiarSgìre nan Loch (Lochs)1,360SNPLAB
Na h-Eileanan SiarSteòrnabhagh a Deas (Stornaway South)3,146SNPLAB
Na h-Eileanan SiarSteòrnabhagh a Tuath (Stornaway North)3,121SNPSNP
Na h-Eileanan SiarUibhist a Deas, Èirisgeigh agus Beinn na Faoghla (South Uist)2,373SNPLAB
Na h-Eileanan SiarUibhist a Tuath (North Uist)1,291SNPLAB
 Total21,106SNPLAB

Please note that general election results and electorates are not officially made available ward-by-ward. The numbers shown are our best estimates for these figures, but are not official. The wards used are those of 2023.


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