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May 2026 council boundary. Map © Mapbox and OpenStreetMap. Boundary data © ONS and Ordnance Survey.
Residents, mid-2025
391,036Wards
52Seats in 2026
82Selected result year
2024Party seats: 2026 snapshot
Download seat history (CSV)No single party majority. A majority of this seat total needs 42 seats. This annual archive is not a live record of party membership or the council administration.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 41 |
| Conservative | 29 |
| Other | 6 |
| Green | 4 |
| Labour | 2 |
| Reported total | 82 |
“Other” can include several parties, independents and vacancies. It is not a single voting group. Source: Open Council Data.
Seat history: 1973–2026
These are annual snapshots. A change between years can reflect elections, by-elections, party changes or boundary changes. Older records follow council names and are not a constant-boundary series. The pre-2016 source combines Green and other smaller parties under “Other” and national parties under “Nationalist parties”.
| Year | Total | Party seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 82 | Conservative 29 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 41 · Green 4 · Other 6 |
| 2025 | 82 | Conservative 30 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 42 · Green 4 · Other 4 |
| 2024 | 82 | Conservative 30 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 42 · Green 4 · Other 4 |
| 2023 | 82 | Conservative 43 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 27 · Green 5 · Other 6 |
| 2022 | 82 | Conservative 43 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Green 5 · Other 5 |
| 2021 | 82 | Conservative 43 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 29 · Green 4 · Other 5 |
| 2020 | 82 | Conservative 43 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 29 · Green 4 · Other 5 |
| 2019 | 82 | Conservative 43 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 29 · Green 4 · Other 4 |
| 2018 | 46 | Conservative 33 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 10 · Green 2 |
| 2017 | 46 | Conservative 33 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 10 · Green 2 |
| 2016 | 45 | Conservative 28 · Labour 3 · Liberal Democrats 13 · Green 1 |
| 2015 | 45 | Conservative 27 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 12 · Other 1 |
| 2014 | 45 | Conservative 27 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 12 · Other 1 |
| 2013 | 45 | Conservative 27 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 12 · Other 1 |
| 2012 | 45 | Conservative 28 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 1 |
| 2011 | 45 | Conservative 28 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 1 |
| 2010 | 45 | Conservative 28 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 1 |
| 2009 | 45 | Conservative 28 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 1 |
| 2008 | 45 | Conservative 24 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 1 |
| 2007 | 45 | Conservative 24 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 1 |
| 2006 | 45 | Conservative 24 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 1 |
| 2005 | 45 | Conservative 24 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 1 |
| 2004 | 42 | Conservative 23 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Other 1 |
| 2003 | 42 | Conservative 23 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Other 1 |
| 2002 | 42 | Conservative 23 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Other 1 |
| 2001 | 42 | Conservative 23 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Other 1 |
| 2000 | 42 | Conservative 15 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 21 · Other 1 |
| 1999 | 42 | Conservative 15 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 21 · Other 1 |
| 1998 | 42 | Conservative 15 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 21 · Other 1 |
| 1997 | 42 | Conservative 15 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 21 · Other 1 |
| 1996 | 77 | Conservative 28 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 38 · Other 5 |
| 1995 | 77 | Conservative 28 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 38 · Other 5 |
| 1994 | 77 | Conservative 28 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 38 · Other 5 |
| 1993 | 77 | Conservative 28 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 38 · Other 5 |
| 1992 | 77 | Conservative 43 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 22 · Other 6 |
| 1991 | 77 | Conservative 43 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 22 · Other 6 |
| 1990 | 77 | Conservative 43 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 22 · Other 6 |
| 1989 | 77 | Conservative 43 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 22 · Other 6 |
| 1988 | 77 | Conservative 42 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 26 · Other 5 |
| 1987 | 77 | Conservative 42 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 26 · Other 5 |
| 1986 | 77 | Conservative 42 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 26 · Other 5 |
| 1985 | 77 | Conservative 42 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 26 · Other 5 |
| 1984 | 91 | Conservative 53 · Labour 11 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 11 |
| 1983 | 91 | Conservative 53 · Labour 11 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 11 |
| 1982 | 91 | Conservative 53 · Labour 11 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 11 |
| 1981 | 91 | Conservative 53 · Labour 11 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 11 |
| 1980 | 91 | Conservative 80 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 3 |
| 1979 | 91 | Conservative 80 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 3 |
| 1978 | 91 | Conservative 80 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 3 |
| 1977 | 91 | Conservative 80 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 3 |
| 1976 | 91 | Conservative 59 · Labour 14 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Other 7 |
| 1975 | 91 | Conservative 59 · Labour 14 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Other 7 |
| 1974 | 91 | Conservative 59 · Labour 14 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Other 7 |
| 1973 | 91 | Conservative 59 · Labour 14 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Other 7 |
Dorset Council and Local Areas
Unitary authority in South West. Official council code: E06000059. Open a ward to see its map and recorded election results.
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- BeaconE05012682 · Ward
- BeaminsterE05012683 · Ward
- Blackmore ValeE05012684 · Ward
- BlandfordE05012685 · Ward
- BridportE05015779 · Ward
- Chalk ValleysE05012687 · Ward
- Charminster St Mary'sE05012688 · Ward
- Chesil BankE05015780 · Ward
- ChickerellE05012690 · Ward
- Colehill & Wimborne Minster EastE05012691 · Ward
- Corfe MullenE05012692 · Ward
- Cranborne & AlderholtE05012693 · Ward
- Cranborne ChaseE05012694 · Ward
- CrosswaysE05012695 · Ward
- Dorchester EastE05012696 · Ward
- Dorchester PoundburyE05012697 · Ward
- Dorchester WestE05012698 · Ward
- EggardonE05015781 · Ward
- Ferndown NorthE05012700 · Ward
- Ferndown SouthE05012701 · Ward
- GillinghamE05012702 · Ward
- Hill Forts & Upper TarrantsE05012703 · Ward
- Littlemoor & PrestonE05012704 · Ward
- Lyme & CharmouthE05012705 · Ward
- Lytchett Matravers & UptonE05012706 · Ward
- Marshwood ValeE05015782 · Ward
- Melcombe RegisE05012708 · Ward
- PortlandE05012709 · Ward
- Puddletown & Lower WinterborneE05012710 · Ward
- RadipoleE05012711 · Ward
- Rodwell & WykeE05012712 · Ward
- Shaftesbury TownE05012714 · Ward
- Sherborne EastE05012715 · Ward
- Sherborne RuralE05012716 · Ward
- Sherborne WestE05012717 · Ward
- South East PurbeckE05012718 · Ward
- St Leonards & St IvesE05012713 · Ward
- Stalbridge & MarnhullE05012719 · Ward
- Stour & Allen ValeE05012720 · Ward
- Sturminster NewtonE05012721 · Ward
- SwanageE05012722 · Ward
- Upwey & BroadweyE05012723 · Ward
- VerwoodE05012724 · Ward
- WarehamE05012725 · Ward
- West Moors & Three Legged CrossE05012726 · Ward
- West ParleyE05012727 · Ward
- West PurbeckE05012728 · Ward
- WesthamE05012729 · Ward
- Wimborne MinsterE05012730 · Ward
- Winterborne & BroadmayneE05012731 · Ward
- Winterborne NorthE05012732 · Ward
- YetminsterE05012733 · Ward
Recorded election results
Download all recorded results (CSV)52 recorded areas in 2024. These figures describe the contests held in that year. They do not describe every seat on the council. Historical areas can differ from the current map.
Seats won in the recorded contests
- 42 LD
- 30 CON
- 4 Green
- 3 IND 4 DORSET
- 2 LAB
- 1 IND
Declared winners in this source only. This is not a council-wide vote share or a current seat total.
The supplied 2026 candidate download does not include votes or winners. The 2026 seat archive above is a different dataset. Download the separate 2026 candidate lists (CSV).
Beacon1 seats contested · 38.2% turnout
Source area code: E05012682. Electorate: 3,826. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somper, J. | CON | 898 | Elected |
| Reed, C. | LD | 307 | Not elected |
| Cross, G. | LAB | 133 | Not elected |
| Healy, S. | Green | 125 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Beaminster1 seats contested · 40.3% turnout
Source area code: E05012683. Electorate: 3,474. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monks, C. | CON | 601 | Elected |
| Fitzpatrick, P. | LD | 579 | Not elected |
| Cooke, J. | LAB | 70 | Not elected |
| Harris, Y. | REF | 69 | Not elected |
| McEwen, A. | Green | 65 | Not elected |
| Gunning, R. | ND | 17 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Blackmore Vale1 seats contested · 34.7% turnout
Source area code: E05012684. Electorate: 3,645. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murcer, S. | CON | 637 | Elected |
| Suter, I. | LD | 468 | Not elected |
| Elcoate, V. | Green | 161 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Blandford2 seats contested · 31.2% turnout
Source area code: E05012685. Electorate: 7,935. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quayle, B. | CON | 1,334 | Elected |
| Lacey-Clarke, N. | CON | 1,307 | Elected |
| Mieville, H. | LD | 756 | Not elected |
| Orton, D. | LD | 556 | Not elected |
| Davies, G. | LAB | 279 | Not elected |
| Wardlesworth, D. | LAB | 259 | Not elected |
| Willis, L. | Green | 123 | Not elected |
| West, P. | Green | 113 | Not elected |
| Avery, D. | SDP | 50 | Not elected |
| Stenner, L. | SDP | 31 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Bridport3 seats contested · 34.7% turnout
Source area code: E05015779. Electorate: 11,986. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams, S. | LD | 1,726 | Elected |
| Bolwell, D. | LD | 1,646 | Elected |
| Bolwell, B. | LD | 1,587 | Elected |
| Clayton, K. | Green | 1,562 | Not elected |
| Jones, J. | Green | 1,166 | Not elected |
| Hamblett, B. | Green | 880 | Not elected |
| Christopher, U. | CON | 832 | Not elected |
| Rose, S. | LAB | 760 | Not elected |
| Cox, A. | CON | 754 | Not elected |
| McKenzie, F. | CON | 747 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Chalk Valleys1 seats contested · 36.5% turnout
Source area code: E05012687. Electorate: 3,901. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes, J. | CON | 683 | Elected |
| Young, I. | LD | 554 | Not elected |
| Bennett, J. | LAB | 186 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Charminster St Mary's1 seats contested · 34.4% turnout
Source area code: E05012688. Electorate: 3,998. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor, D. | LD | 892 | Elected |
| McCrea, N. | CON | 483 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Chesil Bank1 seats contested · 48.9% turnout
Source area code: E05015780. Electorate: 3,318. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland, S. | LD | 704 | Elected |
| Roberts, M. | CON | 482 | Not elected |
| Reid, P. | Green | 373 | Not elected |
| Nicholls, R. | LAB | 61 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Chickerell2 seats contested · 28.2% turnout
Source area code: E05012690. Electorate: 6,416. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor, G. | LD | 891 | Elected |
| Clifford, S. | LD | 729 | Elected |
| Dunseith, J. | CON | 690 | Not elected |
| Reid, A. | CON | 570 | Not elected |
| Straker, G. | LAB | 329 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Colehill and Wimborne Minster East2 seats contested · 36.7% turnout
Source area code: E05012691. Electorate: 7,247. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd, A. | LD | 1,275 | Elected |
| Atwal, J. | LD | 1,168 | Elected |
| Johnson, K. | CON | 940 | Not elected |
| Butter, C. | CON | 764 | Not elected |
| Urquhart, E. | IND | 578 | Not elected |
| Moore, D. | LAB | 215 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Corfe Mullen2 seats contested · 29.0% turnout
Source area code: E05012692. Electorate: 8,020. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillman, G. | LD | 1,249 | Elected |
| Barron, P. | LD | 1,145 | Elected |
| Barron, M. | CON | 641 | Not elected |
| Sowry-House, D. | CON | 597 | Not elected |
| Florek, S. | IND | 457 | Not elected |
| Hardy, L. | LAB | 197 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Cranborne Chase1 seats contested · 29.7% turnout
Source area code: E05012694. Electorate: 3,277. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown, P. | CON | 634 | Elected |
| Harding, T. | LD | 194 | Not elected |
| Cooper, L. | LAB | 142 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Cranborne and Alderholt1 seats contested · 32.1% turnout
Source area code: E05012693. Electorate: 3,953. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooke, D. | LD | 678 | Elected |
| Hibberd, A. | CON | 508 | Not elected |
| Parsons, P. | LAB | 77 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Crossways1 seats contested · 36.9% turnout
Source area code: E05012695. Electorate: 3,010. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland, N. | LD | 636 | Elected |
| Ross-Skinner, A. | CON | 361 | Not elected |
| Draper, J. | LAB | 113 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Dorchester East2 seats contested · 38.3% turnout
Source area code: E05012696. Electorate: 6,658. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones, K. | LD | 1,337 | Elected |
| Major, R. | LD | 979 | Elected |
| Hebditch, K. | Green | 825 | Not elected |
| Jones, S. | IND 4 DORSET | 571 | Not elected |
| Christopher, A. | CON | 329 | Not elected |
| Bowater, M. | CON | 322 | Not elected |
| Thompson, B. | LAB | 304 | Not elected |
| Mottaghi, A. | LAB | 208 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Dorchester Poundbury1 seats contested · 40.9% turnout
Source area code: E05012697. Electorate: 3,531. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggs, R. | LD | 780 | Elected |
| Stein, P. | CON | 449 | Not elected |
| Boothroyd, N. | LAB | 122 | Not elected |
| Herbet, L. | Green | 93 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Dorchester West2 seats contested · 33.9% turnout
Source area code: E05012698. Electorate: 6,724. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fry, L. | IND 4 DORSET | 1,335 | Elected |
| Canning, A. | LD | 1,322 | Elected |
| Sorin, C. | LAB | 580 | Not elected |
| Peel-Yates, J. | CON | 261 | Not elected |
| Wyatt, A. | LAB | 259 | Not elected |
| Selby, K. | CON | 254 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Eggardon1 seats contested · 40.7% turnout
Source area code: E05015781. Electorate: 4,065. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eysenck, N. | LD | 724 | Elected |
| Coutts, H. | CON | 637 | Not elected |
| Edwards, R. | Green | 238 | Not elected |
| Machin, D. | LAB | 57 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ferndown North2 seats contested · 29.4% turnout
Source area code: E05012700. Electorate: 7,330. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugg, C. | CON | 955 | Elected |
| Parkes, M. | CON | 794 | Elected |
| Cable, S. | IND | 781 | Not elected |
| Leach, P. | IND | 753 | Not elected |
| Clements, M. | LD | 304 | Not elected |
| Dragotoniu, A. | REF | 232 | Not elected |
| Wilmar, E. | LD | 228 | Not elected |
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Ferndown South2 seats contested · 26.1% turnout
Source area code: E05012701. Electorate: 6,802. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson, J. | CON | 684 | Elected |
| Hobbs-Chell, H. | IND | 621 | Elected |
| Phillips, G. | CON | 602 | Not elected |
| Wilson, L. | IND | 556 | Not elected |
| Hanson Graham, P. | IND | 367 | Not elected |
| Jefferies, S. | LD | 276 | Not elected |
| Bowell, R. | LD | 270 | Not elected |
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Gillingham3 seats contested · 29.9% turnout
Source area code: E05012702. Electorate: 12,196. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pothecary, V. | CON | 1,549 | Elected |
| Ridout, B. | CON | 1,528 | Elected |
| Woode, C. | LD | 1,490 | Elected |
| Fox, D. | LD | 1,444 | Not elected |
| Walsh, D. | CON | 1,408 | Not elected |
| Percy, A. | LD | 1,402 | Not elected |
| Henshall, A. | Green | 554 | Not elected |
| Marsh, A. | LAB | 532 | Not elected |
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Hill Forts and Upper Tarrants1 seats contested · 36.0% turnout
Source area code: E05012703. Electorate: 3,554. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jespersen, S. | CON | 709 | Elected |
| Hickish, J. | LD | 251 | Not elected |
| Cross, A. | LAB | 168 | Not elected |
| Yarwood, K. | Green | 151 | Not elected |
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Littlemoor and Preston2 seats contested · 37.2% turnout
Source area code: E05012704. Electorate: 7,622. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Leary, L. | CON | 1,599 | Elected |
| Dickenson, P. | CON | 1,379 | Elected |
| Legg, H. | LD | 688 | Not elected |
| Weaving, A. | LD | 664 | Not elected |
| Bailey, A. | IND | 439 | Not elected |
| Brown, S. | LAB | 408 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Lyme and Charmouth1 seats contested · 35.7% turnout
Source area code: E05012705. Electorate: 4,065. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bawden, B. | Green | 884 | Elected |
| Ellis, M. | CON | 380 | Not elected |
| Mooney, P. | LD | 103 | Not elected |
| Hart, D. | LAB | 83 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Lytchett Matravers and Upton3 seats contested · 27.5% turnout
Source area code: E05012706. Electorate: 9,726. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson, S. | LD | 1,356 | Elected |
| Brenton, A. | LD | 1,354 | Elected |
| Starr, A. | LD | 1,155 | Elected |
| Pipe, B. | CON | 1,073 | Not elected |
| Gabriel, S. | CON | 965 | Not elected |
| McKell, S. | CON | 928 | Not elected |
| Billington, J. | LAB | 363 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Marshwood Vale1 seats contested · 41.2% turnout
Source area code: E05015782. Electorate: 3,933. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher, S. | CON | 645 | Elected |
| Sewell, J. | Green | 525 | Not elected |
| Gregory, J. | LD | 340 | Not elected |
| Chapman, S. | LAB | 109 | Not elected |
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Melcombe Regis1 seats contested · 25.5% turnout
Source area code: E05012708. Electorate: 3,330. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell, J. | Green | 419 | Elected |
| Wall, C. | CON | 256 | Not elected |
| Atkinson, H. | LAB | 176 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Portland3 seats contested · 27.0% turnout
Source area code: E05012709. Electorate: 9,338. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roper, P. | IND 4 DORSET | 899 | Elected |
| Hughes, R. | IND 4 DORSET | 895 | Elected |
| Kimber, P. | LAB | 875 | Elected |
| Bennett, C. | Green | 785 | Not elected |
| Cocking, S. | IND 4 DORSET | 744 | Not elected |
| Parkes, C. | LAB | 724 | Not elected |
| Parkes, B. | LAB | 546 | Not elected |
| Gadd, M. | CON | 342 | Not elected |
| Munro-Price, I. | CON | 244 | Not elected |
| Quinn, M. | CON | 224 | Not elected |
| Hope, H. | LD | 120 | Not elected |
| Harmsworth, L. | LD | 75 | Not elected |
| Pearson, G. | LD | 74 | Not elected |
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Puddletown and Lower Winterborne1 seats contested · 30.2% turnout
Source area code: E05012710. Electorate: 4,313. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker, E. | CON | 603 | Elected |
| Lloyd, J. | LD | 456 | Not elected |
| Badger, H. | LAB | 243 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Radipole2 seats contested · 30.3% turnout
Source area code: E05012711. Electorate: 7,316. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell, M. | LD | 1,427 | Elected |
| Bown, L. | LD | 1,123 | Elected |
| Crump, P. | LAB | 486 | Not elected |
| Granycome, G. | CON | 464 | Not elected |
| Farquharson, J. | CON | 457 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Rodwell and Wyke3 seats contested · 31.5% turnout
Source area code: E05012712. Electorate: 10,722. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton, C. | Green | 1,516 | Elected |
| Wheller, K. | LAB | 1,385 | Elected |
| Webb, C. | Green | 1,327 | Elected |
| Graves, V. | Green | 1,199 | Not elected |
| Prowse, A. | LAB | 914 | Not elected |
| Nickinson, C. | CON | 825 | Not elected |
| Nickinson, R. | CON | 756 | Not elected |
| Taylor, T. | LAB | 700 | Not elected |
| Williams, C. | CON | 644 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Shaftesbury Town2 seats contested · 34.2% turnout
Source area code: E05012714. Electorate: 6,835. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer, D. | LD | 1,403 | Elected |
| Jeanes, J. | LD | 1,008 | Elected |
| Edwyn-Jones, V. | CON | 558 | Not elected |
| Hollingshead, A. | IND | 529 | Not elected |
| Von Clemens, B. | CON | 269 | Not elected |
| Bavister, D. | LAB | 233 | Not elected |
| Dibben, L. | ND | 187 | Not elected |
| Unwin, S. | ED | 118 | Not elected |
| Taylor, L. | ED | 86 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Sherborne East1 seats contested · 38.2% turnout
Source area code: E05012715. Electorate: 3,777. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews, J. | LD | 838 | Elected |
| Pentolfe, J. | CON | 502 | Not elected |
| Casey, R. | Green | 103 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Sherborne Rural1 seats contested · 37.7% turnout
Source area code: E05012716. Electorate: 4,036. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legg, R. | LD | 916 | Elected |
| Hillier, S. | CON | 604 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Sherborne West1 seats contested · 34.6% turnout
Source area code: E05012717. Electorate: 3,791. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabb, R. | LD | 575 | Elected |
| Burns, R. | CON | 471 | Not elected |
| Martin, T. | IND | 264 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
South East Purbeck1 seats contested · 42.2% turnout
Source area code: E05012718. Electorate: 3,477. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson, B. | LD | 848 | Elected |
| Brooks, C. | CON | 523 | Not elected |
| Copp, P. | LAB | 95 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
St Leonards and St Ives2 seats contested · 30.3% turnout
Source area code: E05012713. Electorate: 6,540. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan, R. | CON | 1,236 | Elected |
| Goringe, B. | CON | 1,160 | Elected |
| Buskell, N. | LD | 730 | Not elected |
| Barham, A. | LD | 626 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Stalbridge and Marnhull1 seats contested · 34.1% turnout
Source area code: E05012719. Electorate: 4,414. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitali, J. | CON | 767 | Elected |
| Eveleigh, R. | LD | 603 | Not elected |
| Harvey, R. | Green | 133 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Stour and Allen Vale1 seats contested · 33.9% turnout
Source area code: E05012720. Electorate: 3,831. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chakawhata, W. | LD | 688 | Elected |
| Cook, R. | CON | 497 | Not elected |
| Pike, M. | LAB | 114 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Sturminster Newton1 seats contested · 30.5% turnout
Source area code: E05012721. Electorate: 3,489. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones, C. | CON | 712 | Elected |
| Maitland-Gleed, K. | LD | 267 | Not elected |
| Daultrey, J. | LAB | 85 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Swanage2 seats contested · 40.5% turnout
Source area code: E05012722. Electorate: 7,840. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suttle, G. | CON | 1,262 | Elected |
| Trite, W. | CON | 1,148 | Elected |
| Monkhouse, D. | LAB | 1,084 | Not elected |
| Bradey, C. | LAB | 789 | Not elected |
| Eades, P. | IND | 686 | Not elected |
| McDavid, H. | IND | 460 | Not elected |
| Piper, M. | LD | 283 | Not elected |
| Pope, K. | Green | 215 | Not elected |
| Calvin Thomas, G. | LD | 192 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Upwey and Broadwey1 seats contested · 33.6% turnout
Source area code: E05012723. Electorate: 3,769. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northam, D. | LD | 710 | Elected |
| Bergman, J. | CON | 317 | Not elected |
| Silver, B. | LAB | 242 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Verwood3 seats contested · 28.8% turnout
Source area code: E05012724. Electorate: 10,819. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson, S. | CON | 2,006 | Elected |
| Coomb, T. | CON | 1,918 | Elected |
| Flower, S. | CON | 1,765 | Elected |
| Dedden, L. | LD | 857 | Not elected |
| Mason, T. | LD | 707 | Not elected |
| Holdroyd, G. | LD | 579 | Not elected |
| Turner, S. | LAB | 487 | Not elected |
| Baxter, J. | UKIP | 220 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Wareham2 seats contested · 35.4% turnout
Source area code: E05012725. Electorate: 7,818. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezzard, B. | LD | 1,879 | Elected |
| Holloway, R. | LD | 1,710 | Elected |
| Newell, J. | CON | 632 | Not elected |
| Stocqueler, V. | CON | 617 | Not elected |
| Law, D. | LAB | 361 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
West Moors and Three Legged Cross2 seats contested · 28.4% turnout
Source area code: E05012726. Electorate: 7,404. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortell, D. | CON | 1,056 | Elected |
| Skeats, A. | CON | 1,054 | Elected |
| Walls, S. | LD | 713 | Not elected |
| Durant, P. | LD | 671 | Not elected |
| Hobbs, M. | IND | 273 | Not elected |
| Anzinger-Cooper, S. | IND | 239 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
West Parley1 seats contested · 28.5% turnout
Source area code: E05012727. Electorate: 3,000. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parry, A. | CON | 564 | Elected |
| Miller, A. | IND | 152 | Not elected |
| Koutstaal, M. | LD | 139 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
West Purbeck2 seats contested · 33.2% turnout
Source area code: E05012728. Electorate: 7,174. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker, M. | LD | 1,245 | Elected |
| Beddow, L. | CON | 962 | Elected |
| Civil, D. | LD | 929 | Not elected |
| Wharf, P. | CON | 835 | Not elected |
| Green, P. | LAB | 300 | Not elected |
| Peden, D. | LAB | 171 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Westham2 seats contested · 23.7% turnout
Source area code: E05012729. Electorate: 6,835. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope, R. | LD | 708 | Elected |
| Fuhrmann, A. | LD | 684 | Elected |
| Hamilton, L. | LAB | 438 | Not elected |
| Rodd, J. | LAB | 320 | Not elected |
| James, C. | IND 4 DORSET | 272 | Not elected |
| McGlynn, A. | CON | 255 | Not elected |
| Tannassee, T. | CON | 175 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Wimborne Minster2 seats contested · 29.6% turnout
Source area code: E05012730. Electorate: 6,307. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett, S. | LD | 1,161 | Elected |
| Morgan, D. | LD | 1,067 | Elected |
| Cook, S. | CON | 493 | Not elected |
| Bartlett, M. | CON | 451 | Not elected |
| Rowlands, A. | LAB | 283 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Winterborne North1 seats contested · 32.2% turnout
Source area code: E05012732. Electorate: 3,776. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper, B. | LD | 663 | Elected |
| O'Connell, S. | CON | 444 | Not elected |
| White, H. | LAB | 107 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Winterborne and Broadmayne1 seats contested · 34.5% turnout
Source area code: E05012731. Electorate: 3,490. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarr, R. | LD | 747 | Elected |
| Penfold, M. | CON | 314 | Not elected |
| Brant, G. | REF | 142 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Yetminster1 seats contested · 41.8% turnout
Source area code: E05012733. Electorate: 4,073. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kippax, C. | LD | 813 | Elected |
| Howell, D. | CON | 752 | Not elected |
| Martin, S. | Green | 139 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Check the council by-election directory. The absence of an upcoming contest here does not confirm that no election is due.
Councillors: 2026 archive
Download councillors (CSV)82 member records from the Open Council Data post-May archive. Members can change party, resign or be replaced. Use the council’s own member register for current contact details.
82 records shown
| Councillor | Ward or division | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Somper | Beacon | Conservative and Unionist |
| Craig Monks | Beaminster | Conservative and Unionist |
| Steve Murcer | Blackmore Vale | Conservative and Unionist |
| Byron Quayle | Blandford | Conservative and Unionist |
| Nocturin Lacey-Clarke | Blandford | Conservative and Unionist |
| Bridget Bolwell | Bridport | Liberal Democrats |
| Sarah Williams | Bridport | Liberal Democrats |
| Vacant | Bridport | Vacant |
| Jill Haynes | Chalk Valleys | Conservative and Unionist |
| David Taylor | Charminster St Mary's | Liberal Democrats |
| Sally Holland | Chesil Bank | Liberal Democrats |
| Gill Taylor | Chickerell | Liberal Democrats |
| Simon Clifford | Chickerell | Liberal Democrats |
| Andy Todd | Colehill & Wimborne Minster East | Liberal Democrats |
| Jindy Atwal | Colehill & Wimborne Minster East | Liberal Democrats |
| Duncan Sowry-House | Corfe Mullen | Liberal Democrats |
| Scott Florek | Corfe Mullen | Liberal Democrats |
| David Tooke | Cranborne & Alderholt | Liberal Democrats |
| Piers Brown | Cranborne Chase | Conservative and Unionist |
| Nick Ireland | Crossways | Liberal Democrats |
| Rory Major | Dorchester East | Liberal Democrats |
| Stella Jones | Dorchester East | Liberal Democrats |
| Richard Biggs | Dorchester Poundbury | Liberal Democrats |
| Andy Canning | Dorchester West | Liberal Democrats |
| Les Fry | Dorchester West | Independent / Other |
| Neil Eysenck | Eggardon | Liberal Democrats |
| Cathy Lugg | Ferndown North | Conservative and Unionist |
| Mike Parkes | Ferndown North | Conservative and Unionist |
| Hannah Hobbs-Chell | Ferndown South | Independent / Other |
| Julie Robinson | Ferndown South | Conservative and Unionist |
| Belinda Ridout | Gillingham | Conservative and Unionist |
| Carl Woode | Gillingham | Liberal Democrats |
| Val Pothecary | Gillingham | Conservative and Unionist |
| Sherry Jespersen | Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants | Conservative and Unionist |
| Louie O'Leary | Littlemoor & Preston | Conservative and Unionist |
| Peter Dickenson | Littlemoor & Preston | Conservative and Unionist |
| Belinda Bawden | Lyme & Charmouth | Green Party (E&W) |
| Alex Brenton | Lytchett Matravers & Upton | Liberal Democrats |
| Andrew Starr | Lytchett Matravers & Upton | Liberal Democrats |
| Steve Robinson | Lytchett Matravers & Upton | Liberal Democrats |
| Simon Christopher | Marshwood Vale | Conservative and Unionist |
| Jon Orrell | Melcombe Regis | Green Party (E&W) |
| Paul Kimber | Portland | Labour Party |
| Pete Roper | Portland | Independents for Dorset |
| Rob Hughes | Portland | Independents for Dorset |
| Emma Parker | Puddletown & Lower Winterborne | Conservative and Unionist |
| Louise Bown | Radipole | Liberal Democrats |
| Matt Bell | Radipole | Liberal Democrats |
| Clare Sutton | Rodwell & Wyke | Green Party (E&W) |
| Claudia Webb | Rodwell & Wyke | Green Party (E&W) |
| Kate Wheller | Rodwell & Wyke | Labour Party |
| Derek Beer | Shaftesbury Town | Liberal Democrats |
| Jack Jeanes | Shaftesbury Town | Liberal Democrats |
| Jon Andrews | Sherborne East | Liberal Democrats |
| Robin Legg | Sherborne Rural | Liberal Democrats |
| Richard Crabb | Sherborne West | Liberal Democrats |
| Ben Wilson | South East Purbeck | Liberal Democrats |
| Ray Bryan | St Leonards & St Ives | Conservative and Unionist |
| Vacant | St Leonards & St Ives | Vacant |
| James Vitali | Stalbridge & Marnhull | Conservative and Unionist |
| Will Chakawhata | Stour & Allen Vale | Liberal Democrats |
| Carole Jones | Sturminster Newton | Conservative and Unionist |
| Chris Tomes | Swanage | Conservative and Unionist |
| Gary Suttle | Swanage | Conservative and Unionist |
| David Northam | Upwey & Broadwey | Liberal Democrats |
| Simon Gibson | Verwood | Conservative and Unionist |
| Spencer Flower | Verwood | Conservative and Unionist |
| Toni Coombs | Verwood | Conservative and Unionist |
| Beryl Ezzard | Wareham | Liberal Democrats |
| Ryan Holloway | Wareham | Liberal Democrats |
| Andy Skeats | West Moors & Three Legged Cross | Conservative and Unionist |
| David Shortell | West Moors & Three Legged Cross | Conservative and Unionist |
| Andrew Parry | West Parley | Conservative and Unionist |
| Laura Beddow | West Purbeck | Conservative and Unionist |
| Mike Baker | West Purbeck | Liberal Democrats |
| Alex Fuhrmann | Westham | Liberal Democrats |
| Ryan Hope | Westham | Liberal Democrats |
| David Morgan | Wimborne Minster | Liberal Democrats |
| Shane Bartlett | Wimborne Minster | Liberal Democrats |
| Roland Tarr | Winterborne & Broadmayne | Liberal Democrats |
| Barrie Cooper | Winterborne North | Liberal Democrats |
| Chris Kippax | Yetminster | Liberal Democrats |
Local figures
Download local figures (CSV)Each table has its own date, unit and source. Census categories can contain subcategories. Do not add all rows together. Residents, households and electors are different measures.
Population by ageMid-2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All ages | 391,036 |
| Under 16 | 56,697 |
| Age 16 to 64 | 212,380 |
| Age 65 and over | 121,959 |
Population history2011–2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 365,897 |
| 2012 | 366,572 |
| 2013 | 367,651 |
| 2014 | 368,694 |
| 2015 | 370,728 |
| 2016 | 372,416 |
| 2017 | 374,675 |
| 2018 | 375,604 |
| 2019 | 377,699 |
| 2020 | 377,670 |
| 2021 | 381,245 |
| 2022 | 383,191 |
| 2023 | 385,934 |
| 2024 | 389,341 |
| 2025 | 391,036 |
Census residentsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Residence type: Total | 379,579 |
| Residence type: Lives in a household | 371,738 |
| Residence type: Lives in a communal establishment | 7,841 |
Population densityCensus 2021
Unit: people per square kilometre. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people per square kilometre |
|---|---|
| Population Density: Persons per square kilometre | 152.4 |
Census age groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Age: Total | 379,579 |
| Age: Aged 4 years and under | 15,024 |
| Age: Aged 5 to 9 years | 18,162 |
| Age: Aged 10 to 14 years | 20,335 |
| Age: Aged 15 to 19 years | 19,141 |
| Age: Aged 20 to 24 years | 15,299 |
| Age: Aged 25 to 29 years | 16,754 |
| Age: Aged 30 to 34 years | 18,330 |
| Age: Aged 35 to 39 years | 18,327 |
| Age: Aged 40 to 44 years | 18,792 |
| Age: Aged 45 to 49 years | 21,659 |
| Age: Aged 50 to 54 years | 26,915 |
| Age: Aged 55 to 59 years | 29,764 |
| Age: Aged 60 to 64 years | 28,801 |
| Age: Aged 65 to 69 years | 27,017 |
| Age: Aged 70 to 74 years | 30,417 |
| Age: Aged 75 to 79 years | 22,891 |
| Age: Aged 80 to 84 years | 15,737 |
| Age: Aged 85 years and over | 16,214 |
Household numbersCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Number of households: Number of households | 169,261 |
Accommodation typeCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Accommodation type: Total: All households | 169,261 |
| Accommodation type: Detached | 68,763 |
| Accommodation type: Semi-detached | 39,588 |
| Accommodation type: Terraced | 32,748 |
| Accommodation type: In a purpose-built block of flats or tenement | 19,578 |
| Accommodation type: Part of a converted or shared house, including bedsits | 3,316 |
| Accommodation type: Part of another converted building, for example, former school, church or warehouse | 1,669 |
| Accommodation type: In a commercial building, for example, in an office building, hotel or over a shop | 1,563 |
| Accommodation type: A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure | 2,036 |
Housing tenureCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Tenure of household: Total: All households | 169,261 |
| Tenure of household: Owned | 119,154 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns outright | 77,561 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns with a mortgage or loan | 41,593 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership | 1,620 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership: Shared ownership | 1,620 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented | 20,836 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Rents from council or Local Authority | 2,263 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Other social rented | 18,573 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented | 27,612 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Private landlord or letting agency | 22,778 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Other private rented | 4,834 |
| Tenure of household: Lives rent free | 39 |
Economic activityCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Economic activity status: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 321,900 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students) | 170,185 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment | 164,286 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Employee | 129,504 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Part-time | 40,305 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Full-time | 89,199 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed with employees | 5,269 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 1,236 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 4,033 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed without employees | 29,513 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 13,962 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 15,551 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): Unemployed | 5,899 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student | 4,496 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment | 3,491 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Employee | 3,345 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Part-time | 2,750 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Full-time | 595 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed with employees | 12 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 8 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 4 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed without employees | 134 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 114 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 20 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: Unemployed | 1,005 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive | 147,219 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Retired | 107,446 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Student | 9,712 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Looking after home or family | 11,610 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Long-term sick or disabled | 10,596 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Other | 7,855 |
QualificationsCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Highest level of qualification: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 321,902 |
| Highest level of qualification: No qualifications | 50,834 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 33,549 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 2 qualifications | 48,267 |
| Highest level of qualification: Apprenticeship | 21,943 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 3 qualifications | 56,884 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 4 qualifications and above | 101,298 |
| Highest level of qualification: Other qualifications | 9,127 |
General healthCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| General health: Total: All usual residents | 379,579 |
| General health: Very good health | 170,366 |
| General health: Good health | 135,867 |
| General health: Fair health | 54,010 |
| General health: Bad health | 15,166 |
| General health: Very bad health | 4,170 |
DisabilityCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Disability: Total: All usual residents | 379,579 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act | 75,077 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a lot | 29,047 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a little | 46,030 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act | 304,502 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: Has long term physical or mental health condition but day-to-day activities are not limited | 32,237 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: No long term physical or mental health conditions | 272,265 |
Ethnic groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Ethnic group: Total: All usual residents | 379,580 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4,305 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Bangladeshi | 463 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Chinese | 815 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Indian | 926 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Pakistani | 242 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Other Asian | 1,859 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1,082 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: African | 605 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Caribbean | 296 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Other Black | 181 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4,436 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian | 1,635 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black African | 601 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean | 1,011 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,189 |
| Ethnic group: White | 368,415 |
| Ethnic group: White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 356,270 |
| Ethnic group: White: Irish | 1,917 |
| Ethnic group: White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 580 |
| Ethnic group: White: Roma | 161 |
| Ethnic group: White: Other White | 9,487 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group | 1,342 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Arab | 223 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Any other ethnic group | 1,119 |
ReligionCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Religion: Total: All usual residents | 379,579 |
| Religion: No religion | 152,267 |
| Religion: Christian | 195,676 |
| Religion: Buddhist | 1,613 |
| Religion: Hindu | 714 |
| Religion: Jewish | 453 |
| Religion: Muslim | 1,562 |
| Religion: Sikh | 117 |
| Religion: Other religion | 2,361 |
| Religion: Not answered | 24,816 |
Net service spending history2017–18 to 2025–26
Unit: GBP thousands. Source and definitions. Cash terms; no adjustment for inflation. Only submitted returns with this exact council code are included.
| Measure | GBP thousands |
|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 520,843 |
| 2020–21 | 621,143 |
| 2021–22 | 656,613 |
| 2022–23 | 608,200 |
| 2023–24 | 657,896 |
| 2024–25 | 721,184 |
| 2025–26 | 762,545 |
Net spending by service2025–26
Unit: GBP thousands. Source and definitions. Negative net expenditure means income exceeds expenditure in this line. Zero can reflect a service delivered by another tier.
| Measure | GBP thousands |
|---|---|
| Education | 315,454 |
| Highways and transport | 18,929 |
| Children’s social care | 102,897 |
| Adult social care | 204,756 |
| Public health | 16,613 |
| Housing (general fund only) | 10,560 |
| Culture and related services | 15,355 |
| Environment and regulation | 45,786 |
| Planning and development | 14,985 |
| Police | 0 |
| Fire and rescue | 0 |
| Central services | 7,303 |
| Other services | 9,907 |
| Total service expenditure | 762,545 |
GDP history (archived release)1998–2019
Unit: GBP millions. Source and definitions. Historic economic output at current market prices. This is an old release, not a current local economy estimate.
| Measure | GBP millions |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 4,708 |
| 1999 | 5,052 |
| 2000 | 5,346 |
| 2001 | 5,345 |
| 2002 | 5,521 |
| 2003 | 5,727 |
| 2004 | 5,909 |
| 2005 | 6,246 |
| 2006 | 6,517 |
| 2007 | 6,640 |
| 2008 | 7,073 |
| 2009 | 6,771 |
| 2010 | 7,062 |
| 2011 | 7,121 |
| 2012 | 7,355 |
| 2013 | 7,534 |
| 2014 | 7,861 |
| 2015 | 7,869 |
| 2016 | 8,046 |
| 2017 | 8,465 |
| 2018 | 8,819 |
| 2019 | 9,137 |
English deprivation2025
Unit: rank. Source and definitions.
| Measure | rank |
|---|---|
| Rank of average IMD score | 180 |
Neighbourhood deprivation2025
Unit: percent. Source and definitions.
| Measure | percent |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhoods in England’s most deprived 10% | 2.2% |
Band D council tax2026–27
Unit: GBP. Source and definitions. Area averages. Your address, tax band and discounts determine your bill. Source notes:
| Measure | GBP |
|---|---|
| Full area bill, including local and major precepts | £2,765.02 |
| This council, excluding parish precepts | £2,205.90 |
| This council, including parish precepts | £2,345.49 |
| County or Greater London Authority precept | £0.00 |
| Police precept | £322.58 |
| Fire precept | £96.95 |
| Combined authority precept | £0.00 |
Council tax requirement2026–27
Unit: GBP. Source and definitions. This is the amount raised through council tax, not total council spending.
| Measure | GBP |
|---|---|
| Council requirement, excluding parish precepts | £361,249,434.00 |
| Parish precepts | £22,860,775.00 |
About the data
We use ONS boundaries, published election results, Open Council Data seat and member records, and official population, census and local finance statistics. Each table shows its date. Read about the sources, coverage and methods.
