LAB GAIN from IND: Bolton and Undercliffe, Bradford — 2023 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections
Labour gained Bolton and Undercliffe ward from Independent in Bradford on 4 May 2023. The Labour majority was 1,444 votes (41.9%). Turnout was 28.6%. The swing was 33.9% from IND to LAB.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bolton and Undercliffe Ward
Who won the Bolton and Undercliffe ward election in 2023?
Labour gained Bolton and Undercliffe ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election, taking the seat from Independent. Labour won with a majority of 1,444 votes (41.9%). Turnout was 28.6%.
What was the swing in Bolton and Undercliffe at the 2023 election?
The swing in Bolton and Undercliffe was 33.9% from IND to LAB — a modest shift towards LAB. Swing is calculated using the Butler two-party formula: the average of the change in winner's vote share and the fall in the runner-up's vote share compared to the previous election here.
Which council does Bolton and Undercliffe ward elect to?
Bolton and Undercliffe is a ward within Bradford. Councillors elected here sit on Bradford Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 28.6% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.
What does swing mean in UK elections?
Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Bolton and Undercliffe in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.
