πŸ—³οΈ Walthamstow Elections Betting Guide

Your ultimate guide on Walthamstow Elections: uncover historical outcomes, analyse voting trends, and discover how and where to place your bets for what was a safe seat in 2019 but may have changed now.
πŸ—³οΈ Walthamstow Elections Betting Guide

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Welcome to Walthamstow's electoral battleground from a betting perspective. Whether you have used a betting site to place bets on political markets before or not, you'll gain invaluable insights into past general election results, voter turnout, and betting options. Discover how to leverage this information at top political betting sites to make informed decisions on Walthamstow Constituency betting and general election betting..

Bet Smart on Walthamstow Elections: Your Ultimate Guide!

πŸ“ŠπŸŽ² Ready to place a bet on the Walthamstow Elections? Dive into our guide for all you need to know about previous results and where to bet!
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Current Betting Odds

Betting odds for the constituency of Walthamstow may not always be available, but as and when a market is active the odds will be displayed below.

Smarkets and SBK Sportsbook have come out top in our Best Political Betting Sites analysis of over 60 different betting sites, and are usually the top destination to find the markets

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Things to Consider

When betting on local elections in Walthamstow, consider the political climate, candidate popularity, historical voting patterns, local issues, and recent polls. Understanding these factors can provide insights into potential outcomes, guiding more informed betting decisions.

  • 👤 Candidate Profiles: Research the backgrounds, policies, and popularity of the candidates.

  • 📊 Historical Voting Patterns: Analyze past election results in Walthamstow for trends.

  • 🏘️ Local Issues: Understand the key issues affecting Walthamstow residents.

  • 📈 Polling Data: Look at the latest polls for insights into potential outcomes.

  • 🌍 Political Climate: Consider the national and local political environment.

  • 📢 Campaign Strategies: Evaluate the effectiveness of candidates' campaign strategies.

  • 👥 Voter Turnout: Consider how Walthamstow turnout could impact the election results.

  • 💸 Bookmakers' Odds: Compare odds from different political betting sites for value.

  • 💬 Social Media Sentiment: Gauge public opinion and sentiment towards candidates on social media.

  • 🤝 Endorsements: Note any significant endorsements or support from influential figures or organizations.

  • 🎤 Debates and Public Appearances: Assess candidates' performances in debates and public appearances.

  • 📜 Election Regulations: Be aware of any changes to election laws or voting procedures that could affect the outcome.

Constituency Information

Walthamstow, a Greater London constituency established in 1974, has been represented by Stella Creasy of the Labour and Co-operative Party since 2010. 

By Richard Townshend - https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4088/Portrait?cropType=ThreeTwoGallery: https://members.parliament.uk/member/4088/portrait, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86630945 Historically created in 1885, its current version is markedly different. The Labour Party has held the seat since 1992, with Creasy's 2015 victory making it one of Labour's safest seats. The area, close to Stratford and bordered by Epping Forest to the east and the Lea Valley to the west, features transformed greyhound racing tracks into housing and parks. Unemployment rates in November 2012 were notably above the national and Greater London averages at 7.2%.

Walthamstow: A Labour Bastion's Journey and Transformation πŸŒŸπŸ“š

A Labour Stronghold! Since 2010, Stella Creasy (@labour & Co-op) champions this diverse constituency. From historic elections to lush green spaces & modern housing 🏑, it's a vibrant part of London! Unemployment challenges remain. πŸŒ³πŸŒ†

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The Walthamstow seat was created in 1974 from the previous Walthamstow East and Walthamstow West seats.

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2019 Election Results

Explore the pivotal data and highlights from Walthamstow's 2019 General Election, revealing voter trends and key outcomes that shaped the constituency.

Voting Data

  • Labour held on to the seat after Stella Creasy earned 76.1% of the vote
  • In doing so, it meant that Walthamstow was Labour's ninth-safest seat in the 2019 General Election
  • Creasy would pick up a majority of 30,862 with the Conservatives trailing way behind in second with just 5,922 votes by comparison.
  • Labour's 76.1% vote share was down 4.5% on the previous election, with the Conservatives seeing their own vote share decrease by 1.8%
  • The Liberal Democrats would finish third, with Meera Chadha earning 5.9% of the total vote.
  • The turnout for the seat was 68.8% - down 2.0% on 2017
Candidate DataPartyGenderNumber of votesShare (%)Change vs. 2017 (% points)
Stella CreasyLabour and Co-operativeFemale36,78476.10%-4.5
Shade AdohConservativeFemale5,92212.30%-1.8
Meera ChadhaLiberal DemocratFemale2,8745.90%3.1
Andrew JohnsGreenMale1,7333.60%1.1
Paul CampbellBrexit PartyMale7681.60%0
Deborah LongeChristian Peoples Alliance PartyFemale2540.50%0

Statistics & Turnout Information

With a votes majority of 30,862 from the 48,335 cast, the majority in percentage terms was 63.9%, making Tottenham the ninth-safest seat in the 2019 election.

Walthamstow Majority Data
Votes30,862
Percent63.90%
Rank (1 = highest %)9

Voter turnout for the Walthamstow seat was at 68.8%. This figure was up 1.3% on the region as a whole and down 2.0% when compared to the same seat in 2017. From a UK-wide perspective it was up 1.5% when compared to the average turnout for 2019

Walthamstow Turnout Data
Constituency68.80%
Region67.50%
UK67.30%
Constituency in 201770.80%
Size of electorate70,267
Valid votes cast48,335

Walthamstow By Election Betting and Wards

The wards within the Constituency are currently:

  • Chapel End
  • Hale End & Highams Park South
  • High Street
  • Higham Hill
  • Hoe Street
  • Larkswood
  • Lea Bridge
  • Leyton
  • Markhouse
  • St James
  • Upper Walthamstow
  • William Morris
  • Wood Street


How To Bet

Betting on local constituency markets during general elections offers a unique way to engage with political events. To navigate this, the best political betting sites such as Smarkets and SBK Sportsbook provide platforms tailored for such activities. Here's a concise guide to placing a bet on these markets:

  1. Register and Verify: Sign up on a reputable political betting site like Smarkets or SBK Sportsbook. Complete any necessary verification processes.

  2. Deposit Funds: Add funds to your account using the available payment methods.

  3. Find the Market: Navigate to the political betting section and locate the local constituency markets for the general election.

  4. Research: Conduct thorough research on the constituency you wish to bet on, considering recent polls, historical outcomes, and current political climate.

  5. Place Your Bet: Select the market, choose your bet type, and decide on the stake. Confirm your bet.

  6. Monitor the Election: Keep an eye on election updates and news that might affect the outcome of your chosen market.

Remember, betting should be done responsibly, and it's important to be informed about the political landscape to make educated decisions.

Editorial Team and Resources

OLBG has assembled a crack political betting team to bring you the very best in political betting insight, including our in-house politics betting expert Nigel Skinner and our Data Scientist Dan Tracey.

Nigel Skinner

Political Editor

When he is not following Arsenal or trading the markets on horse racing, Nigel has a keen eye on all things politics as our political content editor

- Nigel Skinner, Blog Content Manager

Dan Tracey

Data Collection and Fact Checking

Dan's specialist area is data; and lots of it! Wherever we need numbers to create our unique deep dive articles, Dan is our go-to.

- Dan Tracey, Data Scientist and Football Editor

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Steve is our Editor-In-Chief with over 20 years of experience creating and managing high-quality sports betting content for OLBG & multiple other publications.

- Steve Madgwick, Editor-In-Chief

Data Sources:

A range of data sources were consulted for this article, pertaining to our editorial guide and they include, the Commons Library, Wikipedia and various betting sites.


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