Contrasting community engagement statistics

Question 1

Which constituency had the highest voter turnout in the 2024 general election?

Answer 1

Harpenden and Berkhamsted.
75.2%

Question 2

Which constituency had the lowest voter turnout in the 2024 general election?

Answer 2

Manchester Rusholme
40%

Question 3

How does length of residence differ between Harpenden and Manchester Rusholme?

Answer 3

Harpenden and Berkhamsted:88.9% were born in the UK
Manchester Rusholme: 60.1% were born in the UK

Perhaps those with a longer length of residence feel more attached to a place = more engaged.

Question 4

How does deprivation differ between Harpenden and Berkhamsted compared to Manchester Rusholme?

Answer 4

Harpenden and Berkhamsted : 62.1% not deprived in any dimension
Manchester Rusholme : 41.6% not deprived in any dimension

High levels of deprivation perhaps create a negative experience of a place perhaps residents feel neglected by government authorities and consequently do not know the value of their vote.

Question 5

How does ethnicity differ between Harpenden and Berkhamsted compared to Manchester Rusholme?

Answer 5

Harpenden and Berkhamsted : 91.7% white
Manchester Rusholme : 40.8% white

Perhaps multi diverse ethnic areas experience social isolation and feel distrust towards figures of authorityand consequently do not feel the need to vote as neglected by political policies feel a lack of representation.