Local Politics

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North Swindon Constituency

Background of North Swindon

The postcode SN2 8HF is located in North Swindon, a UK parliament constituency represented in the House of Commons by Justin Tomlinson MP of the Conservative party.

North Swindon is a parliamentary constituency in the South West of England, established in 1997. It comprises the northern part of the town of Swindon and nearby rural areas. As of the latest boundary changes, it includes areas such as Abbey Meads, Oakhurst, and Blunsdon.

The constituency has a mixed political history. Initially created from the former Swindon constituency, it was held by Labour’s Michael Wills from its inception until the 2010 general election. Since then, the seat has been represented by Conservative MP Justin Tomlinson, reflecting a broader national trend towards Conservative support in suburban and semi-urban areas.

Demographically, North Swindon is characterised by a relatively young population, with a significant proportion of families and professionals. The area has seen substantial residential development over recent decades, contributing to its growing electorate which stood at approximately 84,306 in the latest figures.

Economically, North Swindon benefits from its proximity to major transport links, including the M4 motorway and the Great Western Main Line. This has facilitated strong local employment levels, particularly in sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and services. Key employment hubs include the Swindon Designer Outlet and the Honda manufacturing plant, though the latter announced its closure in 2019, affecting the local economy.

Regarding Brexit, the Swindon area voted to leave the European Union in the 2016 referendum. North Swindon’s Conservative MP Justin Tomlinson has consistently supported the government's efforts to deliver Brexit, aligning with the broader constituency sentiment favouring departure from the EU.

North Swindon represents a dynamic constituency with evolving political, economic, and demographic characteristics.

Brexit

Did North Swindon vote for Brexit?

In the 2016 EU referendum, the constituency of North Swindon voted to leave the European Union. The locals may have been influenced by concerns about immigration levels, a desire for greater control over laws and borders, and a belief that leaving the EU could lead to better opportunities for the UK outside of the EU. The outcome reflected a strong voter sentiment in the area towards taking back control and shaping their own future independently from the EU.