The declaration, at 04:15 GMT, came later than expected.
Green Party candidate Clive Gregory came fourth with 1,692 votes, and the Liberal Democrats came fifth with 349.
Elections expert Prof John Curtice, from Strathclyde University, said UKIP still faced a challenge to convert its by-election success into seats at the general election.
He said: "It's certainly a very good night for UKIP, and makes life much more difficult for the major parties, but the challenge facing UKIP is clear."
There had been speculation that more MPs would defect to UKIP in the event of a win for Nigel Farage's party.
The moment Mark Reckless's victory was announced
UKIP deputy chairwoman Suzanne Evans told BBC News: "We will
see if anyone else wants to come over," with Mr Reckless claiming two
Conservatives had been in talks and Mr Farage saying he had discussions
with Labour figures.
Labour was dealt a blow on polling day wh
Green Party candidate Clive Gregory came fourth with 1,692 votes, and the Liberal Democrats came fifth with 349.
Elections expert Prof John Curtice, from Strathclyde University, said UKIP still faced a challenge to convert its by-election success into seats at the general election.
He said: "It's certainly a very good night for UKIP, and makes life much more difficult for the major parties, but the challenge facing UKIP is clear."
There had been speculation that more MPs would defect to UKIP in the event of a win for Nigel Farage's party.
The moment Mark Reckless's victory was announced Labour was dealt a blow on polling day wh
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