Index of Multiple Deprivation

The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) combines a number of indicators, chosen to cover a range of economic, social and housing issues, into a single deprivation score for each small area in England. This allows each area to be ranked relative to one another according to their level of deprivation. The 2007 and 2004 Indices have been produced at Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) level, of which there are 32,482 in the country. The two previous IMD scores (1998 and 2000) were released to ward level, of which there are 7936 (in 2007).

The methodology underpinning the ID 2004 and the ID 2007 are largely the same though there have been small changes to some of the underlying indicators. Comparison between the two Indices is therefore acceptable.

The Indices are used widely to analyse patterns of deprivation, identify areas that would benefit from special initiatives or programmes and as a tool to determine eligibility for specific funding streams.

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