These statistics update the English indices of deprivation 2015.

The English indices of deprivation measure relative deprivation in small areas in England called lower-layer super output areas. The index of multiple deprivation is the most widely used of these indices.

The statistical release and FAQ document (above) explain how the Indices of Deprivation 2019 (IoD2019) and the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD2019) can be used and expand on the headline points in the infographic. Both documents also help users navigate the various data files and guidance documents available.

The first data file contains the IMD2019 ranks and deciles and is usually sufficient for the purposes of most users.

Mapping resources and links to the IoD2019 explorer and Open Data Communities platform can be found on our IoD2019 mapping resource page.

Further detail is available in the research report, which gives detailed guidance on how to interpret the data and presents some further findings, and the technical report, which describes the methodology and quality assurance processes underpinning the indices.

We have also published supplementary outputs covering England and Wales.

These statistics update the English indices of deprivation 2010.

The English indices of deprivation measure relative deprivation in small areas in England called lower-layer super output areas. The index of multiple deprivation is the most widely used of these indices.

Most of the data used for these statistics are from 2012 to 2013.

The guidance note (above) explains how the index of multiple deprivation can be used, and expands on the headline points in the infographic. It also helps users navigate the various data files and documents available.

The first data file contains the index of multiple deprivation ranks and deciles, and is sufficient for the purposes of most users.

Data is also published as http://opendatacommunities.org/def/concept/folders/themes/societal-wellbeing" class="govuk-link">Open Data (linked data format).

Other documents include a statistical release which presents the main findings and background to the indices and a frequently asked questions document which includes information on a range of tools available to help you use the data such as the http://dclgapps.communities.gov.uk/imd/idmap.html" class="govuk-link">indices of deprivation 2015 explorer and other mapping tools.

The research report gives detailed guidance on how to interpret the data and presents some further findings. The technical report describes the methodology and quality assurance processes underpinning the indices.

This 2010 release updates the English indices of deprivation 2007.

The English indices of deprivation measure relative levels of deprivation in small areas of England called ‘lower layer super output areas’.

Most of the indicators used in these statistics are from 2008.

Key results from the report are:

• over 5 million people lived in the most deprived areas in England in 2008 and 38% of them were income deprived
• Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Manchester, Knowsley, the City of Kingston-upon Hull, Hackney and Tower Hamlets are the local authorities with the highest proportion of lower layer super output areas among the most deprived in England
• 98% of the most deprived lower layer super output areas are in urban areas but there are also pockets of deprivation across rural areas
• 56% of local authorities contain at least one lower layer super output area amongst the 10% most deprived in England
• 88% of the lower layer super output areas that are the most deprived in 2010 were also among the most deprived in 2007

We have also published guidance and a technical report to the English indices of deprivation 2010.