Index of multiple deprivation 2007 - introduction

The Index of Multiple Deprivation 2007 is a nationally recognised measure of deprivation at the small area (Super Output Area - SOA) level. It measures deprivation in its broadest sense by assessing indicators relating to income, employment, health and disability, education, skills and training, barriers to housing and services, crime and the living environment.

Comparability with IMD 2004

The IMD 2007 updates the IMD 2004, for the most part retaining the same methodology, domains and indicators.

This has, however, not been possible for the income domain where as a result of major changes to the social security system, particularly in the area of tax credits, indicators have ceased to exist. Where possible, indicators were selected in that domain which map as closely as possible to their predecessors.

The IMD 2007 is therefore comparable to the IMD 2004 - most change is likely to reflect real relative change in deprivation between 2004 and 2007. However, caution should be exercised around income domain score comparisons.

In contrast, comparability of the IMD 2004 to its predecessor, the IMD 2000, is not possible since significant changes were made to its domains.

Results

Seven forms of deprivation have been explored in order to create an overall measure of deprivation, these are listed below. For further information including maps of each domain (mapped according to national and local rank) please select the links on this page.

• Overall Index of Multiple Deprivation
• income deprivation
• income deprivation affecting children and older people (sub domains)
• employment deprivation
• health deprivation and disability
• education, skills and training deprivation
• barriers to housing and services
• crime
• living environment

Summary report

In partnership with the Department of Public Health and Shropshire Primary Care Trust, Shropshire Council's Sustainability Group, have produced a report 'The Index of Multiple Deprivation 2007 in Shropshire County' which analyses the results at county, district and SOA level, as well as comparing the 2007 IMD with the 2004 IMD.

To view the report select the link summary report under the related links section on this page.

Sustainability Group IMD Information Sheets

Please select the links on this page to view a copy of the Overall Index of Multiple Deprivation 2007 Information Sheet and an information sheet for the Overall Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004 for comparison. Also select links form this page for all other information sheets for each domain.

Other information sources

Other useful information can be found at:

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister website.
For further information about Super Output Areas visit the Office of National Statistics website.
Please follow the links for these on this page.

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