English Indices of Deprivation 2025

The Indices relatively rank each small area in England from most deprived to least deprived

1st Most deprived
33,755th Least deprived

33,755 Lower-layer Super Output Areas in England, each with an average population of 1,500

Seven Domains of Deprivation → Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD25)

Income

22.5%

Measures the proportion of the population experiencing deprivation relating to low income.

IDACI Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index — proportion of children (0–15) in income-deprived families
IDAOPI Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index — proportion of those aged 60+ experiencing income deprivation

Employment

22.5%

Measures the proportion of working-age population involuntarily excluded from the labour market.

Education

13.5%

Measures the lack of attainment and skills in the local population.

Health

13.5%

Measures the risk of premature death and impairment of life quality through poor physical or mental health.

Crime

9.3%

Measures the risk of personal and material victimisation at local level.

Barriers to Housing & Services

9.3%

Measures the physical and financial accessibility of housing and local services.

Living Environment

9.3%

Measures the quality of both the 'indoor' and 'outdoor' local environment.

How can the IoD2025 be used?

Appropriate uses

  • Comparing small areas across England
  • Identifying the most deprived small areas
  • Exploring domains (types) of deprivation
  • Comparing larger administrative areas e.g. local authorities
  • Tracking changes in relative deprivation between iterations (rank changes)

Not designed for

  • Quantifying how deprived a small area is
  • Identifying deprived individuals
  • Measuring affluence of a place
  • Comparing with areas in other UK countries
  • Measuring absolute change in deprivation over time
Source: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, English Indices of Deprivation 2025