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Deprivation in Barnsley

The indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is a way of measuring deprivation across England and monitoring the gap between the most deprived areas. It's published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

The IMD combines data from seven areas to show an overall measure:

  • employment
  • education, skills and training
  • health and disability
  • barriers to housing and services
  • crime
  • living environment

Reducing levels of deprivation and inequality in Barnsley has a vital part to play in the continued improvement of the borough. You can find details of the levels of deprivation in Barnsley below.