Deprivation (IMD, IDACI, IDAOPI) - Birmingham Wards

Data showing deprivation levels across different Birmingham Wards, using three key indices: the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD), the Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI), and the Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI). These indices are integral components in understanding socio-economic conditions, enabling insights into how deprivation affects various age groups and areas.Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): IMD is a composite measure that ranks areas based on seven domains of deprivation: income, employment, education, health, crime, housing, and living environment. It offers a broad overview of deprivation at a small-area level. This is shown as a rank from 1-69 with 1 being the most deprived.IMD 2019 Decile: Where 1 is 10% Most Deprived Nationally. This is an indication of the wards financial resilience.Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI): IDACI focuses specifically on income deprivation among children. It measures the proportion of children aged 0-15 living in income-deprived households, reflecting the impact of poverty on young people.Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI): IDAOPI targets income deprivation among the elderly. It calculates the proportion of people aged 60 and over living in income-deprived households, providing insight into how economic disadvantage affects older populations.Data is update irregularly with the next release scheduled for late 2025.Mapping tipsWhen using the build a map page you should use the Color by category map type when visualising the IMD score.A good resource for custom colours for each decile is ColorBrewer.