Following a competitive tender process, OCSI has been commissioned to update the English Indices of Deprivation alongside Deprivation.org on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) – formerly the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).
This marks the third consecutive iteration of the indices we are (co)leading on, and we are proud to play a central role in the continued development of the Indices of Deprivation.
The project seeks to review, update, enhance and develop the English Indices of Deprivation from its most recent release in 2019, including insights gathered through the 2022 user consultation which aimed to ensure that the resources and datasets made available continue to meet the broadest range of user needs.
As of December 2024, the release of the updated indices is aimed at late 2025.
If you would like to stay informed on the Indices of Deprivation and receive updates over the course of the project, the best way to do so is to subscribe to our Indices of Deprivation mailing list.
This iteration will also include collaboration with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to improve how deprivation in rural areas can be measured using small area administrative data.
The indices are a critical tool for understanding inequalities across local areas in England. Updating them ensures the continued accuracy and relevance of data used by policymakers, local authorities, and community organisations. You can find links to further information on 2019 data at this link.
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