Index of Multiple Deprivation vs Income Decile
Introduction
There are different ways we can measure socio-economic data. Two such data types used are the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) and income decile.
Contents
Welcome to the Quick Guide: Index of Multiple Deprivation vs Income Decile
While both metrics serve to analyse and understand economic disparities, they do so through different lenses and methodologies. For applications to Warm Homes Local grant funding, only income decile is used to determine if postcodes are auto-eligible for the scheme.
This Quick Guide outlines the key components of IMD and income decile, and how to use these types of data for potential applications.
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