The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) is the official measure of deprivation in England and an updated version was published by the government on 30th October 2025.
For a briefing note/ summary presentation on the initial results please click the links below.
Presentation – https://storymaps.arcgis.com/briefings/3ce87a7715ff451dbc41314e1047391a
Summary Document –IMD 2025 Leeds Summary Document
Our analysis of the results and what they mean for Leeds will be available on this page in early 2026 along with an interactive tool
If you wish to view previous editions of the Indices of Deprivation, please follow this link, Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019
Other poverty and deprivation resources
As well as the Index of Multiple Deprivation data, there is other information about deprivation across the Leeds Observatory. The following sections are particularly relevant:
Economy and Employment theme includes data about benefit claimants, unemployment and fuel poverty.
Financial Inclusion section has information about the work of the Financial Inclusion team, including problem gambling and poverty research.
The Leeds Joint Strategic Assessment (Leeds JSA) aims to provide a shared understanding of key health and wellbeing needs and inequalities within Leeds. It includes analysis of the wider factors that influence health and wellbeing.