Here’s what we learned from mapping out England’s inequalities
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Here's what we learned from mapping out England's inequalities
Alasdair Rae, University of Sheffield
With its long history of feudal oppression, industrial workhouses and dire slums, England is no stranger to deprivation. Even today, we’re all too familiar with phenomena like “beds in sheds”, soaring food bank use and fuel poverty. So it’s hardly surprising that, whenever a new deprivation dataset is released, we tend to focus our attention on the “most deprived” places across England.
While these areas warrant urgent attention, there are also many other significant stories to be told. So, when the government released the latest Indices of Deprivation for England, I delved into the data through mapping and analysis to see what I could uncover. But before I share my findings, it will be helpful to explain what deprivation actually is.
Deprivation is measured based on a mix of indicators relating to income, jobs, education, health, crime, housing and environment. It’s a broader measur...
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