This page shows the levels of deprivation in Barnsley, measured by the indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) 2019. The IMD is published by Communities for Local Government. It gives a method for measuring deprivation across England and monitoring the gap between the most deprived areas.

The IMD combines data from seven areas to show an overall measure:

  • Employment
  • Education, skills and training
  • Health and disability
  • Barriers to housing and services
  • Crime
  • Living environment

Reducing levels of deprivation and inequality has a vital part to play in the continued improvement of Barnsley.