In the latest Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) this area was ranked 20,704 out of 32,482 in England, where 1 was the most deprived and 32,482 the least.

This is broken down further by income; employment; education, skills; health; barriers to housing and services; the living environment; and crime (England).

Overall: 63%
 Better than 60% of areas in England

Income Deprivation: 49%
 Better than 40% of areas in England

Employment: 51%
 Better than 50% of areas in England

Health: 66%
 Better than 60% of areas in England

Education: 50%
 Better than 50% of areas in England

Barriers to Services: 81%
 Better than 80% of areas in England

Living Environment: 57%
 Better than 50% of areas in England

Crime: 68%
 Better than 60% of areas in England