The thematic map below illustrates how areas in Torbay ranked in the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Areas in red are areas within the top 10% most deprived in England.

Key Points:
- 12 SOAs within Torbay are ranked in the top 20% most deprived SOAs in England for ‘The Index of Multiple Deprivation’. Of the 12, 4 are ranked in the top 10% most deprived in England.
- Nearly 6,000 (4.6% of the Torbay population) persons live in an area that is within the top 10% most deprived in England for ‘The Index of Multiple Deprivation’, this includes just over 3,100 households.
- 14% of the Torbay population live in an area that is within the top 20% most deprived in England for ‘The Index of Multiple Deprivation’; this includes over 8,500 households.
Source: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Revised Indices of Deprivation 2004. 2001 Census, Office for National Statistics
Contact Statistics
- Tel: 01803 208827
- Email: statistics@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 207225
