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:
- 24 SOAs within Torbay are ranked in the top 20% most Employment Deprived SOAs in England. Of the 24, 7 are ranked in the top 10% most deprived in England.
- Nearly 10,500 (8% of the Torbay population) persons live in an area that is within the top 10% most Employment Deprived in England, this includes over 5,300 households.
- Over a quarter (27.8%) of the Torbay population live in an area that is within the top 20% most deprived in England for Employment Deprivation.
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
