scottish-index-of-multiple-deprivation---housing-indicators.csv
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access URL: https://admin.data.gov.scot/resource/cdc97236-c129-451f-804b-def89d9ceade/download
description: Data file for Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation - Housing Indicators
format: CSV
issued: 2026-08-20T16:58:47.087481
modified: 2026-08-20T16:58:47.080532
comment: The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) was published in August 2016. This dataset contains the indicators that were used to calculate the housing domain of SIMD.
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Scottish Government
type: Agent

Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation
type: Concept

Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation - Housing Indicators
type: Dataset
version notes: This data is not routinely revised.
contact point: Organization
contact point: Kind
theme: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation
description: The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 2016 is the Scottish Government's official tool for identifying concentrations of deprivation in Scotland. This dataset contains the indicators which comprise the housing domain of SIMD16. The technical notes for SIMD16 with information on indicators and how the domains were constructed can be found [here](https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0050/00504822.pdf).
issued: 2026-08-20T16:56:37.869586
modified: 2026-08-20T16:58:47.069858
accuracy: Further information on the accuracy and reliability of the SIMD housing indicators can be found in [SIMD 2016 Technical Notes](https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0050/00504822.pdf).
comment: The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) was published in August 2016. This dataset contains the indicators that were used to calculate the housing domain of SIMD.
completeness: Further information on SIMD 2016 can be found on the [Scottish Government website](https://www2.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/SIMD) including an [Introduction to SIMD](https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0050/00504809.pdf), [Technical Notes](https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0050/00504822.pdf) and [Methodology Overview](https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0050/00504766.pdf). An [interactive mapping tool](http://simd.scot/2016/) is also available.
confidentiality: The indicators may have been disclosure controlled using either or both of these techniques: - targeted record swapping; - restriction of detail particularly at low level geographies Visit the [National Archives](https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20160115212500/http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/census/2011/census-data/2011-census-user-guide/quality-and-methods/methods/statistical-disclosure-control-methods/index.html) website for further details.
consistency: SIMD is one of four indices that cover the whole of the UK. The Scottish index differs from the other indices in the UK by following a slightly different methodology in constructing the overall index. The following are the key differences: - SIMD is based on data zones which are smaller geographical units compared to the Lower Super Output Areas used in the other indices - The data sources are different for Health, Education, Crime and Housing domains
geographical coverage: S01
license id: uk-ogl
quality management: Full details on data quality are available in the [SIMD 2016 Technical Notes](https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0050/00504822.pdf).
reference period: PeriodOfTime
  end date: 2011
  start date: 2011
timeliness: This dataset is not expected to be updated.
uniqueness: Not assessed
update frequency: annual
validity: The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) combines seven different domains (aspects) of deprivation: - Income - Employment - Health - Education, Skills and Training - Geographic Access to Services - Crime - Housing This dataset contains the indicators used to calculate the SIMD housing domain.
will be updated: false