Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (Historical) - 2004-2012
Data Zone (2001) level ranks and quantiles for the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) overall, and by individual domain for 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2012.
Data
Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (Historical) - 2004-2012
Description
The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) provides a relative ranking of the Data Zones in Scotland from 1 (most deprived) to 6505 (least deprived) based on a weighted combination of data in the domains of Income, Housing, Health, Education, Skills and Training, Employment, Geographic Access to Services, and Crime (no Crime data available for SIMD 2004). Each of the domains can also be ranked individually. Using the relative rankings each data zone can be assigned to a decile for each domain and the overall index. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of Data Zones and decile 10 is the least deprived 10% of Data Zones. When comparing results from the different versions of the SIMD it is important to take into account changes to the methodology used to construct the individual domains and the overall SIMD between the three indices. More information can be found onthe Scottish Government website . You can also view a map of SIMD.
Metadata
| Theme | Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Scottish Government |
| License | UK Open Government Licence (OGL) |
| Published | |
| Last updated | |
| Update frequency | annual |
| Reference period | 2004 to 2012 |
| Geographic coverage | Data Zones |
| Contact | simd@gov.scot |
Data quality
Completeness
Frequently asked questions, including how to use SIMD, are published on the Scottish Government website.
Uniqueness
Not assessed
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
Timeliness
This dataset is not expected to be updated.
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
Accuracy
Further information on the background, methodology and development of the 2012 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation is available from the Scottish Government website.
Quality management
Further information on the background, methodology and development of the 2012 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation is available from the Scottish Government website.
Additional details
Revisions
Not assessed
Confidentiality policy
This dataset does not contain any sensitive or personal information.