The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) is the official measure of relative deprivation for neighbourhoods in England. It looks beyond income to capture a wider picture of unmet needs.
This blog breaks down what the new IMD 2025 data reveals for London, highlighting where deprivation is most concentrated across the capital, what this means for communities, and why the voluntary and community sector (VCS) plays such a crucial role in responding.
For London, the data points to both serious challenges and widening inequalities. But it also points to meaningful opportunities to help target resources more effectively, strengthen partnerships, inform advocacy, and support community action where it can have the greatest impact.
