Developing a new UK-wide area-based measure of
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2025 4:58 am
In this blog, Tej Nathwani introduces a new area-based measure of deprivation created by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). He sets out how and why this was formed, alongside the possible uses of the variable to those who utilise the UK Data Service.
Introduction
One of the criticisms often made of pakistan rcs data area-based measures of deprivation is that they may not reliably inform us of the circumstances faced by individuals/households within a vicinity. For example, it is possible that a household living in a deprived neighbourhood could have high levels of income. Consequently, using area-based measures for policy-making may lead to the implementation of proposals that are ineffectively targeted, with support provided to those who may not require it, while those who could have benefitted miss out. However, as we have attempted to demonstrate through our latest research, it appears place may matter, with the locality one lives in potentially inhibiting individuals from fulfilling their abilities.
Yet, with existing area-based indicators having their drawbacks, we decided to see if we could generate a measure that may help address some of these limitations. Before we go into the details of our work, we begin with a brief overview of how we define deprivation and why it remains a pertinent topic.
What do we mean by deprivation and why does it matter?
[The concept of deprivation] is used extensively not only in the analysis of social conditions but also, in an applied form, as an instrument of policy in allocating resources to particular regions, areas and services.
Introduction
One of the criticisms often made of pakistan rcs data area-based measures of deprivation is that they may not reliably inform us of the circumstances faced by individuals/households within a vicinity. For example, it is possible that a household living in a deprived neighbourhood could have high levels of income. Consequently, using area-based measures for policy-making may lead to the implementation of proposals that are ineffectively targeted, with support provided to those who may not require it, while those who could have benefitted miss out. However, as we have attempted to demonstrate through our latest research, it appears place may matter, with the locality one lives in potentially inhibiting individuals from fulfilling their abilities.
Yet, with existing area-based indicators having their drawbacks, we decided to see if we could generate a measure that may help address some of these limitations. Before we go into the details of our work, we begin with a brief overview of how we define deprivation and why it remains a pertinent topic.
What do we mean by deprivation and why does it matter?
[The concept of deprivation] is used extensively not only in the analysis of social conditions but also, in an applied form, as an instrument of policy in allocating resources to particular regions, areas and services.