The Gateshead Vitality Index uses a statistical modelling technique to identify and monitor quality of life within the borough. 85 neighbourhoods| have been defined geographically across the whole of Gateshead, incorporating over 98% of households. The Index ranks the neighbourhoods in Gateshead on the basis of quality of life indicators grouped into six domains - Crime, Education, Health, Housing, Income and Unemployment.
It uses a similar methodology to the Indices of Multiple Deprivation ( IMD ) 2007. Unlike the IMD, the Vitality Index is updated annually enabling trends to be examined. This intelligence can be used to gain an understanding of the needs of neighbourhoods, to identify local priorities and to inform Council policy.
The component indicators for each domain may change periodically.
Vitality Index 2007
You can view an interactive map of the Vitality Index 2007 and the related IMD 2007 using the link below:
Vitality Index Neighbourhood Maps