The number of communities in the 20% most deprived nationally in Oxfordshire fell from 10 to eight between 2019 and October 2025, according to the latest Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD), compiled by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

The progress followed a focus on reducing inequalities in 10 deprived communities in the 2019/20 Oxfordshire County Council's Director of Public Health Annual Report.

Ansaf Azhar, Oxfordshire County Council's director of public health and communities, said: ‘There has been a clear commitment from local partners, community leaders and the public to create a healthier, fairer future for all.

‘The milestone of the release of new IMD data offers an opportunity to renew our shared commitment to tackling health inequalities, while celebrating achievements sharing learning from recent collaborations.'

Councillor Kate Gregory, Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet member for public health and inequalities, said: ‘While it is great to see progress made in tackling inequalities here in Oxfordshire, there remains a gap between the most and least deprived, more so particularly in some areas, so there is still plenty of work to do.

‘Our continued work as a Marmot Place will also help to build on the progress already made to support the creation of  policies, strategies and services to minimise health inequalities. Together, we are building a healthier, more equal county: one where every resident has the opportunity to thrive.'