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Published: 4 February 2026
Reese Green compares Colne and Cramlington, two English towns in the most deprived ten percent, to show how similar overall deprivation scores mask very different challenges. Through data visualisation, this story reveals why understanding these distinct patterns of deprivation is crucial for effective policy interventions and resident wellbeing.