Article 6 Conditions in relation to deprivation

(1)

The third set of conditions are—

(a)

that the area is suffering from a high level of deprivation, which affects a significant number of the occupiers of properties referred to in article 3(1)(a); and

(b)

that making a designation will, when combined with other measures taken in the area by the local housing authority, or by other persons together with the local housing authority, contribute to a reduction in the level of deprivation in the area.

(2)

In determining whether an area is suffering from a high level of deprivation, the local housing authority may have regard to the following factors in relation to the area—

(a)

the employment status of adults;

(b)

the average income of households;

(c)

the health of households;

(d)

the availability and ease of access to education, training and other services for households;

(e)

housing conditions;

(f)

the physical environment; and

(g)

levels of crime.