6.—(1) The third set of conditions is—
(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.