NatCen Social Research datasets

NatCen Social Research (formerly the National Centre for Social Research) is the UK's largest non-profit making social research institute. It was founded in 1969 as Social and Community Planning and Research (SCPR) by Professor Roger Jowell and Gerald Hoinville. Its aim is to carry out rigorous social policy and academic research. More about NatCen

NatCen has deposited a number of surveys in the UK Data Archive collection including the British Social Attitudes Survey (BSA) survey series and the Health Survey for England (HSE) series.

A full list of data deposited by NatCen can be seen below. To search for studies where NatCen is data creator/funder (which also includes principal investigator) or to combine the search with specific fields, see Data Catalogue search.

Growing Up in Scotland: Sweep 5 Postcodes, 2009-: Secure Data Service Access
SN: 7145 Growing Up in Scotland: Sweep 5 Postcodes, 2009-2010: Secure Access

Attitudes to Pensions Surveys, 2006-
SN: 6785 Attitudes to Pensions Survey, 2009
SN: 5745 Attitudes to Pensions Survey, 2006

Growing Up in Scotland: Sweeps 1-, 2005-
SN: 5760 Growing Up in Scotland: Sweeps 1 to 5, 2005-2010

British Gambling Prevalence Surveys, 1999-
SN: 6843 British Gambling Prevalence Survey, 2010
SN: 6639 British Gambling Prevalence Survey, 1999
SN: 5836 British Gambling Prevalence Survey, 2007

Welsh Health Survey, 1998-
SN: 7188 Welsh Health Survey, 2011
SN: 6968 Welsh Health Survey, 2010: Teaching Dataset (Adults)
SN: 6895 Welsh Health Survey, 2010
SN: 6703 Welsh Health Survey, 2009: Teaching Dataset (Adults)
SN: 6589 Welsh Health Survey, 2009
SN: 6372 Welsh Health Survey, 2008
SN: 6052 Welsh Health Survey, 2007
SN: 5750 Welsh Health Survey, 2005-2006
SN: 5693 Welsh Health Survey, 2004-2005
SN: 5692 Welsh Health Survey, 2003-2004

Longitudinal Study of Young People in England
SN: 5545 Longitudinal Study of Young People in England: Waves One to Seven, 2004-2010

English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
SN: 5050 English Longitudinal Study of Ageing: Waves 0-5, 1998-2011

National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, 1990-
SN: 3434 National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, 1990

Wales Life and Times Studies (Welsh Election Studies), 2001-
SN: 6293 Welsh Life and Times Study (Welsh Assembly Election Study), 2007
SN: 5052 Wales Life and Times Study (Welsh Assembly Election Study), 2003
SN: 4546 Welsh Election Study (Wales Life and Times Study), 2001

Young People's Social Attitudes, 1994-
SN: 5250 Young People's Social Attitudes, 2003
SN: 4231 Young People's Social Attitudes, 1998
SN: 3629 Young People's Social Attitudes, 1994

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 1999-
SN: 6638 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2009
SN: 6262 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2007
SN: 5840 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2006
SN: 5617 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2005
SN: 5298 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2004
SN: 5076 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2003
SN: 4808 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2002
SN: 4804 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2001
SN: 4503 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2000
SN: 4346 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 1999

National Adult Learning Surveys, 1997-
SN: 6346 Adult Education Survey, 2005
SN: 4681 National Adult Learning Survey, 2002
SN: 4578 National Adult Learning Survey, 2000
SN: 4455 National Adult Learning Survey, 2001
SN: 3815 National Adult Learning Survey, 1997

National Surveys of NHS Patients, 1998-
SN: 6025 National Survey of NHS Patients: General Practice, 2002
SN: 4614 National Surveys of NHS Patients: Cancer, 1999-2000
SN: 4477 National Surveys of NHS Patients: Coronary Heart Disease, 1999
SN: 4110 National Surveys of NHS Patients: General Practice, 1998

Scottish Health Survey, 1995-
SN: 6713 Scottish Health Survey, 2009
SN: 6383 Scottish Health Survey, 2008
SN: 5318 Scottish Health Survey, 2003
SN: 4379 Scottish Health Survey, 1998
SN: 3807 Scottish Health Survey, 1995

United Kingdom and Great Britain Day Visits Surveys, 1994-
SN: 4035 United Kingdom Day Visits Survey, 1998
SN: 3989 United Kingdom Day Visits Survey, 1996
SN: 3988 United Kingdom Day Visits Survey, 1994

National Survey of Voluntary Activity, 1991-
SN: 3460 National Survey of Voluntary Activity, 1991

Surveys of Psychiatric Morbidity, 1993-
SN: 6379 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey, 2007

Survey of English Housing, 1993-2008
SN: 6399 Survey of English Housing, 2007-2008
SN: 6398 Survey of English Housing, 2006-2007
SN: 6376 Survey of English Housing, 1993/94-2007/08
SN: 6107 Survey of English Housing, 2005-2006
SN: 5709 Survey of English Housing, 2004-2005
SN: 5506 Survey of English Housing, 2003-2004
SN: 5236 Survey of English Housing, 2002-2003
SN: 5021 Survey of English Housing, 2001-2002
SN: 4643 Survey of English Housing, 2000-2001
SN: 4538 Survey of English Housing, 1999-2000

National Diet and Nutrition Surveys, 1992-
SN: 6533 National Diet and Nutrition Survey, 2008-2011

Individual Commitment to Lifetime Learning, 1993-1994
SN: 3446 Individual Commitment to Lifetime Learning : Providers' Attitudes, 1994
SN: 3305 Individual Commitment to Lifetime Learning : Individuals' Attitudes, 1993

Scottish School-Leavers Survey, 1992-
SN: 5144 Scottish School-Leavers Survey: Cohort Four, Sweeps One and Two, 2003-2005
SN: 5143 Scottish School-Leavers Survey: Cohort Three, Sweeps One to Four, 1999-2006
SN: 5142 Scottish School-leavers Survey: Cohort Two, Sweeps Two and Three, 1999-2004
SN: 5141 Scottish School-leavers Survey : Cohort One, Sweep Three, 1999
SN: 4478 Scottish School-leavers Survey : 16-17 Year Olds in 1997
SN: 4428 Scottish School-leavers Survey, 1994 : 1993 Leavers
SN: 3296 Scottish School-leavers Survey, 1993 : 1992 Leavers

Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 1988-
SN: 7156 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2011
SN: 6883 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2010
SN: 6604 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People: Regional Data, 2006-2008
SN: 6603 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2009
SN: 6287 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2008
SN: 6005 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2007
SN: 5789 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2006
SN: 5568 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2005
SN: 5288 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2004
SN: 5287 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2003
SN: 4764 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2002
SN: 4648 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2001
SN: 4485 Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People, 2000

Health Survey for England, 1991-
SN: 7260 Health Survey for England, 2011
SN: 6986 Health Survey for England, 2010
SN: 6732 Health Survey for England, 2009
SN: 6397 Health Survey for England, 2008
SN: 6112 Health Survey for England, 2007
SN: 5809 Health Survey for England, 2006
SN: 5675 Health Survey for England, 2005
SN: 5439 Health Survey for England, 2004
SN: 5098 Health Survey for England, 2003
SN: 4912 Health Survey for England, 2002
SN: 4628 Health Survey for England, 2001
SN: 4487 Health Survey for England, 2000
SN: 4365 Health Survey for England, 1999
SN: 4150 Health Survey for England, 1998
SN: 3979 Health Survey for England, 1997
SN: 3886 Health Survey for England, 1996
SN: 3796 Health Survey for England, 1995
SN: 3640 Health Survey for England, 1994

Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey, 1989-1996
SN: 4130 Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey, 1996
SN: 3797 Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey, 1995
SN: 3590 Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey, 1994
SN: 3440 Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey, 1993
SN: 3292 Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey, 1989-1991; Cumulative File
SN: 2953 Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey, 1991
SN: 2841 Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey, 1990
SN: 2792 Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey, 1989

Youth Cohort Study, 1985-
SN: 4009 Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1998-2000; Cohort Nine, Sweep One to Four
SN: 3805 Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1996-2000; Cohort Eight, Sweep One to Three
SN: 3533 Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1994-1996; Cohort Seven, Sweep One and Two
SN: 3532 Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1992-1994; Cohort Six, Sweep One to Three
SN: 3531 Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1991-1993; Cohort Five, Sweep One to Three
SN: 3107 Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1989-1991; Cohort Four, Sweep One to Three
SN: 3094 Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1986-1988; Cohort Two, Sweep One to Three
SN: 3093 Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1985-1987; Cohort One, Sweep One to Three
SN: 3012 Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales, 1987-1994; Cohort Three, Sweep One to Four

British Social Attitudes Survey, 1983-
SN: 7237 British Social Attitudes Survey, 2011
SN: 6969 British Social Attitudes Survey, 2010
SN: 6695 British Social Attitudes Survey, 2009
SN: 6390 British Social Attitudes Survey, 2008
SN: 6240 British Social Attitudes Survey, 2007
SN: 5823 British Social Attitudes Survey, 2006
SN: 5618 British Social Attitudes Survey, 2005
SN: 5329 British Social Attitudes Survey, 2004
SN: 5235 British Social Attitudes Survey, 2003
SN: 4838 British Social Attitudes Survey, 2002
SN: 4615 British Social Attitudes Survey, 2001
SN: 4486 British Social Attitudes Survey, 2000
SN: 4318 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1999
SN: 4131 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1998
SN: 4072 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1997
SN: 3921 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1996
SN: 3764 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1995
SN: 3572 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1994
SN: 3439 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1993
SN: 2955 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1983-1991; Cumulative File
SN: 2952 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1991
SN: 2840 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1990
SN: 2824 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1983-1989
SN: 2723 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1989
SN: 2567 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1987
SN: 2315 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1986
SN: 2197 British Social Attitudes Survey Panel Study, 1983-1986
SN: 2096 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1985
SN: 2035 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1984
SN: 1935 British Social Attitudes Survey, 1983

British Election Studies, 1969-
SN: 4028 British Election Panel Study, 1997-2001; Waves 1 to 8
SN: 3891 British General Election Study, 1997 : Ethnic Minority Survey
SN: 3890 British General Election Study, 1997 : Campaign Panel
SN: 3889 Scottish Election Survey, 1997
SN: 3888 British Election Panel Study, 1992-1997
SN: 3887 British General Election Study, 1997; Cross-Section Survey

Monitoring the Welfare of the Elderly, 1973-1974
SN: 517 Monitoring the Welfare of the Elderly, 1973; Experimental Phase
SN: 518 Monitoring the Welfare of the Elderly, 1973-1974; Dummy Run

SN: 7263 Diet and Nutrition Survey of Infants and Young Children, 2011

SN: 7089 Interviewer Survey, 2008

SN: 6889 Wellcome Trust Monitor: Wave 1, 2009

SN: 6616 Attitudes to Genetically Modified Foods, 2009

SN: 6250 Survey of Sugar Intake among Children in Scotland, 2006

SN: 6133 United Kingdom Study of Abuse and Neglect of Older People, 2006

SN: 5808 Low Income Diet and Nutrition Survey, 2003-2005

SN: 5807 Arrestee Survey, 2003-2006

SN: 5625 Neighbourhood Survey, 2005

SN: 4685 Ethnic Minority Psychiatric Illness Rates in the Community, 2000

SN: 4443 London Mayoral Election Study, 2000

SN: 4180 Welsh Assembly Election Study, 1999

SN: 3987 Survey of Postgraduates Funded by the Research Councils, 1997

SN: 3952 Scottish and Welsh Referendum Studies, 1997

SN: 3696 Interviewers and Survey Nonresponse, 1991-1996

SN: 3695 Restart Cohort Study, 1989-1991

SN: 3694 Employers' Recruitment Practices : The 1992 Survey

SN: 3693 Youth Cohort Study : Special Survey of 19-20 Year Olds, 1991-1995

SN: 3692 Employment Training/Employment Action Comparison Group Study, 1980-1995

SN: 3553 Discrimination Against Gay Men and Lesbians, 1993

SN: 3223 Employers' Manpower and Skills Practices Survey (EMSPS), 1990-1991

SN: 2503 Focus on Health Care : Surveying the Public in Four Health Districts, 1987

SN: 2170 Study of Activities and Time Use, 1983

SN: 1998 Disabled People and Leisure, 1979

SN: 1668 Runcorn Community Studies, 1971-1972

SN: 1527 Solent Study, 1978

SN: 1518 Survey of Industrial Tribunals, 1973

SN: 1487 Aircraft Noise and Sleep Disturbance, 1979

SN: 1423 North Yorkshire Structure Plan Survey, 1977

SN: 1422 European Elections Study, 1978

SN: 1415 Gloucestershire Structure Plan, 1975

SN: 1414 Consultative Councils Survey, 1975

SN: 1413 National Lottery Survey, 1977

SN: 1412 Survey of Employers Recruitment Practices, 1976-1977

SN: 1402 Heathrow Concorde Noise Survey, 1976

SN: 1357 Social Workers and Volunteers, 1975

SN: 1338 Use of Legal Services in England and Wales, 1977

SN: 993 Political Literacy Survey : Hansard Society Schools Survey, 1975

SN: 992 Road Traffic and the Environment, 1972

SN: 914 Southwark Housing Survey, 1975

SN: 791 Ethnic Residential Choice, 1974-1975

SN: 721 Eastleigh Carrefour : a Hypermarket and Its Effects, 1974-1975; Households

SN: 719 Lake District : People, Roads and Countryside, 1973

SN: 718 Southampton Health Centre Study, 1973

SN: 717 Small Heath, Birmingham : an Inner Area Study, 1974

SN: 716 Times Educational Supplement 16+ Enquiry, 1974

SN: 715 South Yorkshire Structure Plan, 1974

SN: 367 Attitudes to Holidays in Scotland and Wales, 1973

SN: 173 Attitudes towards Devolution, 1970

SN: 117 Britain and the Seventies, 1973; Phase 2

SN: 84 Britain in the Seventies, 1971

SN: 54 Study of Migrants from Islington : Migrants to New Towns, 1972