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Britain's leading independent social research institute

CAYT Centre for Analysis of Youth Transitions

A DfE sponsored research centre which brings together leading educationalists and social scientists from NatCen, the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and the Institute of Education.

Pathways to retirement

How do employers influence a person's decision to retire? Find out in our new report.

Survey of Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People in England

Findings from Survey of Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use

Teenage smoking at a record low in England since the 1990s. Read our latest findings here.

Natsal 2010

Natsal 2010 is a national study of sexual health and relationships that takes place every 10 years. Helping improve health education, family planning, and other health services that we may all need throughout our lives.

NatCen Omnibus

A cost effective way of carrying out research, with four opportunities a year to pose your own questions in the survey

Latest news

Inheritance law is out of sync with the public's attitude to cohabitants. Read our new report here.
'Who am I?' exhibition at London's Science Museum uses findings from the Health Survey for England.
New report about people's retirement experiences just published. Read more here

Suggested changes to youth justice system uses NatCens research
Read about NatCen's new research structure

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Did you know?

In 2009, 33% thought the Scottish Government had most say over how Scotland is run - up 20 percentage points since 2000.

from : Scottish Social Attitudes 2009 findings

96% of women do not meet the recommended level of physical activity

from : Health Survey for England 2008

How our research is usedAlmost every project has a direct, practical application in terms of understanding social behaviour and informing policy

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About us

We carry out and analyse research studies in the fields of social and public policy including extensive research among members of the public. More about NatCen

Who we are
We are Britain's leading independent social research institute. Our work covers all areas of social policy and our aim is a society better informed through high quality research.