Teaching datasets
Our teaching datasets are based on real data but in a more accessible form for teaching and learning. This guide offers a quick overview of available datasets dividied into categories of core, special topic, open access and census.
Do you want data…
that is user-friendly and reliable? Our core teaching datasets are based on major UK social surveys. They are updated every few years with consistent content and formatting.
that is interesting or unique? Our special topic teaching datasets include data from unique surveys on important topics such as ethnicity, experiences of the covid-19 pandemic, and sexual attitudes and lifestyles.
that is easy to download and share? We have a growing collection of open access teaching datasets containing data from UK Surveys. These datasets can be downloaded without registration and shared with students.
from the UK Census? We have teaching files containing samples of microdata from the UK Census going back to 1961.