Sweep status | Completed - data available for research use |
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Dates | Summer 2021 until January 2024 |
Age | 51-53 |
Achieved sample | 8,016 (cohort members) |
Respondents | Cohort members |
Fieldwork agency | NatCen and Kantar Public |
Data access | |
Survey mode | Face to face (some interviews were carried out via video link or web rather than in person) |
Description |
Wednesday 19 March | 12:00-13:00 GMT
This introductory webinar explores the new data available from BCS70 at age 51, discover the value of this national cohort study for research into midlife and ageing, and learn about opportunities it opens for cross-cohort comparisons.
Most of the Age 51 Sweep data are available from the UK Data Service under an end user licence agreement, with selected sensitive data available under secure access arrangements:
Data available under end user licence.
Data available under secure access.
The comprehensive guide to the data from the Age 51 Sweep (Sweep 11) of the 1970 British Cohort Study, carried out in 2021-24 when participants were aged 51-53 years.
Date published: 28/02/2025
PDF: 3,66 MB
A user guide which provides guidance and recommendations for handling mode effects in CLS’ cohort studies through applied examples, using data from the National Child Development Study (NCDS) and Next Steps.
Date published: 26/11/2024
PDF: 2,3 MB
This user guide aims to describe and illustrate a straightforward approach to missing data handling, while detailing some more general considerations around missing data along the way.
Date published: 03/06/2024
PDF: 1000,62 KB
Complete questionnaire for the Age 51 Sweep (Sweep 11) of the 1970 British Cohort Study, including interviewer instructions and modifications by mode.
Date published: 28/02/2025
PDF: 3,26 MB
Paper questionnaire completed privately by participants for the Age 51 Sweep (Sweep 11) of the 1970 British Cohort Study.
Date published: 28/02/2025
PDF: 591,48 KB
BCS70 Age 51 Sweep – Content Summary
Date published: 03/08/2022
PDF: 139,86 KB
Appendices to BCS70 Age 51 Sweep Technical Report.
Date published: 06/03/2025
PDF: 5,46 MB
BCS70 Age 51 Sweep technical report from National Centre for Social Research.
Date published: 06/03/2025
PDF: 1010,01 KB
Report on pilot to explore feasibility of using computer-assisted video interviewing with BCS70 cohort members
Date published: 03/08/2022
PDF: 787,08 KB
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