The UK Data Service supports researchers, teachers, and policymakers who use social and economic data.

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About UK Data Service

The UK Data Service is a website funded by the ESRC that provides access to UK economic, population and social research data. It supports researchers, teachers and policymakers who use social and economic data for teaching, learning and public benefit.

Visitors can search the data catalogue for datasets and recent editions, and researchers can deposit their own data in the catalogue. The site provides a Learning Hub with free training resources and on-demand webinars, a calendar of training and events, and video tutorials covering topics such as research data management and synthetic data.

It is suited to academic researchers, social science teachers, early career researchers and analysts, and policymakers. The site also publishes news, impact stories and information about schemes such as Data Impact Fellows for eligible users of its collection.

Key features

  • Searchable catalogue of economic, population and social research data
  • Research data deposit in ESRC-funded catalogue
  • Learning Hub with free training resources and webinars
  • Calendar of training sessions and events
  • Video tutorials on data skills via YouTube
Best for: Researchers, teachers and policymakers who work with UK social and economic data for teaching, research or public benefit.
Good for
  • Collection of over 10,000 datasets
  • Free training resources and on-demand webinars
  • Supports both finding data and depositing research data
Watch out for
  • Focused on UK social, economic and population data
  • Some datasets are listed as secure access

UK Data Service at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Good for
Researchers
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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UK Data Service FAQ

What is the UK Data Service?
It is an ESRC-funded website that provides access to UK economic, population and social research data for teaching, learning and public benefit.
Who can use the UK Data Service?
It supports researchers, teachers and policymakers, including early career researchers and analysts who use social and economic data.
Can I deposit data with the UK Data Service?
Yes. Researchers can deposit their research data in its ESRC-funded data catalogue.
Does the UK Data Service offer training?
Yes. It offers a Learning Hub with free training resources, on-demand webinars, scheduled training events and YouTube video tutorials.
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