Market research and surveys

NatCen Social Research phone numbers

Edited by Richard BarkerChecked 13 October 2026 to 14 October 2026

NatCen Social Research publishes 8 numbers for you to call on its own website. We list each one with the page it is on (7 pages in all), a short quote from that page and the date we checked it.

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Numbers to call NatCen Social Research

What each line is for, as NatCen Social Research describes it, with opening hours where it gives them.

020 7250 1866
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Head office
Source: “Road London EC1V 2AB T : +44(0)20 7250 1866” (opens in a new tab). Checked 13 October 2026.
01277 200600
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Operations Unit
Source: “Hill Romford Essex RM3 8UF T: +44(0)1277 200600” (opens in a new tab). Checked 13 October 2026.
0800 652 9295
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British Social Attitudes and Scottish Social Attitudes surveys, to take part by phone
Source: “Please phone us free on 0800 652 9295 to complete the survey” (opens in a new tab). Checked 14 October 2026.
0800 652 0501
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Financial Lives Survey (for the FCA), to take part by phone
Source: “you can use NatCen’s freephone number (0800 652 0501)” (opens in a new tab). Checked 14 October 2026.
0800 652 4569
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NatCen Panel and Natsal study line
Source: “contact us at panel@natcen.ac.uk or call Freephone 0800 652 4569.” (opens in a new tab). Checked 14 October 2026.
0800 652 4574
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ELSA (English Longitudinal Study of Ageing) support line
Source: “you can contact us on Freephone 0800 652 4574” (opens in a new tab). Checked 14 October 2026.
0800 652 2704
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Scottish Health Survey line (run by ScotCen)
Source: “please do not hesitate to call free on 0800 652 2704.” (opens in a new tab). Checked 14 October 2026.
0800 652 9296
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National Travel Survey for Wales line (Welsh language page)
Source: “Gallwch gysylltu â ni ar ein llinell Rhadffôn: 0800 652 9296” (opens in a new tab). Checked 14 October 2026.

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This could still be a scam call

Criminals can make their number look like a genuine one (this is called spoofing). If someone calls from this number and asks for money, bank details, a code or passwords, hang up. Then call NatCen Social Research back on a number you've found yourself, such as the one on their own website or on a letter or bill from them.

Safe ways to check

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Questions about NatCen Social Research’s numbers

What numbers can I call NatCen Social Research on?

NatCen Social Research publishes 8 numbers for the public to call. They include: 020 7250 1866 (Head office); 01277 200600 (Operations Unit); 0800 652 9295 (British Social Attitudes and Scottish Social Attitudes surveys, to take part by phone). Check the source page for each one before you call, as numbers and opening hours change.

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