English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)#
Last modified: 28 Jul 2025
1. Summary#
The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) is a longitudinal study that collects multidisciplinary data from a representative sample of the English population aged 50 years and older. The survey data are designed to be used for the investigation of a broad set of topics relevant to understanding the ageing process, including economic position, physical and mental health, labour market activity, retirement and social networks.
| Series Descriptor | Series-specific Information |
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| Citation (APA) | University College London, National Centre for Social Research, The Institute for Fiscal Studies, The University of East Anglia, and The University of Manchester. (2021). English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration (UK LLC). https://doi.org/10.71760/ukllc-series-00005 |
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| Owner | UCL |
| Cohort | 12,100 individuals |
| Age at Recruitment | 50+ |
| Geographical Coverage - Nations | England |
| Geographical Coverage - Regions | Nationwide |
| Start Date | 2002 |
| Permitted Linkages | See here |
| Inclusion in Linkages | Consent |
| Cohort Profile | 10.1093/ije/dys168 |
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| Build a Data Request | https://explore.ukllc.ac.uk/ |
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3. Documentation#
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