Central Survey Unit
Colby House
Stranmillis Court
BELFAST
BT9 5RR
Telephone: +44 (0) 28 9025 5118
Email: csu@nisra.gov.uk
Whether you have been invited to take part, or are just curious, find out more about our surveys and what is involved.
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Continuous Household Survey
This survey asks questions on a variety of topics, such as internet access, the environment, tourism, libraries, health, sport and education. The Survey is designed to provide a regular source of information on a wide range of issues relevant to Northern Ireland.
Family Resources Survey
The Family Resources Survey (FRS) is a study of the living standards and circumstances of people living in the UK today, including Northern Ireland. The study provides vital information which helps the Government develop and monitor policies that help everyone.
The Northern Ireland Safe Community Survey
The Northern Ireland Safe Community Survey (NISCS) is a representative, continuous, personal interview survey of the experiences and perceptions of crime throughout Northern Ireland.
Health Survey Northern Ireland
The Health Survey Northern Ireland aims to provide a picture of the health of the Northern Ireland population. The information collected is used to monitor the extent to which Government health targets are being met, and to help authorities effectively plan local health services.
Labour Force Survey
This survey asks people in Northern Ireland about employment, unemployment and economic activity. It also covers a wide range of related topics such as income, qualifications, training and disability. Results from the Labour Force Survey feed into UK figures for economic activity and are compared to other European countries.
The Northern Ireland Living Costs and Food Survey
The Living Costs and Food Survey (LCF) is the main source of information on the cost of living in Northern Ireland, which is needed to calculate the rate of inflation. It is also a valuable source of information on food consumption and nutrition.
National Diet and Nutrition Survey
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey is a study of people’s eating habits across the UK. The results of the survey help to get an overview of the nutritional habits of the country as a whole and will help the Government monitor their targets, such as the 5-a-day recommendation for fruit and vegetables.
Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey
An omnibus survey is a survey which carries a number of different questions for various clients.
Survey on Living Conditions
The Survey on Living Conditions (SLC) is a UK-wide survey that collects information on household resources, housing, employment, education, pensions, health and well-being.
Travel Survey for Northern Ireland
The Travel Survey for Northern Ireland (TSNI) is the primary source of information on how people use different forms of transport. The survey influences government policy and measures performance in relation to transport and travel across Northern Ireland.
Young Persons’ Behaviour & Attitudes Survey
A consortium of government departments commission a study on the behaviour and attitudes of young people in post-primary education in Northern Ireland. The Young Persons’ Behaviour and Attitudes Survey (YPBAS) is a school-based survey conducted among 11-16 year-olds.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Opinion Survey
To understand how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting life in Northern Ireland, NISRA has been collecting weekly information on people’s experiences and opinions relating to the pandemic. These results give an insight into how our personal, home and work lives are changing and what the impact is on our well-being and the communities in which we live.