IF you're in your late thirties and planning a night on the town this weekend, you may want to think again – because new research has revealed 37 is the age we are officially “too old” to be seen a nightclub.

Researchers took a look into the nation’s social lives and revealed almost half (46 per cent) of us dread nights out, preferring to cosy up in front of the telly, no matter what the weather.

And according to the respondents, 37 is the age we become too old to go to nightclubs, with 31 emerging as the age we officially prefer staying in to going out.

Nights out being too expensive was the excuse for six out of 10 of those preferring to stay in, with a further 29 per cent saying they simply can’t face a hangover the next day.

Having to get dressed-up, arranging babysitters and the hassle of booking taxis were also among the common reasons for shunning evenings out.

Three in 10 of the adults polled said a perfect night-in would be devouring a boxset and nearly a quarter like to spend an evening in whiling away the time on social media, the poll found.

The survey also found that on a typical night out, Brits will fork out £35 – however the perfect night in with a take-away, drinks and snacks will only set you back £17, according to the results.

Matt Walburn, brand and communications director at Currys PC World, which commissioned the study, said: “The Great Indoors study recognises the fact that there comes a time when we appreciate our home comforts more than a hectic social life and it can often be a drag to play the social butterfly at parties and nights out.

“Technology is a big lure of staying in and our findings show how it’s transformed home habits, with Brits proudly investing in their households more than ever before.

"It’s now almost impossible to get bored at home, with endless box sets and the latest technology, such as 4K TV, enhancing the in-house experience, so much, that it often surpasses its ‘outdoor’ equivalent.

"That coupled with social media, online shopping, and gaming with pals often means more pleasure can be had on a night in than a night out.”