Questionnaire Module Main Survey
wealthassetsanddebt_w4
Wealth
Questions 47
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.hascurr
Has UK bank account
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Do you have any current accounts in the UK? This could be in your name only or held jointly with someone else.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
- d_hascurr (d_indresp) has uk bank account
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.currynot
Reason no UK bank account
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: And why don't you have a current account in the UK?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No money, little money to put in an account | d_currynot1 (d_indresp) mc no money, little money to put in an account |
| 2 | No bank in this area | d_currynot2 (d_indresp) mc no bank in this area |
| 3 | No point, on benefits/state pension - get cash from Post Office | d_currynot3 (d_indresp) mc no point, on benefits/state pension - get cash from post office |
| 4 | No point, get paid cash | d_currynot4 (d_indresp) mc no point, get paid cash |
| 5 | Afraid I might get overdrawn | d_currynot5 (d_indresp) mc afraid i might get overdrawn |
| 6 | I am concerned there might be too many charges | d_currynot6 (d_indresp) mc i am concerned there might be too many charges |
| 7 | Religious or ethical reasons | d_currynot7 (d_indresp) mc religious or ethical reasons |
| 8 | Don't trust banks | d_currynot8 (d_indresp) mc don't trust banks |
| 97 | Other reason | d_currynot97 (d_indresp) mc other reason |
| 96 | None of these | d_currynot96 (d_indresp) mc none of these |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
and if HASCURR = 2 (Does not have a current account in the UK)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.refbank
Refused UK bank account
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE IF NECESSARY
Text: Thinking about all types of bank accounts, have you ever tried to open an account in the UK and been refused?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes, have tried to open an account and been refused |
| 2 | No, have tried to open accounts but have never been refused |
| 3 | No, have never tried to open an account |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
- d_refbank (d_indresp) refused uk bank account
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.refbnky
When refused UK bank account
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: How long ago was this?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Under a year |
| 2 | 1 - 2 years |
| 3 | 3 - 5 years |
| 4 | More than 5 years |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
and if REFBANK = 1 (Been refused an account in the UK)
- d_refbnky (d_indresp) when refused uk bank account
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svacts
Savings
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS adapted
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: I'd like to ask about any savings or investments you may have. They can be in your name only, or held jointly with someone else. Which of these savings accounts do you have, if any?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savings or deposit accounts (with a bank, post office or building society) | d_svacts1 (d_indresp) mc savings or deposit accounts (with a bank, post office or building society) |
| 2 | National Savings Accounts (formerly National Savings Bank or Post Office Accounts) | d_svacts2 (d_indresp) mc national savings accounts (was national savings bank or post office a/c |
| 3 | ISA - cash only | d_svacts3 (d_indresp) mc isa - cash only |
| 4 | ISA - stocks and shares, or PEPs | d_svacts4 (d_indresp) mc isa - stocks and shares, or peps |
| 5 | Premium Bonds | d_svacts5 (d_indresp) mc premium bonds |
| 97 | Other types of savings accounts | d_svacts97 (d_indresp) mc other types of savings accounts |
| 96 | SPONTANEOUS: None | d_svacts96 (d_indresp) mc spontaneous: none |
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.nosvy
Why no formal savings
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY
Text: What is the main reason you do not have any saving accounts?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | No money, little money to save |
| 2 | Don't understand how these accounts work |
| 3 | Tried but was refused |
| 4 | Don't want to save money in these ways |
| 5 | Religious or ethical reasons |
| 6 | Don't trust banks |
| 7 | Don't understand the point of saving |
| 8 | Never thought to do it |
| 97 | Other |
| 96 | None of these |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1) & SVACTS = 96 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant and has no savings accounts)
- d_nosvy (d_indresp) why no formal savings
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svcode
Savings code used for looping
Type: number
Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svamt
Amount held in account
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER VALUE TO THE NEAREST POUND
Text: How much in total is the current balance in your [SVCODE]?
Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
- d_svamt1 (d_indresp) savings no.1: amount held in account
- d_svamt2 (d_indresp) savings no.2: amount held in account
- d_svamt3 (d_indresp) savings no.3: amount held in account
- d_svamt4 (d_indresp) savings no.4: amount held in account
- d_svamt5 (d_indresp) savings no.5: amount held in account
- d_svamt6 (d_indresp) savings no.6: amount held in account
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svb1
Amount: branching q
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS
Text: Would that amount to £ [AMOUNT] or more?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVAMT = DK & SVAMT <> REF (Amount held in account type is not known and not refused)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svb2
Amount: branching q
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS
Text: Would that amount to £ [AMOUNT] or more?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVAMT = DK & SVAMT <> REF (Amount held in account type is not known and not refused)
and if SVB1 = 1 (Holds more than x in account type)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svb3
Amount: branching q
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS
Text: Would that amount to £ [AMOUNT] or more?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVAMT = DK & SVAMT <> REF (Amount held in account type is not known and not refused)
and if SVB1 = 1 (Holds more than x in account type)
and if SVB2 = 1 (Holds more than x in account type)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svb5
Amount: branching q
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS
Text: Would that amount to £ [AMOUNT] or more?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVAMT = DK & SVAMT <> REF (Amount held in account type is not known and not refused)
and if SVB1 = 1 (Holds more than x in account type)
and if SVB2 = 1 (Holds more than x in account type)
and if SVB3 = 1 (Holds more than x in account type)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svb4
Amount: branching q
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS
Text: Would that amount to £ [AMOUNT] or more?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVAMT = DK & SVAMT <> REF (Amount held in account type is not known and not refused)
and if SVB1 = 2 (Holds less than x in account type)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svsj
Account(s) in sole name or joint
Type: choice
Source: BHPS adapted
Text: And is/are the [SVCODE](s) held in your sole name only, held in joint names with your husband/wife/partner or someone else, or do you have both sole and jointly held savings?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sole only |
| 2 | Joint only |
| 3 | Both sole and joint |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVACTS IN (1,2) (Has savings or deposit account or national savings account)
- d_svsj1 (d_indresp) savings no.1: account(s) in sole name or joint
- d_svsj2 (d_indresp) savings no.2: account(s) in sole name or joint
- d_svsj3 (d_indresp) savings no.3: account(s) in sole name or joint
- d_svsj4 (d_indresp) savings no.4: account(s) in sole name or joint
- d_svsj5 (d_indresp) savings no.5: account(s) in sole name or joint
- d_svsj6 (d_indresp) savings no.6: account(s) in sole name or joint
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svpn
PNO of joint account holder
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERSON NUMBER(S) FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID.
Text: With whom are you a joint holder of [SVCODE]?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member |
| 1 | Person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVACTS IN (1,2) (Has savings or deposit account or national savings account)
and if SVSJ = 2|3 (Holds savings jointly or both sole and jointly)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.svsk
Savings amount in sole name
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER VALUE TO THE NEAREST POUND
Text: About how much of the amount you have in savings is held solely in your name?
Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVACTS IN (1,2) (Has savings or deposit account or national savings account)
and if SVSJ = 3 (Holds savings both sole and jointly)
- d_svsk1 (d_indresp) savings no.1: savings amount in sole name
- d_svsk2 (d_indresp) savings no.2: savings amount in sole name
- d_svsk3 (d_indresp) savings no.3: savings amount in sole name
- d_svsk4 (d_indresp) savings no.4: savings amount in sole name
- d_svsk5 (d_indresp) savings no.5: savings amount in sole name
- d_svsk6 (d_indresp) savings no.6: savings amount in sole name
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.savdocs
Savings documents seen by interviewer
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes, respondent checked relevant documents |
| 2 | No, respondent did not check any documents |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
- d_savdocs (d_indresp) savings documents seen by interviewer
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.infsave
Informal savings
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Do you currently save money in any of these ways?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belonging to a credit union (a cooperative financial institution owned and managed by its members) | d_infsave1 (d_indresp) mc belonging to a credit union (cooperative - owned and managed by its members |
| 2 | Belonging to a savings club, or micro-banking | d_infsave2 (d_indresp) mc belonging to a savings club, or micro-banking |
| 3 | Saving informally with work colleagues, friends or family | d_infsave3 (d_indresp) mc saving informally with work colleagues, friends or family |
| 4 | Putting money in a jar or envelope or somewhere at home | d_infsave4 (d_indresp) mc putting money in a jar or envelope or somewhere at home |
| 5 | Asking a relative or friend to save or look after money for you | d_infsave5 (d_indresp) mc asking a relative or friend to save or look after money for you |
| 6 | Buying gold or jewellery | d_infsave6 (d_indresp) mc buying gold or jewellery |
| 96 | SPONTANEOUS: None of these | d_infsave96 (d_indresp) mc spontaneous: none of these |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccsole
Has store cards/credit cards in sole name
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Do you have any store cards or credit cards such as Visa, or Mastercard in your sole name? Please do not include direct debit cards such as Switch or Delta or store loyalty cards such as Tesco Clubcard or Nectar.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
- d_ccsole (d_indresp) has store cards/credit cards in sole name
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.nccsole
Number of store cards/credit cards in sole name
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER
Text: How many store and credit cards do you have in your sole name?
Universe:
if CCSOLE = 1 (Holds credit cards in sole name)
- d_nccsole (d_indresp) number of store cards/credit cards in sole name
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.credsole
Max borrowing limit on cards in sole name
Type: number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: THIS IS THE SUM OF THE BORROWING LIMITS FROM ALL CARDS COMBINED (IF MORE THAN ONE CARD). ENTER AMOUNT TO THE NEAREST POUND.
Text: What is the maximum borrowing limit {if NCCSOLE greater than 1} in total on all the cards / {if NCCSOLE = 1} on the card just in your name?
Universe:
if CCSOLE = 1 (Holds credit cards in sole name)
and if NCCSOLE > 0 & (NCCSOLE <> DK/REF) (Number of credit cards in sole name is not don't know or refused)
- d_credsole (d_indresp) max borrowing limit on cards in sole name
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccbillsole
Repayment behaviour, cards in sole name
Type: choice
Source: BHPS adapted
Text: How do you pay the {if NCCSOLE = 1} bill for this card / {if NCCSOLE greater than 1} bills for these cards? You can just tell me the number that applies. {if CAPI}
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Usually nothing to pay |
| 2 | Usually pay full amount |
| 3 | Some not full amount |
| 4 | Min on some, more other |
| 5 | Usually minimum only |
| 6 | Not always poss pay min |
| 7 | Some other arrangement |
Universe:
if CCSOLE = 1 (Holds credit cards in sole name)
and if NCCSOLE > 0 & (NCCSOLE <> DK/REF) (Number of credit cards in sole name is not don't know or refused)
- d_ccbillsole (d_indresp) repayment behaviour, cards in sole name
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccamtsole
Balance outstanding, cards in sole name
Type: number
Source: HILDA
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT TO THE NEAREST POUND
Text: After you made your most recent payments, how much in total was still owed {if NCCSOLE greater than 1} on all of the cards / {if NCCSOLE = 1} on the card that you hold in your name solely?
Universe:
if CCSOLE = 1 (Holds credit cards in sole name)
and if NCCSOLE > 0 & (NCCSOLE <> DK/REF) (Number of credit cards in sole name is not don't know or refused)
and if CCBILLSOLE > 2 (Pay less than the full amount owing every month on sole cards)
- d_ccamtsole (d_indresp) balance outstanding, cards in sole name
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccjt
Has store cards/credit cards in joint names
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Do you have any store cards or credit cards such as Visa, or Mastercard, which you hold jointly with someone else? Please do not include direct debit cards such as Switch or Delta or store loyalty cards such as Tesco Clubdcard or Nectar.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
- d_ccjt (d_indresp) has store cards/credit cards in joint names
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.nccjt
Number of store/credit cards in joint names
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER
Text: How many store and credit cards do you have jointly with someone else?
Universe:
if CCJT = 1 (Holds credit cards jointly with someone else)
- d_nccjt (d_indresp) number of store/credit cards in joint names
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccjtp
PNO of joint credit card holder
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS adapted
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERSON NUMBER(S) FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID.
Text: Who is the person (who are the people) you hold these joint credit cards with?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member | d_ccjtp0 (d_indresp) mc non-household member |
| 1 | Person number 1 | d_ccjtp1 (d_indresp) mc person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 | d_ccjtp2 (d_indresp) mc person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 | d_ccjtp3 (d_indresp) mc person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 | d_ccjtp4 (d_indresp) mc person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 | d_ccjtp5 (d_indresp) mc person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 | d_ccjtp6 (d_indresp) mc person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 | d_ccjtp7 (d_indresp) mc person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 | d_ccjtp8 (d_indresp) mc person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 | d_ccjtp9 (d_indresp) mc person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 | d_ccjtp10 (d_indresp) mc person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 | d_ccjtp11 (d_indresp) mc person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 | d_ccjtp12 (d_indresp) mc person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 | d_ccjtp13 (d_indresp) mc person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 | d_ccjtp14 (d_indresp) mc person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 | d_ccjtp15 (d_indresp) mc person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 | d_ccjtp16 (d_indresp) mc person number 16 |
Universe:
if CCJT = 1 (Holds credit cards jointly with someone else)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.credjt
Max borrowing limit on cards in joint names
Type: number
Source: HILDA adapted
Interviewer Instruction: THIS IS THE SUM OF THE BORROWING LIMITS FROM ALL CARDS COMBINED (IF MORE THAN ONE CARD). ENTER AMOUNT TO THE NEAREST POUND.
Text: What is the maximum borrowing limit {if NCCJT greater than 1} in total on all the cards / {if NCCJT = 1} on the card you hold jointly?
Universe:
if CCJT = 1 (Holds credit cards jointly with someone else)
and if NCCJT > 0 & (NCCJT <> DK|REF) (Number of credit cards held jointly is not don't know or refused)
- d_credjt (d_indresp) max borrowing limit on cards in joint names
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccbilljt
Repayment behaviour, cards in joint names
Type: choice
Source: BHPS adapted
Text: How do you pay the {if NCCJT = 1} bill for this card / {if NCCJT greater than 1} bills for these cards each month? Just tell me the number that applies. {if CAPI}
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Usually nothing to pay |
| 2 | Usually pay full amount |
| 3 | Some not full amount |
| 4 | Min on some, more other |
| 5 | Usually minimum only |
| 6 | Not always poss pay min |
| 7 | Some other arrangement |
Universe:
if CCJT = 1 (Holds credit cards jointly with someone else)
and if NCCJT > 0 & (NCCJT <> DK|REF) (Number of credit cards held jointly is not don't know or refused)
- d_ccbilljt (d_indresp) repayment behaviour, cards in joint names
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.ccamtjt
Outstanding balance, cards in joint names
Type: number
Source: HILDA
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT TO THE NEAREST POUND
Text: After the most recent payments were made, how much in total was still owed on {if NCCJT greater than 1} all of the cards / {if NCCJT = 1} the card that you hold jointly?
Universe:
if CCJT = 1 (Holds credit cards jointly with someone else)
and if NCCJT > 0 & (NCCJT <> DK|REF) (Number of credit cards held jointly is not don't know or refused)
and if CCBILLJT >2 (Pay less than the full amount owing every month on joint cards)
- d_ccamtjt (d_indresp) outstanding balance, cards in joint names
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debt
Owes money
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPA adapted
Interviewer Instruction: STUDENT LOANS: INCLUDE LOANS HELD BY STUDENTS STILL AT UNIVERSITY AS WELL AS THOSE THAT HAVE FINISHED THEIR EDUCATION.
Text: I would now like to ask you about any other financial commitments you may have apart from mortgages. For which, if any, of these items do you currently owe any money? Please do not include credit card and other bills being fully paid off in the current month.
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hire purchase agreement(s) | d_debt1 (d_indresp) mc hire purchase agreement(s) |
| 2 | Personal loan(s) (from bank, building society or other financial institution) | d_debt2 (d_indresp) mc personal loan(s) (from bank, building soc or other financial institution |
| 4 | Catalogue or mail order purchase agreement(s) | d_debt4 (d_indresp) mc catalogue or mail order purchase agreement(s) |
| 5 | DWP/SSA Social Fund loan | d_debt5 (d_indresp) mc dwp/ssa social fund loan |
| 6 | Any other loan(s) from a private individual | d_debt6 (d_indresp) mc any other loan(s) from a private individual |
| 7 | Overdraft(s) | d_debt7 (d_indresp) mc overdraft(s) |
| 8 | Student loan | d_debt8 (d_indresp) mc student loan |
| 97 | Other debt not listed here | d_debt97 (d_indresp) mc other debt not listed here |
| 96 | SPONTANEOUS: None of these | d_debt96 (d_indresp) mc spontaneous: none of these |
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtinfo
Source of information about lenders
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Thinking of all the debts that you've just mentioned, how {if more than one mention at DEBT} / How did you find out about the lender(s) you used?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | On-line/Web search | d_debtinfo1 (d_indresp) mc on-line/web search |
| 2 | Phone book/Yellow pages | d_debtinfo2 (d_indresp) mc phone book/yellow pages |
| 3 | Enquired directly with bank/building society | d_debtinfo3 (d_indresp) mc enquired directly with bank/building society |
| 4 | Through a shop/retailer, such as a department store or car dealership | d_debtinfo4 (d_indresp) mc through a shop/retailer, such as a department store or car dealership |
| 5 | Door step caller | d_debtinfo5 (d_indresp) mc door step caller |
| 6 | Telephone marketer | d_debtinfo6 (d_indresp) mc telephone marketer |
| 7 | Through family or a friend | d_debtinfo7 (d_indresp) mc through family or a friend |
| 8 | TV Advertisement | d_debtinfo8 (d_indresp) mc tv advertisement |
| 9 | Newspaper Advertisement | d_debtinfo9 (d_indresp) mc newspaper advertisement |
| 10 | Web/On-line Advertisement | d_debtinfo10 (d_indresp) mc web/on-line advertisement |
| 11 | Other type of Advertisement | d_debtinfo11 (d_indresp) mc other type of advertisement |
| 97 | Other source of information | d_debtinfo97 (d_indresp) mc other source of information |
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1) & (DEBT = 1 thru 8, 97) (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant and has debts)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debty
Total amount owed
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER VALUE TO THE NEAREST POUND
Text: About how much in total is owed on {if one mention at DEBT} this commitment / {if more than one mention at DEBT} these commitments?
Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
- d_debty (d_indresp) total amount owed
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtc1
Owe 500 or more
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would it amount to £ 500 or more?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY = DK & DEBTY <> REF (Amount of debt not known and not refused)
- d_debtc1 (d_indresp) owe 500 or more
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtc2
Owe 1,500 or more
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would it amount to £ 1,500 or more?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY = DK & DEBTY <> REF (Amount of debt not known and not refused)
and if DEBTC1 = 1 (Holds more than 500 of debt)
- d_debtc2 (d_indresp) owe 1,500 or more
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtc3
Owe 5,000 or more
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would it amount to £ 5,000 or more?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY = DK & DEBTY <> REF (Amount of debt not known and not refused)
and if DEBTC1 = 1 (Holds more than 500 of debt)
and if DEBTC2 = 1 (Holds more than 1,500 of debt)
- d_debtc3 (d_indresp) owe 5,000 or more
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtc5
Owe 10,000 or more
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would it amount to £ 10,000 or more?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY = DK & DEBTY <> REF (Amount of debt not known and not refused)
and if DEBTC1 = 1 (Holds more than 500 of debt)
and if DEBTC2 = 1 (Holds more than 1,500 of debt)
and if DEBTC3 = 1 (Holds more than 5,000 of debt)
- d_debtc5 (d_indresp) owe 10,000 or more
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtc4
Owe 100 or more
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would it amount to £ 100 or more?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY = DK & DEBTY <> REF (Amount of debt not known and not refused)
and if DEBTC1 = 2 (Holds less than 500 of debt)
- d_debtc4 (d_indresp) owe 100 or more
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtsj
Owe money in sole name or joint
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Are these financial commitments in your sole name only, in joint names with your husband/wife/partner or someone else or do you have both sole and joint commitments?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sole only |
| 2 | Joint only |
| 3 | Both sole and joint |
Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY <> REF | DEBTC1 <> REF | DEBTC2 <> REF | DEBTC3 <> REF | DEBTC4 <> REF | DEBTC5 <> REF (Has not refused to disclose the amount held in debt)
- d_debtsj (d_indresp) owe money in sole name or joint
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtpn
PNO of joint debt holder
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERSON NUMBER(S) FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID.
Text: Who is the person you have these joint financial commitments with?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member | d_debtpn0 (d_indresp) mc non-household member |
| 1 | Person number 1 | d_debtpn1 (d_indresp) mc person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 | d_debtpn2 (d_indresp) mc person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 | d_debtpn3 (d_indresp) mc person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 | d_debtpn4 (d_indresp) mc person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 | d_debtpn5 (d_indresp) mc person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 | d_debtpn6 (d_indresp) mc person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 | d_debtpn7 (d_indresp) mc person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 | d_debtpn8 (d_indresp) mc person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 | d_debtpn9 (d_indresp) mc person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 | d_debtpn10 (d_indresp) mc person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 | d_debtpn11 (d_indresp) mc person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 | d_debtpn12 (d_indresp) mc person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 | d_debtpn13 (d_indresp) mc person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 | d_debtpn14 (d_indresp) mc person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 | d_debtpn15 (d_indresp) mc person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 | d_debtpn16 (d_indresp) mc person number 16 |
Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY <> REF | DEBTC1 <> REF | DEBTC2 <> REF | DEBTC3 <> REF | DEBTC4 <> REF | DEBTC5 <> REF (Has not refused to disclose the amount held in debt)
and if DEBTSJ = 2|3 (Holds debt jointly or a mixture of sole and joint)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtsk
Owe amount in sole name
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW OR CAN'T SAY, ASK FOR ESTIMATE.
Text: About how much of the total amount outstanding is your sole commitment?
Universe:
if (DEBT <> 96) | (DEBT <> DK) | (DEBT <> REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY <> REF | DEBTC1 <> REF | DEBTC2 <> REF | DEBTC3 <> REF | DEBTC4 <> REF | DEBTC5 <> REF (Has not refused to disclose the amount held in debt)
and if DEBTSJ = 3 (Holds a mixture of sole and joint debt)
- d_debtsk (d_indresp) owe amount in sole name
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtwho
Private individual debt
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: You mentioned that you owe money to a private individual, is that to...
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | a family member | d_debtwho1 (d_indresp) mc a family member |
| 2 | a friend or other acquaintance | d_debtwho2 (d_indresp) mc a friend or other acquaintance |
| 3 | a licensed money lender | d_debtwho3 (d_indresp) mc a licensed money lender |
| 4 | or an unlicensed money lender? | d_debtwho4 (d_indresp) mc or an unlicensed money lender? |
| 97 | SPONTANEOUS: Someone else | d_debtwho97 (d_indresp) mc spontaneous: someone else |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
and if DEBT = 6 (Owes money to a private individual)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.debtoth
Any other type of debt
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: EXCLUDE MONEY OWED FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS, COUNCIL TAX OR UTILITIES
Text: Which, if any, of these other types of debts do you have?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Credit or tab at local shops | d_debtoth1 (d_indresp) mc credit or tab at local shops |
| 2 | Shopacheckers or other doorstep loan | d_debtoth2 (d_indresp) mc shopacheckers or other doorstep loan |
| 3 | Pawnbrokers (somewhere where you borrow money and leave goods) | d_debtoth3 (d_indresp) mc pawnbrokers (somewhere where you borrow money and leave goods) |
| 4 | Local companies including Cash Convertors, Money Shop, Brighthouse | d_debtoth4 (d_indresp) mc local companies including cash convertors, money shop, brighthouse |
| 96 | No, none of these | d_debtoth96 (d_indresp) mc no, none of these |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.creditor
Has loaned money to others
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: And does anyone owe money to you, for example a family member, friend, acquaintance or community member you have loaned money to?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
- d_creditor (d_indresp) has loaned money to others
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.credamt
Amount of money owed to respondent
Type: number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT TO THE NEAREST POUND
Text: And how much are you owed in total?
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
and if CREDITOR = 1 (Has lent money to others)
- d_credamt (d_indresp) amount of money owed to respondent
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.unusexp
Expect higher than usual expenses
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: In the next 12 months, do you expect to have higher expenses than usual, say for a celebration, essential travel or a holiday?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
- d_unusexp (d_indresp) expect higher than usual expenses
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.expmanage
How expect to manage expense
Type: multichoice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: How do you expect to manage the extra expenses?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pay from current income | d_expmanage1 (d_indresp) mc pay from current income |
| 2 | Cut down on spending | d_expmanage2 (d_indresp) mc cut down on spending |
| 3 | Use savings | d_expmanage3 (d_indresp) mc use savings |
| 4 | Borrow money from family/friends/acquaintance | d_expmanage4 (d_indresp) mc borrow money from family/friends/acquaintance |
| 5 | Take out loan from bank or building society | d_expmanage5 (d_indresp) mc take out loan from bank or building society |
| 6 | Take on extra work/Do overtime | d_expmanage6 (d_indresp) mc take on extra work/do overtime |
| 7 | Use credit cards | d_expmanage7 (d_indresp) mc use credit cards |
| 8 | Use pawn broker | d_expmanage8 (d_indresp) mc use pawn broker |
| 9 | Sell personal items | d_expmanage9 (d_indresp) mc sell personal items |
| 10 | Borrow money from unlicensed lenders | d_expmanage10 (d_indresp) mc borrow money from unlicensed lenders |
| 11 | Use a credit union or savings club | d_expmanage11 (d_indresp) mc use a credit union or savings club |
| 97 | Other | d_expmanage97 (d_indresp) mc other |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant)
and if UNUSEXP = 1 (Expects higher than usual expenditure next year)
wealthassetsanddebt_w4.huruns
Who organises finances
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: People organise their finances in different ways. Which of these comes closest to the way you organise yours? It doesn't have to fit exactly - just choose the nearest one. [You can just tell me the number that applies. {if CAPI}]
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | I look after the household money except my partner's spending money |
| 2 | My partner looks after all the household's money except my personal spending money |
| 3 | I am given a housekeeping allowance. My partner looks after the rest of the money |
| 4 | My partner is given a housekeeping allowance. I look after the rest of the money |
| 5 | We share and manage our household finances jointly |
| 6 | We pool some of the money and keep the rest separate |
| 7 | We keep our finances completely separate |
| 8 | I have some other arrangement |
Universe:
if (HHGRID.LiveSp = 1 | HHGRID.LiveWith = 1) (Lives with a spouse or partner)
- d_huruns (d_indresp) who organises finances



