Questionnaire Module Main Survey
wealthassetsanddebt_w13
Wealth
Questions 34
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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|DK|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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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 = 6 | 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.ccjtp
PNO of joint credit card holder
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS adapted
Interviewer Instruction: SELECT INDIVIDUALS FROM THE 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 | m_ccjtp0 (m_indresp) Non-household member |
| 1 | Person number 1 | m_ccjtp1 (m_indresp) Person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 | m_ccjtp2 (m_indresp) Person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 | m_ccjtp3 (m_indresp) Person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 | m_ccjtp4 (m_indresp) Person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 | m_ccjtp5 (m_indresp) Person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 | m_ccjtp6 (m_indresp) Person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 | m_ccjtp7 (m_indresp) Person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 | m_ccjtp8 (m_indresp) Person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 | m_ccjtp9 (m_indresp) Person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 | m_ccjtp10 (m_indresp) Person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 | m_ccjtp11 (m_indresp) Person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 | m_ccjtp12 (m_indresp) Person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 | m_ccjtp13 (m_indresp) Person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 | m_ccjtp14 (m_indresp) Person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 | m_ccjtp15 (m_indresp) Person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 | m_ccjtp16 (m_indresp) Person number 16 |
Universe:
if CCJT = 1 (Holds credit cards jointly with someone else)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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
Universe:
if SVACTS = 6 | 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.svsk
Savings amount in sole name
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER VALUE TO THE NEAREST POUND
Text: Of the amount you have in
Universe:
if SVACTS = 6 | 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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.debty
Total amount owed
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER VALUE TO THE NEAREST POUND
Text: About how much in
Universe:
if DEBT <> (96|DK|REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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
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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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
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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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
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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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
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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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
Universe:
if DEBT <> (96|DK|REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTSJ = 3 & (DEBTY <> REF & DEBTC1 <> REF & DEBTC2 <> REF & DEBTC3 <> REF & DEBTC4 <> REF & DEBTC5 <> REF) (Holds a mixture of sole and joint debt AND has not refused to disclose the amount held in debt)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Current account (including Basic Bank Account, Post Office Card Account, etc.) | m_svacts6 (m_indresp) Current account (including Basic Bank Account, Post Office Card Account, et |
| 1 | Savings or deposit accounts (with a bank, post office or building society) | m_svacts1 (m_indresp) Savings or deposit accounts (with a bank, post office or building society) |
| 2 | NS&I savings accounts (excluding NS&I bonds and certificates) | m_svacts2 (m_indresp) NS&I savings accounts (excluding NS&I bonds and certificates) |
| 3 | ISA - cash only | m_svacts3 (m_indresp) ISA - cash only |
| 4 | ISA - stocks and shares, or PEPs | m_svacts4 (m_indresp) ISA - stocks and shares, or PEPs |
| 5 | Premium Bonds | m_svacts5 (m_indresp) Premium Bonds |
| 97 | Other types of savings accounts | m_svacts97 (m_indresp) Other types of savings accounts |
| 96 | SPONTANEOUS: None | m_svacts96 (m_indresp) SPONTANEOUS: None |
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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 £
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 6 | 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_w13.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 £
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 6 | 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_w13.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 £
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 6 | 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_w13.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 £
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 6 | 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_w13.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 £
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 6 | 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_w13.svpn
PNO of joint account holder
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: SELECT INDIVIDUALS FROM THE HOUSEHOLD GRID.
Text: With whom are you a joint holder of
| 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 = 6 | 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_w13.debt
Owes money
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS adapted
Interviewer Instruction: STUDENT LOANS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL 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)and credit agreement(s) paid by instalments | m_debt1 (m_indresp) Hire purchase agreement(s)and credit agreement(s) paid by instalments |
| 2 | Personal loan(s) (from bank, building society, credit unions or other financial institution) | m_debt2 (m_indresp) Personal loan(s) (from bank, building society, credit unions or other finan |
| 4 | Catalogue or mail order purchase agreement(s) | m_debt4 (m_indresp) Catalogue or mail order purchase agreement(s) |
| 5 | DWP/SSA Social Fund loan or Budgeting Loan/Advance | m_debt5 (m_indresp) DWP/SSA Social Fund loan or Budgeting Loan/Advance |
| 6 | Any other loan(s) from a private individual | m_debt6 (m_indresp) Any other loan(s) from a private individual |
| 7 | Overdraft(s) | m_debt7 (m_indresp) Overdraft(s) |
| 9 | Student Loans Company loan | m_debt9 (m_indresp) Student Loans Company loan |
| 10 | Other educational loan (including private student loan, career development loan, etc.) | m_debt10 (m_indresp) Other educational loan (including private student loan, career development |
| 97 | Other debt not listed here | m_debt97 (m_indresp) Other debt not listed here |
| 96 | SPONTANEOUS: None of these | m_debt96 (m_indresp) SPONTANEOUS: None of these |
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.debtpn
PNO of joint debt holder
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: SELECT INDIVIDUALS FROM THE HOUSEHOLD GRID.
Text: Who is the person you have these joint financial commitments with?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member | m_debtpn0 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Non-household member |
| 1 | Person number 1 | m_debtpn1 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 | m_debtpn2 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 | m_debtpn3 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 | m_debtpn4 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 | m_debtpn5 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 | m_debtpn6 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 | m_debtpn7 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 | m_debtpn8 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 | m_debtpn9 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 | m_debtpn10 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 | m_debtpn11 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 | m_debtpn12 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 | m_debtpn13 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 | m_debtpn14 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 | m_debtpn15 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 | m_debtpn16 (m_indresp) PNO of joint debt holder: Person number 16 |
Universe:
if DEBT <> (96|DK|REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTSJ = 2|3 (Holds debt jointly or a mixture of sole and joint)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.debtc2
Owe 1,500 or more
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would it amount to £1,500 or more?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | |
| 2 | No | m_debtc2 (m_indresp) Owe 1,500 or more |
Universe:
if DEBT <> (96|DK|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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.debtc1
Owe 500 or more
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would it amount to £500 or more?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | m_debtc1 (m_indresp) Owe 500 or more |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if DEBT <> (96|DK|REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
and if DEBTY = DK & DEBTY <> REF (Amount of debt not known and not refused)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.svsj
Account(s) in sole name or joint
Type: choice
Source: BHPS adapted
Text: And is/are the
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sole only | m_svsj1 (m_indresp) savings no.1: Account(s) in sole name or joint |
| 2 | Joint only | m_svsj2 (m_indresp) savings no.2: Account(s) in sole name or joint |
| 3 | Both sole and joint | m_svsj3 (m_indresp) savings no.3: Account(s) in sole name or joint |
Universe:
if SVACTS = 6 | 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))
and if SVACTS IN (1,2) (Has savings or deposit account or national savings account)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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 |
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.ccbillsole
Repayment behaviour, cards in sole name
Type: choice
Source: BHPS adapted
Text: How do you pay the
| 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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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 Clubcard or Nectar.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.ccbilljt
Repayment behaviour, cards in joint names
Type: choice
Source: BHPS adapted
Text: How do you pay the
| 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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.debtc3
Owe 5,000 or more
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would it amount to £5,000 or more?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 2 | No |
| 1 | Yes |
Universe:
if DEBT <> (96|DK|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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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|DK|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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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|DK|REF) (Holds any sort of debt)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.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.
| 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)
wealthassetsanddebt_w13.svcode
Savings code used for looping
Type: number
Universe:
if SVACTS = 6 | 1-5 | 97 (Has savings account(s))



