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household_w14

Household Questionnaire

Questions 128

household_w14.hliwho

Who translated

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Option	Label
1	Kantar Public / Natcen Accredited Bilingual Interviewer
2	Agency Translator
3	Someone else

Universe:
if HLIEng = 2 | GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 3 (Interview will not be conducted in English OR mode is web)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 (Mode is face to face)

household_w14.hlieng

Interview conducted in English

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 | 2 (Mode is face to face or telephone)

household_w14.hlitrans

Translated language

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Option	Label
0	English
2	Bengali
4	Gujarati
10	Polish
11	Portuguese
5	Punjabi: Gurmukhi
6	Punjabi: Urdu
12	Turkish
8	Urdu
9	Welsh
97	Other language

Universe:
if HLIEng = 2 | GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 3 (Interview will not be conducted in English OR mode is web)

household_w14.ivh

PNO of person answering HH questions

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Option	Label	Associated variables
0	Non-household member	n_ivh0 (n_hhresp) whether answers hh questions: non hh member
1	Person number 1	n_ivh1 (n_hhresp) Person number 1
2	Person number 2	n_ivh2 (n_hhresp) Person number 2
3	Person number 3	n_ivh3 (n_hhresp) Person number 3
4	Person number 4	n_ivh4 (n_hhresp) Person number 4
5	Person number 5	n_ivh5 (n_hhresp) Person number 5
6	Person number 6	n_ivh6 (n_hhresp) Person number 6
7	Person number 7	n_ivh7 (n_hhresp) Person number 7
8	Person number 8	n_ivh8 (n_hhresp) Person number 8
9	Person number 9	n_ivh9 (n_hhresp) Person number 9
10	Person number 10	n_ivh10 (n_hhresp) Person number 10
11	Person number 11	n_ivh11 (n_hhresp) Person number 11
12	Person number 12	n_ivh12 (n_hhresp) Person number 12
13	Person number 13	n_ivh13 (n_hhresp) Person number 13
14	Person number 14	n_ivh14 (n_hhresp) Person number 14
15	Person number 15	n_ivh15 (n_hhresp) Person number 15
16	Person number 16	n_ivh16 (n_hhresp) Person number 16

household_w14.homewifi

Has WiFi access at home

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Do you have WiFi access at home?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if pcnet = 1 (Household has access to the internet from home)

household_w14.mgholy4

Year applied for mortgage holiday

Type: number

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

household_w14.hsyr04

Year mortgage began

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Text: In what year did you first start paying a mortgage on this house/flat?

Universe:
if HsOwnd = 2| HsOwnd = 3 (mortgage/shared ownership at new address or mortgaged/shared ownership since previous wave)

household_w14.mgholn

Number of mortgage holiday applications

Type: number

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: How many times have you applied?

household_w14.rentll

Landlord of rented accommodation

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Who is the accommodation rented from or provided by?

Option	Label
1	[Local Authority/Council] {if region = England/Scotland/Wales} / [Northern Ireland Housing Executive] {if region = Northern Ireland}
2	New Town Commission or Corporation
3	Property company
4	[Scottish Homes/Communities Scotland Scottish Special Housing Association] {if region = Scotland}
5	Other Housing association, cooperative or charitable trust
6	Employer (ORGANISATION)
7	Other organisation
8	Relative
9	Employer (INDIVIDUAL)
10	Other individual

household_w14.hs2vala

Over 50,000 of second property value

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

Text: Would it amount to £ 50,000 or more?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes
2	No	n_hs2vala (n_hhresp) Over 50,000 of second property value

Universe:
if HS2OWND = 1|2|3|4|97 (Owns second property)
and if HS2VALO = DK (Value of second property is not known)

household_w14.xpduely

Amount spent on gas and electricity combined

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Text: In the last year, since 1st interview month interview year - 1, how much has your household spent on gas and electricity combined?

Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelhave = 2 (Has gas and electricity in accommodation)
and if fuelduel = 1 (Pay gas and electric as one bill)

household_w14.renthb

Receives rent rebate or rent allowance

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Was any Housing Benefit such as a rent rebate or rent allowance deducted from the last rent payment?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent > 0 (Last rental payment is provided)

household_w14.hsbeds

Number of bedrooms

Type: number

Source: BHPS (revised to ask about number of bedrooms)

Interviewer Instruction: IF BEDSIT, CODE 0 AT HSBEDS AND 1 AT HSROOMS

Text: (HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2) | (ff_HsBeds = DK|REF|MIS) | (ff_HsRooms = DK|REF|MIS)I would like to ask you a few questions about your household's accommodation. How many bedrooms are there here excluding any bedrooms you may let or sublet?

household_w14.hsrooms

Number of other rooms in accommodation

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: 'OTHER ROOMS' ARE LIVING ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, STUDIES AND PLAYROOMS, BUT NOT CONSERVATORIES UNLESS USED AS A LIVING ROOM ALL YEAR ROUND

Text: And how many other rooms do you have in your accommodation, excluding kitchens and bathrooms?

household_w14.hscost

Original purchase price of property

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF PAID NOTHING/INHERITED CODE 0 WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: How much did you pay for the property?

Universe:
if (HsOwnd = 2|3) | (HsOwnd = 1 & MgyNot = 1|2) (Mortgage or shared ownership at new address or became outright owner through purchase or clearing mortgage)

household_w14.hstotmg

Total amount secured against property

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: Could I just check, approximately how much is the total amount secured against this property, including your mortgage and any other loans secured on the property? If possible, please check your annual mortgage statement for each loan or mortgage secured on the property.

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)

household_w14.rent

Net amount of last rent payment

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF 100% RENT REBATE CODE 0 IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: How much was the last rent payment, including any services or water charges but after any rebates?

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)

household_w14.xpelecy

Amount spent on electricity

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT

Text: In the last year, since 1st interview month interview year - 1, how much has your household spent on electricity? Enter '0' if nothing spent.

Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelduel <> 1 (Has electricity and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)

household_w14.xpgasy

Amount spent on gas

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT

Text: In the last year, since 1st interview month interview year - 1, how much has your household spent on gas, including Calor Gas? Enter '0' if nothing spent.

Universe:
if fuelhave = 2 & fuelduel <>1 (Has gas and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)

household_w14.xpoily

Amount spent on oil

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT

Text: In the last year, since 1st interview month interview year - 1, how much has your household spent on oil? Enter '0' if nothing spent.

Universe:
if fuelhave = 3 (Has oil in accommodation)

household_w14.xpsfly

Amount spent on other fuel

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT

Text: In the last year, since 1st interview month interview year - 1, how much has your household spent on other fuel, including solid fuel? Enter '0' if nothing spent.

Universe:
if fuelhave = 4 (Has other fuel type in accommodation)

household_w14.ncars

Number of cars in household

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE COMPANY VEHICLES IF AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE USE EXCLUDE VEHICLES SOLELY FOR CARRIAGE OF GOODS ENTER NUMBER ENTER 0 IF NO CARS

Text: How many cars or vans in total does your household own or have continuous use of?

household_w14.hsowr1

PNO of person(s) owning accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INTERVIEWER: IF OWNER IS NOT IN THE HOUSEHOLD ENTER 0 CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: In whose name is this (house/flat/room) owned?

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

household_w14.helpbuy

Help with buying property

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Many people get help from friends and family in raising the money to buy a property. Which, if any, of the following types of assistance from friends or family did you get to help you finance the purchase of this property?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Financial gift or loan	n_helpbuy1 (n_hhresp) Financial gift or loan
2	Inheritance	n_helpbuy2 (n_hhresp) Inheritance
3	Help getting a mortgage (e.g. co-signing or mortgage guarantor, family linked mortgage)	n_helpbuy3 (n_hhresp) Help getting a mortgage (e.g. co-signing or mortgage guarantor, family link
97	Other financial help	n_helpbuy97 (n_hhresp) Other financial help
96	None of the above	n_helpbuy96 (n_hhresp) None of the above

Universe:
if HsOwnd = 1|2|3 (Owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership at new address or has become owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership)

household_w14.mgtype

Type of mortgage

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Is your MgNum > 1first/next mortgage or loan ...

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	A repayment mortgage or loan	n_mgtype1 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 1: Type of mortgage
2	An endowment mortgage	n_mgtype2 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 2: Type of mortgage
3	Part repayment and part endowment	n_mgtype3 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 3: Type of mortgage
4	Interest only	n_mgtype4 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 4: Type of mortgage
5	Part interest only and part repayment	n_mgtype5 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 5: Type of mortgage
6	Flexible mortgage	n_mgtype6 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 6: Type of mortgage
97	Or some other type of mortgage or loan?

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)

household_w14.fuelhave

Types of fuel in accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Which of the following types of domestic fuel do you have in your accommodation...

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Electricity	n_fuelhave1 (n_hhresp) Electricity
2	Gas, including Calor Gas	n_fuelhave2 (n_hhresp) Gas, including Calor Gas
3	Oil	n_fuelhave3 (n_hhresp) Oil
4	Other fuel, including solid fuel	n_fuelhave4 (n_hhresp) Other fuel, including solid fuel
96	Or none of these?	n_fuelhave96 (n_hhresp) Or none of these?

household_w14.hsctax

Council tax band of accommodation

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: THIS MUST BE THE BAND SET BY THE COUNCIL, DO NOT ACCEPT INFORMANT'S OWN ESTIMATE OF VALUE OF PROPERTY.

Text: Could you please tell me which Council Tax band this accommodation is in? HHGRID.region = 1|3The bands run from Band A to Band H.HHGRID.region = 2The bands run from Band A to Band I.

Option	Label
1	ENGLAND Band A
2	ENGLAND Band B
3	ENGLAND Band C
4	ENGLAND Band D
5	ENGLAND Band E
6	ENGLAND Band F
7	ENGLAND Band G
8	ENGLAND Band H
9	N/A
1	SCOTLAND Band A
2	SCOTLAND Band B
3	SCOTLAND Band C
4	SCOTLAND Band D
5	SCOTLAND Band E
6	SCOTLAND Band F
7	SCOTLAND Band G
8	SCOTLAND Band H
9	N/A
1	WALES Band A
2	WALES Band B
3	WALES Band C
4	WALES Band D
5	WALES Band E
6	WALES Band F
7	WALES Band G
8	WALES Band H
9	N/A
10	WALES Band I

Universe:
if HHGRID.region = 1|2|3 & HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2 (Address in England, Wales or Scotland and living at new address)

household_w14.hs2ownd

Other property owned

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Other than your current home, do you or any members of your household own any of these types of property?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Second homes in the UK, including time-share and holiday homes	n_hs2ownd1 (n_hhresp) Second homes in the UK, including time-share and holiday homes
2	Buy-to-let property in the UK (residential property which is let for profit)	n_hs2ownd2 (n_hhresp) Buy-to-let property in the UK (residential property which is let for profit
3	Other buildings, such as shop, warehouse or garage in the UK	n_hs2ownd3 (n_hhresp) Other buildings, such as shop, warehouse or garage in the UK
4	Land in the UK	n_hs2ownd4 (n_hhresp) Land in the UK
5	Land or property overseas (including time-share)	n_hs2ownd5 (n_hhresp) Land or property overseas (including time-share)
97	Other land or real estate	n_hs2ownd97 (n_hhresp) Other land or real estate
96	None of the above	n_hs2ownd96 (n_hhresp) None of the above

household_w14.cduse

Consumer durables in accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS (revised)

Interviewer Instruction: IF COMBINED TV/DVD/BLU-RAY CODE 1 & 2 IF COMBINED WASHER/DRIER CODE 6 & 7 CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Could you please tell me which of the following items you have in your (part of the) accommodation. Just tell me the numbers that apply.

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Television set	n_cduse1 (n_hhresp) Durables in accommodation: Television set
2	DVD/Blu-Ray player	n_cduse2 (n_hhresp) Durables in accommodation: DVD/Blu-Ray player
5	Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)	n_cduse5 (n_hhresp) Durables in accommodation: Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)
6	Washing machine	n_cduse6 (n_hhresp) Durables in accommodation: Washing machine
7	Tumble drier	n_cduse7 (n_hhresp) Durables in accommodation: Tumble drier
8	Dish washer	n_cduse8 (n_hhresp) Durables in accommodation: Dish washer
9	Microwave oven	n_cduse9 (n_hhresp) Durables in accommodation: Microwave oven
12	Landline telephone	n_cduse12 (n_hhresp) Durables in accommodation: Landline telephone
13	Mobile telephone (anyone in household)	n_cduse13 (n_hhresp) Durables in accommodation: Mobile telephone (anyone in household)
96	Or none of the above?	n_cduse96 (n_hhresp) Durables in accommodation: Or none of the above

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 | 3 (Mode is Face to Face or web)

household_w14.hhpc

Types of computer in household

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Does your household have any of the following types of computer in your (part of the) accommodation...

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Desktop computer	n_hhpc1 (n_hhresp) Desktop computer
2	Laptop computer	n_hhpc2 (n_hhresp) Laptop computer
3	Netbook computer	n_hhpc3 (n_hhresp) Netbook computer
4	Tablet computer	n_hhpc4 (n_hhresp) Tablet computer
5	Other	n_hhpc5 (n_hhresp) Other
96	None of the above?	n_hhpc96 (n_hhresp) None of the above?

household_w14.pdepf

Home good state of repair

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Is your home kept in a good state of repair?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepf1 (n_hhresp) home good state of repair: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepf2 (n_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepf3 (n_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepf4 (n_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepf5 (n_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepf6 (n_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepf7 (n_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepf8 (n_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepf97 (n_hhresp) home good state of repair: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.hsval

Value of property: home owners

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF RANGE GIVEN WRITE IN LOWEST FIGURE WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: About how much would you expect to get for your home if you sold it today?

household_w14.mgold

Amount borrowed at purchase: mortgagee

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TO NEAREST £

Text: How much did you borrow originally when you bought the property or took out your mortgage, that is excluding any later additions to the mortgage?

Universe:
if HsOwnd = 2| HsOwnd = 3 (mortgage/shared ownership at new address or mortgaged/shared ownership since previous wave)

household_w14.mgnew

Amount of additional mortgage on home

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TO NEAREST £

Text: How much in total is this additional mortgage or loan?

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MgExtra = 1 (Taken out additional mortgage/loan)

household_w14.mgnum

number of mortgages

Type: number

Source: Wealth and Assets Survey (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: How many mortgages or loans do you currently have outstanding on this property (including any additional mortgages or loans you may have taken out)?

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)

household_w14.mgintrate

Mortgage interest rate

Type: number

Source: Wealth and Assets Survey

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN PERCENTAGE

Text: What is the interest rate on MgNum = 1yourMgNum > 1this first/next mortgage or loan at present?

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MgintPd = 1 (Pays mortgage interest)

household_w14.xpmg

Last total monthly mortgage payment

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TOTAL MORTGAGE PAYMENT FOR ALL MORTGAGES INCLUDING EXISTING AND NEW MORTGAGES. INCLUDE LIFE INSURANCE PAYMENTS IF PAID WITH MORTGAGE. IF ENDOWMENT MORTGAGE, INCLUDE BOTH PREMIUMS AND INTEREST. IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT. WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: How much was your last total monthly instalment on all mortgages or loans for this property?

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)

household_w14.rentg

Gross rent including Housing Benefit

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: So what would the last rent payment have been if Housing Benefit had not been deducted from it?

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent = 0 | (rent > 0 & renthb = 1) (Last net rental payment is zero or provided and receives rent rebate)

household_w14.hs2valo

Value of second property/properties

Type: number

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: Approximately how much do you think all that property is worth in total?

Universe:
if HS2OWND = 1|2|3|4|97 (Owns second property)

household_w14.mgtot

Total amount of loans on all property

Type: number

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £ IF NONE CODE 0

Text: Could I just check, approximately how much is the total amount of your outstanding loans on all the property, excluding your current home?

Universe:
if HS2OWND = 1|2|3|4|97 (Owns second property)

household_w14.xpfood1_g3

Amount spent on food from supermarket

Type: number

Source: UKHLS (IP1 adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: DO NOT INCLUDE MEALS OR SNACKS PURCHASED AND EATEN OUTSIDE THE HOME IF DON'T KNOW ASK FOR ESTIMATE ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: About how much has your household spent in total on food and groceries in the last four weeks from a supermarket or other food shop or market? Please do not include alcohol but do include non-food items such as paper products, home cleaning supplies and pet foods.

household_w14.xpfdout_g3

Amount spent on meals/snacks outside the home

Type: number

Source: UKHLS (IP1 adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE TAKEAWAYS DELIVERED TO THE HOME IF DON'T KNOW ASK FOR ESTIMATE ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: And about how much have you HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1and other members of your household spent in total on meals, snacks or non-alcoholic drinks purchased outside the home in the last four weeks? Please include items bought from takeaways, restaurants, sandwich shops, work or school canteens but do not include alcohol.

household_w14.xpaltob_g3

Amount spent on alcohol

Type: number

Source: UKHLS (IP1 adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW ASK FOR ESTIMATE ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: About how much have you HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1and other members of your household spent in total on alcohol in the last four weeks? Please include alcohol purchased from a supermarket or off licence and from pubs, restaurants or other venues.

household_w14.carval

Value vehicle(s) less amount outstanding

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: EXCLUDE COMPANY VEHICLES ENTER TO NEAREST £

Text: If you sold your vehicle(s) approximately how much would you expect to get at current prices minus anything you still owe on it/them?

Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)

household_w14.helpbuyo

Help with buying property: Other

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN

Text: What other financial help was that?

Universe:
if HsOwnd = 1|2|3 (Owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership at new address or has become owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership)
and if HelpBuy = 97 (Help with buying property: Other)

household_w14.pdepe

Replace cooker when broken

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Would the cooker be able to be replaced if it broke down?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepe1 (n_hhresp) replace broken cooker: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepe2 (n_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepe3 (n_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepe4 (n_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepe5 (n_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepe6 (n_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepe7 (n_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepe8 (n_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepe97 (n_hhresp) replace broken cooker: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.rentinc

Rent includes payment for selected items

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Did your last rent include any payment for any of the following things?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	[Water and/or sewerage charges {If REGION = GB}]	n_rentinc1 (n_hhresp) [Water and/or sewerage charges {If REGION = GB}]
2	Heating or lighting or hot water	n_rentinc2 (n_hhresp) Heating or lighting or hot water
3	[Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}]	n_rentinc3 (n_hhresp) [Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}]
96	None of these	n_rentinc96 (n_hhresp) None of these

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent > 0 (Last rental payment is provided)

household_w14.foodbank

Food banks usage

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY

Text: How often has your household used a food bank, or similar service, in the last 12 months?

Option	Label
4	Less than once a month
1	Not at all
2	At least weekly
3	About once or twice a month

household_w14.foodbankno

Why not used food banks

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY

Text: Why was that?

Option	Label
1	Have not needed to use a food bank
2	Have not wanted to use a food bank
3	Have not been able to use or access a food bank

Universe:
if FoodBank = 1 (Have not used food banks at all)

household_w14.hheat

Adequate heating

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE CAN'T AFFORD IT AS NO

Text: For the next question please just answer yes or no. In winter, are you able to keep this accommodation warm enough?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No
3	Doesn't apply

household_w14.pdephall

Damp-free home

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Do you have a damp-free home?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdephall1 (n_hhresp) Yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdephall2 (n_hhresp) No, do not have the money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdephall3 (n_hhresp) No, this is not a priority on current income
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdephall4 (n_hhresp) No, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdephall5 (n_hhresp) No, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdephall6 (n_hhresp) No, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdephall7 (n_hhresp) No, this is not something wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdephall8 (n_hhresp) No, it is not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdephall97 (n_hhresp) SPONTANEOUS: No, other

household_w14.hsowndchk

Housing tenure check

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: IF MORTGAGE PAID OFF SINCE LAST INTERVIEW, ANSWER NO HERE

Text: And is this accommodation still ff_HsOwnd?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 1 & (ff_HsOwnd <> 97|DK|REF|MIS) (living at same address and prior ownership status is not unknown)

household_w14.mgynot

How home came to be owned outright

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: How did you come to own this property outright? Have you...

Option	Label
1	Bought it for cash
2	Paid off a mortgage or loan
3	Inherited or been given all or a share of the property
4	Or something else?

Universe:
if HsOwnd = 1 (Owns outright at new address or has become an outright owner since last wave)

household_w14.helpbuywho

Provider of help with buying property

Type: multichoice

Source: Wealth and Assets Survey (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: From whom did you receive this assistance?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Spouse or partner (including ex-partner)	n_helpbuywho1 (n_hhresp) Spouse or partner (including ex-partner)
2	Parent / parent-in-law	n_helpbuywho2 (n_hhresp) Parent / parent-in-law
3	Grandparent(s)	n_helpbuywho3 (n_hhresp) Grandparent(s)
4	Great-grandparents(s)	n_helpbuywho4 (n_hhresp) Great-grandparents(s)
5	Uncle / aunt	n_helpbuywho5 (n_hhresp) Uncle / aunt
6	Great uncle / great aunt	n_helpbuywho6 (n_hhresp) Great uncle / great aunt
7	Brother / sister	n_helpbuywho7 (n_hhresp) Brother / sister
8	Son / daughter	n_helpbuywho8 (n_hhresp) Son / daughter
9	Other relative	n_helpbuywho9 (n_hhresp) Other relative
10	Non-relative(s)	n_helpbuywho10 (n_hhresp) Non-relative(s)

Universe:
if HsOwnd = 1|2|3 (Owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership at new address or has become owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership)
and if HelpBuy = 1|2|3|97 (Received help with buying property)

household_w14.mgxty

What extra loan was used for

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: What was this additional mortgage, loan or drawdown used for?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Home extension	n_mgxty1 (n_hhresp) Home extension
2	Home improvements or repairs	n_mgxty2 (n_hhresp) Home improvements or repairs
3	Car purchase	n_mgxty3 (n_hhresp) Car purchase
4	Other consumer goods	n_mgxty4 (n_hhresp) Other consumer goods
5	Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goods	n_mgxty5 (n_hhresp) Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goods
6	Consolidation	n_mgxty6 (n_hhresp) Consolidation
97	Other	n_mgxty97 (n_hhresp) Other

household_w14.mginttype

Type of mortgage interest

Type: choice

Source: Bank of England/NMG Household Survey

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: What type of interest rate is being paid on MgNum = 1theMgNum > 1this first/next mortgage or loan?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Fixed	n_mginttype1 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 1: Type of mortgage interest
2	Capped	n_mginttype2 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 2: Type of mortgage interest
3	Discounted	n_mginttype3 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 3: Type of mortgage interest
4	Base rate tracker	n_mginttype4 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 4: Type of mortgage interest
5	Variable	n_mginttype5 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 5: Type of mortgage interest
97	Other

household_w14.mginttypeo

Type of mortgage interest:other

Type: string

Source: Bank of England/NMG Household Survey

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN OTHER MORTGAGE INTEREST TYPE

Text: What other type of interest rate is that?

household_w14.inoutflows

Earnings loss

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Which, if any, of these things have you done to deal with the loss of income?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Reduced spending	n_inoutflows1 (n_hhresp) Reduced spending
2	Used savings	n_inoutflows2 (n_hhresp) Used savings
9	Accessed pension or reduced pension contribution	n_inoutflows9 (n_hhresp) Accessed pension or reduced pension contribution
11	Re-mortgaged or switched to a cheaper mortgage deal	n_inoutflows11 (n_hhresp) Re-mortgaged or switched to a cheaper mortgage deal
3	New borrowing from bank (including personal loan) or credit card	n_inoutflows3 (n_hhresp) New borrowing from bank (including personal loan) or credit card
4	New borrowing from family and friends	n_inoutflows4 (n_hhresp) New borrowing from family and friends
5	Found new work/increased hours	n_inoutflows5 (n_hhresp) Found new work/increased hours
6	Another member of my household found new work or increased hours	n_inoutflows6 (n_hhresp) Another member of my household found new work or increased hours
10	New or increased welfare benefits	n_inoutflows10 (n_hhresp) New or increased welfare benefits
97	Dealt with earnings loss in another way	n_inoutflows97 (n_hhresp) Dealt with earnings loss in another way
96	None of these	n_inoutflows96 (n_hhresp) None of these

Universe:
if HHEarnDown = 1 (Earning less now)

household_w14.nethow

How household accesses the internet from home

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: How does your household access the internet from home?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Home computer / Laptop / Netbook / Tablet computer	n_nethow1 (n_hhresp) Home computer / Laptop / Netbook / Tablet computer
2	Digital Television	n_nethow2 (n_hhresp) Digital Television
3	Mobile phone	n_nethow3 (n_hhresp) Mobile phone
4	Games console	n_nethow4 (n_hhresp) Games console
5	Other	n_nethow5 (n_hhresp) Other

Universe:
if pcnet = 1 (Household has access to the internet from home)

household_w14.garden

Outdoor space at accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Does your current accommodation have outdoor space that you can use?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Private garden	n_garden1 (n_hhresp) Private garden
2	Shared garden	n_garden2 (n_hhresp) Shared garden
3	Balcony	n_garden3 (n_hhresp) Balcony
4	Rooftop garden or terrace	n_garden4 (n_hhresp) Rooftop garden or terrace
97	Other outdoor space	n_garden97 (n_hhresp) Other outdoor space
96	No garden or outdoor space	n_garden96 (n_hhresp) No garden or outdoor space

Universe:
if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2 (Interview is not being carried out at the same address as last time)

household_w14.cdepdo5

Eat fruit and veg every day

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Eat fresh fruit and/or vegetables every day?

Option	Label
1	Child(ren) does/do this
2	Can't afford it now
3	Don't want/need now
4	Does not apply

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w14.matdepa

Material deprivation: holiday

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Next we have some questions about the sorts of things that some families/people have but which many people have difficulty finding the money for. For each of the following things please tell me the number from the showcard which best explains whether you (and your family/partner) have it or not. Do you (and your family/partner) have... A holiday away from home for at least one week a year, whilst not staying with relatives at their home?

Option	Label
1	I/We have this
2	Can't afford it
3	Don't need it now
4	Does not apply

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0) | (GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER = 0) (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household OR no children aged 0 to 15 in the household and nobody of pensionable age in the household)

household_w14.matdepi

Material deprivation: money for self

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: A small amount of money to spend each week on yourself (not on your family)?

Option	Label
1	I/We have this
2	Can't afford it
3	Don't need it now
4	Does not apply

household_w14.matdepj

Material deprivation: keep up with bills

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Keep up with bills and regular debt repayments?

Option	Label
1	I/We have this
2	Can't afford it
3	Don't need it now
4	Does not apply

household_w14.matdepd

Material deprivation: house

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Enough money to keep your house in a decent state of repair?

Option	Label
1	I/We have this
2	Can't afford it
3	Don't need it now
4	Does not apply

household_w14.matdepe

Material deprivation: contents insurance

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Household contents insurance?

Option	Label
1	I/We have this
2	Can't afford it
3	Don't need it now
4	Does not apply

household_w14.matdepf

Material deprivation: savings

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Enough money to make regular savings of £10 a month or more for rainy days or retirement?

Option	Label
1	I/We have this
2	Can't afford it
3	Don't need it now
4	Does not apply

household_w14.matdepg

Material deprivation: furniture

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Enough money to replace any worn out furniture?

Option	Label
1	I/We have this
2	Can't afford it
3	Don't need it now
4	Does not apply

household_w14.matdeph

Material deprivation: electrical goods

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Enough money to replace or repair major electrical goods such as a refrigerator or a washing machine, when broken?

Option	Label
1	I/We have this
2	Can't afford it
3	Don't need it now
4	Does not apply

household_w14.cdephave1

Family holiday

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: The next questions are about any children normally resident in this household. GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 1Does the childGRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 greater than 1Do the children have... A family holiday away from home for at least one week a year?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Child(ren) has/have it	n_cdephave1 (n_hhresp) Family holiday
2	Can't afford it now
3	Don't need it now
4	Does not apply

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w14.cdephave3

Leisure equipment

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Leisure equipment such as sports equipment or a bicycle?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Child(ren) has/have it
2	Can't afford it now
3	Don't need it now	n_cdephave3 (n_hhresp) Leisure equipment
4	Does not apply

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w14.cdephave4

Celebrations on special occasions

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Celebrations on special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas or other religious festivals?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Child(ren) has/have it
2	Can't afford it now
3	Don't need it now
4	Does not apply	n_cdephave4 (n_hhresp) Celebrations on special occasions

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w14.cdephave2

Own bedrooms

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: And are there enough bedrooms for every child of 10 or over of a different sex to have their own bedroom?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Child(ren) has/have it
2	Can't afford it now	n_cdephave2 (n_hhresp) Own bedrooms
3	Don't need it now
4	Does not apply

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.N10TO15 > 0 (One or more children aged 10 to 15 in the household)

household_w14.cdepdo4

Regular organised activity

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: I now want to ask some questions about whether or not the children can afford to do a number of different activities. Please choose the answer from this card. GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 1Does the childGRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 greater than 1Do the children ... Attend at least one regular organized activity a week outside school, such as sport or a youth group?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Child(ren) does/do this
2	Can't afford it now
3	Don't want/need now
4	Does not apply	n_cdepdo4 (n_hhresp) Regular organised activity

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w14.cdepdo2

Do a hobby/leisure activity

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Do a hobby or leisure activity?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Child(ren) does/do this
2	Can't afford it now	n_cdepdo2 (n_hhresp) Do a hobby/leisure activity
3	Don't want/need now
4	Does not apply

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w14.cdepdo3

Have friends over

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Have friends around for tea or a snack once a fortnight?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Child(ren) does/do this
2	Can't afford it now
3	Don't want/need now	n_cdepdo3 (n_hhresp) Have friends over
4	Does not apply

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w14.cdepdo6

Have a warm winter coat

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have ON ALL ITEMS THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Have a warm winter coat?

Option	Label
1	Child(ren) does/do this
2	Can't afford it now
3	Don't want/need now
4	Does not apply

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w14.cplay

Toddler attends social group

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 1Does the childGRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 greater than 1Do the children go to a toddler group, nursery or playgroup at least once a week?

Option	Label
1	Child(ren) does/do this
2	Child(ren) would like to do this but we cannot afford this at the moment
3	Child(ren) do not want/need this at the moment
4	Does not apply/Child(ren) at primary school

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS05 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 5 in the household)

household_w14.cdeptrp

Child goes on school trips

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need, 1: (all) have THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 1Does the childGRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 greater than 1Do the children go on school trips?

Option	Label
1	Child(ren) does/do this
2	Child(ren) would like to do this but we cannot afford this at the moment
3	Child(ren) do not want/need this at the moment
4	Does not apply/Child(ren) not at school

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS615 > 0) OR (CPlay = 4) (One or more children aged 6 to 15 in the household OR children under 6 that are already at school)

household_w14.pdepa

One filling meal a day

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: I am going to read out a list of questions related to the standards of living of people of pensionable age. These are standard questions asked of every household in the study. For each one, please answer yes or no. HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1Do all the people living here of pensionable ageHHGRID.hhsize = 1Do you eat at least one filling meal a day?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepa1 (n_hhresp) filling meal a day: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepa2 (n_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepa3 (n_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepa4 (n_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepa5 (n_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepa6 (n_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepa7 (n_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepa8 (n_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepa97 (n_hhresp) filling meal a day: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.pdepb

Go out socially

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: (HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1Do all the people living here of pensionable ageHHGRID.hhsize = 1Do you) go out socially, either alone or with other people, at least once a month?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepb1 (n_hhresp) go out socially: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepb2 (n_hhresp) go out socially: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepb3 (n_hhresp) go out socially: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepb4 (n_hhresp) go out socially: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepb5 (n_hhresp) go out socially: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepb6 (n_hhresp) go out socially: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepb7 (n_hhresp) go out socially: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepb8 (n_hhresp) go out socially: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepb97 (n_hhresp) go out socially: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.pdepc

See friends/family

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: (HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1Do all the people living here of pensionable ageHHGRID.hhsize = 1Do you) See friends or family at least once a month?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepc1 (n_hhresp) see friends/family: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepc2 (n_hhresp) see friends/family: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepc3 (n_hhresp) see friends/family: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepc4 (n_hhresp) see friends/family: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepc5 (n_hhresp) see friends/family: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepc6 (n_hhresp) see friends/family: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepc7 (n_hhresp) see friends/family: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepc8 (n_hhresp) see friends/family: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepc97 (n_hhresp) see friends/family: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.pdepd

Holiday away from home

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: (HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1Do all the people living here of pensionable ageHHGRID.hhsize = 1Do you) take a holiday away from home for a week or more at least once a year?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepd1 (n_hhresp) holiday away from home: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepd2 (n_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepd3 (n_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepd4 (n_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepd5 (n_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepd6 (n_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepd7 (n_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepd8 (n_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepd97 (n_hhresp) holiday away from home: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.pdepg

Services in working order

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Are your heating, electrics, plumbing and drains kept in good working order?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepg1 (n_hhresp) services good working order: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepg2 (n_hhresp) services good working order: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepg3 (n_hhresp) services good working order: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepg4 (n_hhresp) services good working order: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepg5 (n_hhresp) services good working order: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepg6 (n_hhresp) services good working order: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepg7 (n_hhresp) services good working order: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepg8 (n_hhresp) services good working order: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepg97 (n_hhresp) services good working order: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.pdepi

Home kept warm

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Is your home kept adequately warm?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepi1 (n_hhresp) home kept warm: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepi2 (n_hhresp) home kept warm: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepi3 (n_hhresp) home kept warm: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepi4 (n_hhresp) home kept warm: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepi5 (n_hhresp) home kept warm: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepi6 (n_hhresp) home kept warm: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepi7 (n_hhresp) home kept warm: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepi8 (n_hhresp) home kept warm: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepi97 (n_hhresp) home kept warm: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.pdepk

Has a telephone

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: (HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1Do all the people living here of pensionable ageHHGRID.hhsize = 1Do you) have a telephone to use, whenever one is needed?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepk1 (n_hhresp) has telephone: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepk2 (n_hhresp) has telephone: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepk3 (n_hhresp) has telephone: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepk4 (n_hhresp) has telephone: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepk5 (n_hhresp) has telephone: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepk6 (n_hhresp) has telephone: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepk7 (n_hhresp) has telephone: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepk8 (n_hhresp) has telephone: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepk97 (n_hhresp) has telephone: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.pdepl

Access to a car/taxi

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: (HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1Do all the people living here of pensionable ageHHGRID.hhsize = 1Do you) have access to a car or taxi whenever one is needed?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepl1 (n_hhresp) access to car/taxi: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepl2 (n_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepl3 (n_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepl4 (n_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepl5 (n_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepl6 (n_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepl7 (n_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepl8 (n_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepl97 (n_hhresp) access to car/taxi: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.pdepm

Hair cut regularly

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: (HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1Do all the people living here of pensionable ageHHGRID.hhsize = 1Do you) have your hair done or cut regularly?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepm1 (n_hhresp) hair cut regularly: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepm2 (n_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepm3 (n_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepm4 (n_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepm5 (n_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepm6 (n_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepm7 (n_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepm8 (n_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepm97 (n_hhresp) hair cut regularly: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.pdepn

Has warm waterproof coat

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: (HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1Do all the people living here of pensionable ageHHGRID.hhsize = 1Do you) have a warm waterproof coat?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepn1 (n_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepn2 (n_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepn3 (n_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepn4 (n_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepn5 (n_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepn6 (n_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepn7 (n_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepn8 (n_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepn97 (n_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.pdepo

Able to pay unexpected expense

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: IF ANSWERS 'NO', PROBE TO FIND OUT WHY. CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1Would all of the people living here of pensionable ageHHGRID.hhsize = 1Would you be able to pay an unexpected expense of £ 200?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_pdepo1 (n_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: yes
2	No, do not have the money for this	n_pdepo2 (n_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, no money for this
3	No, this is not a priority on current income	n_pdepo3 (n_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, not a priority
4	No, health/disability prevents this	n_pdepo4 (n_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, health/disability prevents this
5	No, it is too much trouble/too tiring	n_pdepo5 (n_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6	No, there is no one to do this with or provide help	n_pdepo6 (n_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, no company/help
7	No, this is not something wanted	n_pdepo7 (n_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, not wanted
8	No, it is not relevant	n_pdepo8 (n_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, not relevant
97	SPONTANEOUS: No, other	n_pdepo97 (n_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: spontaneous: no, other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)

household_w14.pdepoh

How pay unexpected expense

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1How would the people living here of pensionable ageHHGRID.hhsize = 1How would you pay for this unexpected expense of £200?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Use income but would need to cut back on essentials	n_pdepoh1 (n_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: income, cutting back on essentials
2	Use income and would not need to cut back on essentials	n_pdepoh2 (n_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: income, not cutting back on essentials
3	Use savings	n_pdepoh3 (n_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: savings
4	Use a form of credit (e.g. credit card or take out a loan)	n_pdepoh4 (n_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: use a form of credit
5	Get the money from friends or family as a gift or loan	n_pdepoh5 (n_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: money from family or friends
97	SPONTANEOUS: Other	n_pdepoh97 (n_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: spontaneous: other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 0 & GRIDVARIABLES.NPENSIONER > 0 (No children aged 0 to 15 in the household and one or more persons of pensionable age)
and if PDepO = 1 (Would be able to pay an unexpected expense of 200 pounds)

household_w14.rentwc

Weeks covered by last rental payment

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: What period did this cover?

Option	Label
1	One week
2	Two weeks
3	Three weeks
4	Four weeks
5	Calendar month
7	Two calendar months
8	Eight times a year
9	Nine times a year
10	Ten times a year
13	Three months/13 weeks
26	Six months/26 weeks
52	One year/12 months/52 w
90	Less than one week
95	One off/lump sum
96	None of these

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent > 0 (Last rental payment is provided)

household_w14.mgholend

Mortgage holiday ended

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Has this mortgage holiday ended?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes, it has ended	n_mgholend1 (n_hhresp) mortgage holiday no. 1: Mortgage holiday ended
2	No, still in mortgage holiday	n_mgholend2 (n_hhresp) mortgage holiday no. 2: Mortgage holiday ended

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 2|3) & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (Mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same, or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MgHol = 1 (Requested a mortgage holiday)
and if (MgHolOut = 1) & last time through loop (Application granted and most recent application)

household_w14.hsyrbuy

Year became owner: home owners

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Text: In what year did you buy or first become the owner of this property?

Universe:
if HsOwnd = 1|2|3 (Owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership at new address or has become owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership)

household_w14.hsunits

Address contains only one household

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Most addresses contain just one household, although some addresses may be split into different units, or have more than one household or family living at the address. Is your household the only one that lives at this address? ff_address1 ff_address2 ff_address3 ff_address4 ff_address5 ff_postcode

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2|3 & ff_hhorig = 21 (Mode is telephone or web & W14 web-first Refreshment Sample)

household_w14.hsownd

House owned or rented

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does your household own this accommodation outright, is it being bought with a mortgage, is it rented or does it come rent-free?

Option	Label
1	Owned outright
2	Owned/being bought on mortgage
3	Shared ownership (part-owned part-rented)
4	Rented
5	Rent free
97	Other

household_w14.rentp

Who rents accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Text: In whose name is this (house/flat/room) rented?

Option	Label	Associated variables
0	Non-household member	n_rentp0 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - Non-household member whether rents accommodation: non
1	Person number 1	n_rentp1 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 1
2	Person number 2	n_rentp2 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 2
3	Person number 3	n_rentp3 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 3
4	Person number 4	n_rentp4 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 4
5	Person number 5	n_rentp5 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 5
6	Person number 6	n_rentp6 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 6
7	Person number 7	n_rentp7 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 7
8	Person number 8	n_rentp8 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 8
9	Person number 9	n_rentp9 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 9
10	Person number 10	n_rentp10 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 10
11	Person number 11	n_rentp11 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 11
12	Person number 12	n_rentp12 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 12
13	Person number 13	n_rentp13 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 13
14	Person number 14	n_rentp14 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 14
15	Person number 15	n_rentp15 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 15
16	Person number 16	n_rentp16 (n_hhresp) Who rents accommodation - PNO 16

household_w14.duelpay

Method of payment for gas and electric combined

Type: choice

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Text: How do you pay for your gas and electricity?

Option	Label
1	A fixed amount each month by standing order
2	A monthly bill (by direct debit or other means)
3	A quarterly bill (by direct debit or other means)
9	An annual bill (by direct debit or other means)
4	A pre-payment (key/card or token) meter
5	It's included in the rent
6	Frequent cash payments (ie more frequent than once a month)
7	Fuel Direct scheme or direct from benefits
8	Staywarm scheme
97	Other

Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelhave = 2 (Has gas and electricity in accommodation)
and if fuelduel = 1 (Pay gas and electric as one bill)

household_w14.elecpay

Method of payment for electricity

Type: choice

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Text: How do you pay for your electricity?

Option	Label
1	A fixed amount each month by standing order
2	A monthly bill (by direct debit or other means)
3	A quarterly bill (by direct debit or other means)
9	An annual bill (by direct debit or other means)
4	A pre-payment (key/card or token) meter
5	It's included in the rent
6	Frequent cash payments (ie more frequent than once a month)
7	Fuel Direct scheme or direct from benefits
8	Staywarm scheme
97	Other

Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelduel <> 1 (Has electricity and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)

household_w14.gaspay

Method of payment for gas

Type: choice

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Text: How do you pay for your gas?

Option	Label
1	A fixed amount each month by standing order
2	A monthly bill (by direct debit or other means)
3	A quarterly bill (by direct debit or other means)
9	An annual bill (by direct debit or other means)
4	A pre-payment (key/card or token) meter
5	It's included in the rent
6	Frequent cash payments (ie more frequent than once a month)
7	Fuel Direct scheme or direct from benefits
8	Staywarm scheme
97	Other

Universe:
if fuelhave = 2 & fuelduel <>1 (Has gas and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)

household_w14.heatch

Household has central heating

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Do you have any form of central heating, including any electric storage heaters, in your (part of the) accommodation?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

household_w14.hsjb

Accommodation with present job: renter

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does the accommodation go with the present job of anyone in the household?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

household_w14.xphsdb

Problems paying for housing

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Many people find it hard to keep up with their housing payments. In the last twelve months, have you ever found yourself behind with your rent/mortgage?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3|4 & HsOwndChk = 1) OR HsOwnd = 2|3|4|97 (In mortgaged or rented accommodation, not rent free)

household_w14.mglife

Years left to pay: mortgage

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Text: How many years has the mortgage still to run?

Universe:
if HsOwnd = 2| HsOwnd = 3 (mortgage/shared ownership at new address or mortgaged/shared ownership since previous wave)

household_w14.cdelply

Space outdoors to play

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Text: For the next question just answer yes or no. <GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 1Does the childGRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 greater than 1Do the children have an outdoor space or facilities where they can play safely?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w14.mghol

Applied for a mortgage holiday

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: In the past 12 months, have you applied to your bank or lender for a mortgage holiday?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 2|3) & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (Mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same, or mortgage/shared ownership now)

household_w14.pcnet

Has access to the internet from home

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does your household have access to the internet from home?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

household_w14.hlitransconf

Confirm translated CAWI language

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: chosen translated language You have selected that you wish to do your Understanding Society survey in chosen translated language. If this is correct, please click to continue. If you wish to change your language, please go back and do so.

Option	Label
1	Continue

Universe:
if HLIEng = 2 | GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 3 (Interview will not be conducted in English OR mode is web)

household_w14.inthhold

Intro household interview

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: This interview is completely voluntary, if we should come to any question that you don't want to answer, just let me know and we'll go on to the next question. Due to the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, we know that life has changed a lot for everyone in the country. When you are answering the survey, we would like you to answer according to your circumstances now, even if these are not normal. There will be a short section about the effect of the coronavirus on your health, and we have updated some of the response options in the questionnaire to reflect recent changes. However, one of the strengths of the survey is asking a common set of questions each year, to look at how people's lives have changed.

Option	Label
1	Continue

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|2 (Mode is face-to-face or telephone)

household_w14.hsroomchk

House room check

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: When we interviewed you on ff_Idate, you said you had ff_HsBeds bedroom(s), excluding any you may sublet and ff_HsRooms other rooms, excluding kitchens and bathrooms. Is that still the case?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 1 & (ff_HsBeds <> DK|REF|MIS & ff_HsRooms <> DK|REF|MIS) (interview occurred at same address last wave and number of bedrooms not missing and number of other rooms not missing)

household_w14.mgextra

Taken out additional mortgage on home

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from BHPS

Text: Have you taken out any additional mortgage or loan on this house/flat since HHGRID.OrigAdd = 1ff_IdateHHGRID.OrigAdd = 2becoming the owner of the property?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)

household_w14.mgintpd

Pays interest on mortgage

Type: choice

Source: Wealth and Assets Survey

Text: Do you pay interest on MgNum = 1yourMgNum > 1this mortgage or loan?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes	n_mgintpd1 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 1: Pays interest on mortgage
2	No	n_mgintpd2 (n_hhresp) mortgage no. 2: Pays interest on mortgage

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)

household_w14.xphsdba

Problems paying bills

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Sometimes people are not able to pay every household bill when it falls due. May we ask, are you up to date with all your household bills such as electricity, gas, water rates, telephone and other bills or are you behind with any of them?

Option	Label
1	Up to date with all bills
2	Behind with some bills
3	Behind with all bills

household_w14.rentgwc

Weeks covered by gross rent

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: What period would that cover?

Option	Label
1	One week
2	Two weeks
3	Three weeks
4	Four weeks
5	Calendar month
7	Two calendar months
8	Eight times a year
9	Nine times a year
10	Ten times a year
13	Three months / 13 weeks
26	Six months / 26 weeks
52	One year / 12 months / 52 weeks
90	Less than one week
95	One off / lump sum
96	None of these

Universe:
if (Rent = 0) & (Rentg <> MIS|DK|REF) (Has a 100% rent rebate and has indicated usual gross rent including Housing Benefit)

household_w14.fuelduel

Separate or combined gas and electricity bill

Type: choice

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Text: Do you pay your gas and electric as one bill or separately?

Option	Label
1	One bill
2	Separately

Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelhave = 2 (Has gas and electricity in accommodation)

household_w14.hhearndown

Household earning less than 12 months ago

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is your household earning less now than it was 12 months ago?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

household_w14.mgholm

Month applied for mortgage holiday

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Please tell us the month and year you asked for MgHolN = 1thisMgHolN > 1 & first time through loopyour firstMgHolN > 1 & second time through loopyour secondMgHolN > 1 & third time through loopyour third mortgage holiday.

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	January	n_mgholm1 (n_hhresp) mortgage holiday no. 1: Month applied for mortgage holiday
2	February	n_mgholm2 (n_hhresp) mortgage holiday no. 2: Month applied for mortgage holiday
3	March	n_mgholm3 (n_hhresp) mortgage holiday no. 3: Month applied for mortgage holiday
4	April	n_mgholm4 (n_hhresp) mortgage holiday no. 4: Month applied for mortgage holiday
5	May	n_mgholm5 (n_hhresp) mortgage holiday no. 5: Month applied for mortgage holiday
6	June	n_mgholm6 (n_hhresp) mortgage holiday no. 6: Month applied for mortgage holiday
7	July
8	August
9	September
10	October
11	November
12	December

household_w14.mgholout

Outcome of mortgage holiday application

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: What was the outcome of this application?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	The application was granted	n_mgholout1 (n_hhresp) mortgage holiday no. 1: Outcome of mortgage holiday application
2	The application is under review	n_mgholout2 (n_hhresp) mortgage holiday no. 2: Outcome of mortgage holiday application
3	The application was declined	n_mgholout3 (n_hhresp) mortgage holiday no. 3: Outcome of mortgage holiday application

household_w14.xphsdct

Problems paying Council Tax

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: In the last twelve months, have you ever found yourself behind with paying your Council Tax?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if (HHGRID.region = 1|2|3) & hsctax <> 9 (Address in England, Wales or Scotland and Council Tax band provided)

household_w14.hs2valb

Over 100,000 of second property value

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

Text: Would it amount to £ 100,000 or more?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes
2	No	n_hs2valb (n_hhresp) Over 100,000 of second property value

Universe:
if HS2OWND = 1|2|3|4|97 (Owns second property)
and if HS2VALO = DK (Value of second property is not known)
and if HS2VALA = 1 (If 50,000 or more)

household_w14.hs2valc

Over 250,000 of second property value

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

Text: Would it amount to £ 250,000 or more?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes
2	No	n_hs2valc (n_hhresp) Over 250,000 of second property value

Universe:
if HS2OWND = 1|2|3|4|97 (Owns second property)
and if HS2VALO = DK (Value of second property is not known)
and if HS2VALA = 1 (If 50,000 or more)
and if HS2VALB = 1 (If more 100,000 or more)

household_w14.hs2vald

Over 10,000 of second property value

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

Text: Would it amount to £ 10,000 or more?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Yes
2	No	n_hs2vald (n_hhresp) Over 10,000 of second property value

Universe:
if HS2OWND = 1|2|3|4|97 (Owns second property)
and if HS2VALA = 2 | DK (If not 50,000 or more or DK)

household_w14.cdtv

Has TV set in the accommodation

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: May I just check, how do you get television on the main set in your home?

Option	Label
1	Satellite dish
2	Cable TV
3	Freeview / Freesat / Other free digital service
4	Through a telephone line connection / broadband
5	Other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 | 3 (Mode is Face to Face or web)
and if cduse = 1 (Has TV)

household_w14.deskspace

Desk space in accommodation

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Thinking about everyone in your household who is currently working/studying from home or homeschooling, does everyone have a quiet space at a desk or table to work at when they need it?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No
3	No one working from home or homeschooling

household_w14.conintro

Food consumption intro

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (IP1)

Text: The next questions are about how much your household has spent in the last four weeks on food eaten at home and food bought outside the home. Please include expenditure for all household members even if you are not sure of the exact amounts other people spend.

Option	Label
1	Continue

household_w14.hhqurecomplete

HHold Questionnaire completed CAWI

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: We will next ask you some questions about you and your experiences. There might be a slight delay whilst your answers are saving. Please be patient.

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 3) (If mode is web)

household_w14.hhendtimea

First end time household interview

Type: time

household_w14.hhendtimeb

Second end time household interview

Type: time