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household_ip14

Household Questionnaire

Questions 94

household_ip14.hhendtimea

First end time household interview

Type: time

household_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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?

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 1|2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 1|2|3) (owned oHsOwnd = 2|3utright, mortgaged, or shared ownership at previous wave and tenure same this wave or now owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership)

household_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.mgintrate

Mortgate 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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.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_ip14.mgholn

Number of mortgage holiday applications

Type: number

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: How many times have you applied?

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)

household_ip14.rentholn

Number of rent holiday or reduction requests

Type: number

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: How many times have you applied?

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 3|4) & Hsowndchk = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation (not rent free) at previous wave and still the same, or rented accommodation (not rent free) now)
and if RentHol = 1 (Requested a rent holiday or rent reduction)

household_ip14.mgholy4

Year applied for mortgage holiday

Type: number

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

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)

household_ip14.rentholy4

Year applied for rent holiday or rent reduction

Type: number

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 3|4) & Hsowndchk = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation (not rent free) at previous wave and still the same, or rented accommodation (not rent free) now)
and if RentHol = 1 (Requested a rent holiday or rent reduction)

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
0Non-household member
1Person number 1
2Person number 2
3Person number 3
4Person number 4
5Person number 5
6Person number 6
7Person number 7
8Person number 8
9Person number 9
10Person number 10
11Person number 11
12Person number 12
13Person number 13
14Person number 14
15Person number 15
16Person number 16

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 1|2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 1|2|3) (owned oHsOwnd = 2|3utright, mortgaged, or shared ownership at previous wave and tenure same this wave or now owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership)

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Financial gift or loan
2Inheritance
3Help getting a mortgage (e.g. co-signing or mortgage guarantor, family linked mortgage)
97Other financial help
96None 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_ip14.mgtype

Type of mortgage

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

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

OptionLabel
1A repayment mortgage or loan
2An endowment mortgage
3Part repayment and part endowment
4Interest only
5Part interest only and part repayment
6Flexible mortgage
97Or 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_ip14.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...

OptionLabel
1Electricity
2Gas, including Calor Gas
3Oil
4Other fuel, including solid fuel
96Or none of these?

household_ip14.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.

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

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

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Second homes in the UK, including time-share and holiday homes
2Buy-to-let property in the UK (residential property which is let for profit)
3Other buildings, such as shop, warehouse or garage in the UK
4Land in the UK
5Land or property overseas (including time-share)
97Other land or real estate
96None of the above

household_ip14.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.

OptionLabel
1Television set
2DVD/Blu-Ray player
5Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)
6Washing machine
7Tumble drier
8Dish washer
9Microwave oven
12Landline telephone
13Mobile telephone (anyone in household)
96Or none of the above?

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

household_ip14.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...

OptionLabel
1Desktop computer
2Laptop computer
3Netbook computer
4Tablet computer
5Other
96None of the above?

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1[Water and/or sewerage charges {If REGION = GB}]
2Heating or lighting or hot water
3[Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}]
96None 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_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_ip14.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...

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

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

household_ip14.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_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Spouse or partner (including ex-partner)
2Parent / parent-in-law
3Grandparent(s)
4Great-grandparents(s)
5Uncle / aunt
6Great uncle / great aunt
7Brother / sister
8Son / daughter
9Other relative
10Non-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 buing property)

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Home extension
2Home improvements or repairs
3Car purchase
4Other consumer goods
5Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goods
6Consolidation
97Other

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_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Fixed
2Capped
3Discounted
4Base rate tracker
5Variable
97Other

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_ip14.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?

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)
and if MgIntType = 97 (Pays other type of interest)

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Private garden
2Shared garden
3Balcony
4Rooftop garden or terrace
97Other outdoor space
96No garden or outdoor space

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Reduced spending
2Used savings
9Accessed pension or reduced pension contribution
11Re-mortgaged or switched to a cheaper mortgage deal
3New borrowing from bank (including personal loan) or credit card
4New borrowing from family and friends
5Found new work/increased hours
6Another member of my household found new work or increased hours
10New or increased welfare benefits
97Dealt with earnings loss in another way
96None of these

Universe:
if HHEarnDown = 1 (Earning less now)

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Home computer / Laptop / Netbook / Tablet computer
2Digital Television
3Mobile phone
4Games console
5Other

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

household_ip14.rentll

Landlord of rented accommodation

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

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

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4|5 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)

household_ip14.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?

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

Universe:
if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2 | HsOwndChk = 2 | (ff_HsOwnd = 97|DK|REF|MIS) (Living at a different address or ownership status has changed since previous wave or prior ownership status was not known)

household_ip14.rentp

Who rents accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
0Non-household member
1Person number 1
2Person number 2
3Person number 3
4Person number 4
5Person number 5
6Person number 6
7Person number 7
8Person number 8
9Person number 9
10Person number 10
11Person number 11
12Person number 12
13Person number 13
14Person number 14
15Person number 15
16Person number 16

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4|5 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_ip14.duelpay

Method of payment for gas and electric combined

Type: choice

Source: ELSA (adapted)

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

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

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

household_ip14.elecpay

Method of payment for electricity

Type: choice

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Text: How do you pay for your electricity?

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

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

household_ip14.gaspay

Method of payment for gas

Type: choice

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Text: How do you pay for your gas?

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

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

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_ip14.rentgwc

Weeks covered by gross rent

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: What period would that cover?

OptionLabel
1One week
2Two weeks
3Three weeks
4Four weeks
5Calendar month
7Two calendar months
8Eight times a year
9Nine times a year
10Ten times a year
13Three months / 13 weeks
26Six months / 26 weeks
52One year / 12 months / 52 weeks
90Less than one week
95One off / lump sum
96None 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_ip14.hliwho

Who translated

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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

Universe:
if HLIEng = 2 (Interview will not be conducted in English)

household_ip14.hs2valb

Over 100,000 of second property value

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_ip14.pcnet

Has access to the internet from home

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_ip14.homewifi

Has WiFi access at home

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Do you have WiFi access at home?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_ip14.hs2vala

Over 50,000 of second property value

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_ip14.hsjb

Accommodation with present job: renter

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4|5 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)

household_ip14.hs2valc

Over 250,000 of second property value

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_ip14.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. To get a better measure of short-term changes in our lives, we have started a monthly Coronavirus Study, which goes into more depth about the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our lives, and you may have received an invitation to take part in this study as well.

OptionLabel
1Continue

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

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_ip14.deskspace

Desk space in accommodation

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3No one working from home or homeschooling

household_ip14.rentholend

Rent holiday or rent reduction ended

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Has this rent holiday/reduction ended?

OptionLabel
1Yes, it has ended
2No, still in rent holiday/reduction

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 3|4) & Hsowndchk = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation (not rent free) at previous wave and still the same, or rented accommodation (not rent free) now)
and if RentHol = 1 (Requested a rent holiday or rent reduction)
and if (RentHolOut = 1) & last time through loop (Application granted and most recent application)

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_ip14.hs2vald

Over 10,000 of second property value

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_ip14.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?

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

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

household_ip14.mgintpd

Pays interest on mortgage

Type: choice

Source: Wealth and Assets Survey

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Up to date with all bills
2Behind with some bills
3Behind with all bills

household_ip14.rentwc

Weeks covered by last rental payment

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: What period did this cover?

OptionLabel
1One week
2Two weeks
3Three weeks
4Four weeks
5Calendar month
7Two calendar months
8Eight times a year
9Nine times a year
10Ten times a year
13Three months/13 weeks
26Six months/26 weeks
52One year/12 months/52 w
90Less than one week
95One off/lump sum
96None 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_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1One bill
2Separately

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

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_ip14.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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_ip14.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.

OptionLabel
1Continue

household_ip14.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.

OptionLabel
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

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)

household_ip14.mgholout

Outcome of mortgage holiday application

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: What was the outcome of this application?

OptionLabel
1The application was granted
2The application is under review
3The application was declined

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)

household_ip14.mgholend

Mortgage holiday ended

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Has this mortgage holiday ended?

OptionLabel
1Yes, it has ended
2No, still in mortgage holiday

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_ip14.renthol

Requested a rent holiday or reduction

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: In the past 12 months, have you asked your landlord for a rent holiday or reduction?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 3|4) & Hsowndchk = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation (not rent free) at previous wave and still the same, or rented accommodation (not rent free) now)

household_ip14.rentholm

Month requested rent holiday or rent reduction

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Please tell us the month and year you asked for RentHolN = 1thisRentHolN > 1 & first time through the loopyour firstRentHolN > 1 & second time through the loopyour secondRentHolN > 1 & third time through the loopyour third rent holiday/reduction.

OptionLabel
1January
2February
3March
4April
5May
6June
7July
8August
9September
10October
11November
12December

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 3|4) & Hsowndchk = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation (not rent free) at previous wave and still the same, or rented accommodation (not rent free) now)
and if RentHol = 1 (Requested a rent holiday or rent reduction)

household_ip14.rentholout

Outcome of rent holiday or rent reduction request

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: What was the outcome?

OptionLabel
1Rent holiday/reduction agreed
2Still awaiting an outcome decision
3Rent holiday/reduction declined

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 3|4) & Hsowndchk = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation (not rent free) at previous wave and still the same, or rented accommodation (not rent free) now)
and if RentHol = 1 (Requested a rent holiday or rent reduction)

household_ip14.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_ip14.hlieng

Interview conducted in English

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_ip14.hlitrans

Translated language

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
0English
9Welsh

Universe:
if HLIEng = 2 (Interview will not be conducted in English)

household_ip14.ivh

PNO of person answering HH questions

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabel
0Non-household member
1Person number 1
2Person number 2
3Person number 3
4Person number 4
5Person number 5
6Person number 6
7Person number 7
8Person number 8
9Person number 9
10Person number 10
11Person number 11
12Person number 12
13Person number 13
14Person number 14
15Person number 15
16Person number 16

household_ip14.hhendtimeb

Second end time household interview

Type: time

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