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Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module

household_ip16

Household Questionnaire Module

Questions 117

household_ip16.hlieng

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 | 2] // Mode is face to face or telephone

household_ip16.hlitrans

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
0English {if GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 3}
2Bengali
4Gujarati
10Polish
11Portuguese
5Punjabi: Gurmukhi
6Punjabi: Urdu
12Turkish
8Urdu
9Welsh
97Other language {if GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1|2}

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

household_ip16.hliwho

Who translated?

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1Kantar Public / Natcen Accredited Bilingual Interviewer
2Agency Translator
3Someone 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_ip16.ivh

PNO of person answering HH questions

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabel
0Non-household member
1{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 1}
2{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 2}
3{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 3}
4{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 4}
5{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 5}
6{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 6}
7{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 7}
8{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 8}
9{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno =9}
10{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 10}
11{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 11}
12{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 12}
13{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 13}
14{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 14}
15{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 15}
16{hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 16}

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.xpgasy

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. {if WEB}

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

household_ip16.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?

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.hsbeds

Type: Number

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

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

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

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.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?

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.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_ip16.hstotmg

Total amount secured against property

Type: Number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE 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_ip16.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_ip16.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. {if WEB}

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

household_ip16.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. {If WEB}

Universe:
if [fuelhave = 3] // Has oil in accommodation

household_ip16.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
1[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 1]
2[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 2]
3[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 3]
4[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 4]
5[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 5]
6[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 6]
7[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 7]
8[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 8]
9[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 9]
10[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 10]
11[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 11]
12[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 12]
13[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 13]
14[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 14]
15[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 15]
16[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 16]

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

household_ip16.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. {If WEB}

Universe:
if [fuelhave = 4] // Has other fuel type in accommodation

household_ip16.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

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.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_ip16.mgtype

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Is your first/next {if MGNUM > 1} 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_ip16.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?

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.hsctax

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? The bands run from Band A to Band H. {if HHGRID.region = 1|3} / The bands run from Band A to Band I. {if HHGRID.region = 2}

OptionLabel
8H £324001 - 424000
1ENGLAND BANDS: A up to £40000
2B £40001 - 52000
3C £52001 - 68000
4D £68001 - 88000
5E £88001 - 120000
6F £120001 - 160000
7G £160001 - 320000
8H £320001+
9Household accommodation not valued separately/included in rent
1SCOTLAND BANDS: A up to £27000
2B £27001 - 35000
3C £35001 - 45000
4D £45001 - 58000
5E £58001 - 80000
6F £80001 - 106000
7G £106001 - 212000
8H £212001+
9Household accommodation not valued separately/included in rent
1WALES BANDS: A up to £44000
2B £44001 - 65000
3C £65001 - 91000
4D £91001 - 123000
5E £123001 - 162000
6F £162001 - 223000
7G £223001 - 324000
9Household accommodation not valued separately/included in rent
10I £424001+

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

household_ip16.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 dryer
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_ip16.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?

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.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_ip16.htpmpts

Heat pump type seriously considering

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Which type(s) are you seriously considering?

OptionLabel
1Air-source heat pump
2Ground-source heat pump
3Other type of heat pump

Universe:
if [HTPMP = 2] // Seriously considering heat pump

household_ip16.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 outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership at previous wave and tenure same this wave or now owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership

household_ip16.helpbuyo

Help with buying other 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 other property: Other

household_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.mgintrate

Mortgage interest rate

Type: Number

Source: Wealth and Assets Survey

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN PERCENTAGE

Text: What is the interest rate on your {if MGNUM = 1 / this first/next {if MGNUM > 1} 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_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.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.

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.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 and other members of your household {if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1} 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.

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.xpaltob_g3

Amount spent on alcohol

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

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

Text: About how much have you [and other members of your household {if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1} 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.

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.pdwnumppl

Num of people doing paid domestic work at resp. accommodation

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: How many people do these paid cleaning/tidying, {if PDWACCOM = 1}, laundry/ironing, {if PDWACCOM = 2}, cooking, {if PDWACCOM = 3}, gardening, {if PDWACCOM = 4} DIY or house repairs, {if PDWACCOM =5}, other housework {if PDWACCOM = 97} tasks?

Universe:
If [PDWACCOM = 1|2|3|4|5|97] // If someone work for pay at resp. accommodation

household_ip16.pdwnumhrs

Num of paid domestic work hours in resp. accommodation

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER NUMBER

Text: In a usual month, how many hours of this paid domestic work does this person {if PDWNUMPPL = 1} in total do all these people {if PDWNUMPPL > 1} do at your accommodation?

Universe:
If [PDWACCOM = 1|2|3|4|5|97] // If someone work for pay at resp. accommodation

household_ip16.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_ip16.pdwfindweb

Which app, online platform or website

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: TYPE IN

Text: Which app, online platform or website was that?

Universe:
If [PDWACCOM = 1|2|3|4|5|97] // If someone work for pay at resp. accommodation
And if [PDWFIND = 4] // Found on app or online platform or website

household_ip16.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-grandparent(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 buying property

household_ip16.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
12Reduced usage of utilities (electricity/gas/water)
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_ip16.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

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

household_ip16.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_ip16.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 propoerty
4Or something else?

Universe:
if [HsOwnd = 1] // Owns outright at new address or has become an outright owner since last wave

household_ip16.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 purchases
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_ip16.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 the {if MgNum = 1} / this first/next {if MgNum > 1} 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_ip16.rentinc

Rent includes payment for selected items

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Did your last rent include any payments 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_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.carage

Age of car/van

Type: Number

Source: Department for Transport

Interviewer Instruction: THIS SHOULD BE THE AGE OF THE CAR NOT HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN OWNED.
IF LESS THAN ONE YEAR, ENTER 1
IF MORE THAN 50 YEARS, ENTER 50
ENTER YEARS

Text: What is the approximate age of the car/van?

Universe:
if [ncars > 0] // Household has one or more cars/vans

household_ip16.pdwaccom

Paid domestic work at resp. accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Does anyone do any of the following work for pay at your accommodation on at least a monthly basis?

OptionLabel
1Cleaning/tidying
2Laundry/ironing
3Cooking
4Gardening
5DIY or house repairs
97Other household tasks
96None of the above

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.pdwfind

Where resp. found paid domestic worker(s)

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: OPEN CODE
CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Thinking of the first/second/third/fourth, where {if PDWNUMPPL > 1} Where {if PDWNUMPPL = 1} did you find this person to do the work?

OptionLabel
1They are a relative, friend or acquaintance
2They were recommended to me by someone
3I found them through an agency
4I found them on an app or online platform or website (where you are connected with people whom you pay by the hour or by the task on a freelance basis).
97Other

Universe:
If [PDWACCOM = 1|2|3|4|5|97] // If someone work for pay at resp. accommodation

household_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.heatch

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

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.rentp

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
0Non-household member
1[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 1]
2[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 2]
3[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 3]
4[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 4]
5[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 5]
6[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 6]
7[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 7]
8[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 8]
9[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 9]
10[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 10]
11[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 11]
12[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 12]
13[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 13]
14[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 14]
15[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 15]
16[hhgrid.hhgrid.name where hhgrid.hhgrid.pno = 16]

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

household_ip16.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_ip16.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 Corportation
3Property Company
4[Scottish Homes/Communities Scotland Scottish Special Housing Association] {if region = Scotland}
5Other Housing association, cooperation 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_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.solar3

Install wind turbine to generate electricity

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: A wind turbine to generate electricity?

OptionLabel
1Yes - fitted
2Yes - seriously considering
3No
4Considered in the past and rejected
5SPONTANEOUS Not applicable/rented accommodation

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.rentgwc

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_ip16.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.

OptionLabel
1Continue

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

household_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.hsjb

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_ip16.etariff

Considering Green Tariff

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: Does your household buy, or is your household seriously considering buying its electricity on a Green Tariff? By Green Tariff we mean a payment scheme where your electricity supplier provides electricity from renewable sources such as wind power to the National Grid for the amount you use.

OptionLabel
1Yes - already buy
2Yes - seriously considering
3No - neither
4Considered in the past and rejected

Universe:
if [fuelhave = 1] // has electricity in accommodation

household_ip16.recglass

Recycle glass

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Does your household recycle glass bottles and jars, rather than putting them into your general rubbish?

OptionLabel
1Always recycle
2Usually recycle
3Sometimes recycle
4Never recycle

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.recpaper

Recycle paper

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Does your household recycle paper and cardboard, rather than putting it into your general rubbish?

OptionLabel
3Sometimes recycle
4Never recycle
1Always recycle
2Usually recycle

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.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_ip16.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_ip16.htpmp

Heat pump

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: (Have you installed or are you seriously considering any of the following...)

Any type of heat pump

OptionLabel
1Yes - fitted
2Yes - seriously considering
3No
4Considered in the past and rejected
5SPONTANEOUS Not applicable/rented accommodation

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.recplastic

Recycle plastic

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Does your household recycle plastic, rather than putting it into your general rubbish?

OptionLabel
1Always recycle
2Usually recycle
3Sometimes recycle
4Never recycle

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.xphsdba

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

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.hhearndown

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.hs2vala

Value of second property is not known

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_ip16.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_ip16.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

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.lacknutr

Unable to eat healthy and nutritious food

Type: choice

Source: UN Food Insecurity Experience Scale

Text: (During the last  12 months was there a time when you or others in your household...)

Were unable to eat healthy and nutritious food because of a lack of money or other resources?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.fewfdtyp

Only a few types of food

Type: choice

Source: UN Food Insecurity Experience Scale

Text: (During the last  12 months was there a time when you or others in your household...)

Ate only a few kinds of food because of a lack of money or other resources?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.skipmeal

Had to skip a meal

Type: choice

Source: UN Food Insecurity Experience Scale

Text: (During the last  12 months was there a time when you or others in your household...)

Had to skip a meal because htere was not enough money or other resources to get food?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.ateless

Ate less than you should

Type: choice

Source: UN Food Insecurity Experience Scale

Text: (During the last  12 months was there a time when you or others in your household...)

Ate less than you thought you should because of a lack of money or other resources?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.ranoutfd

Ran out of food

Type: choice

Source: UN Food Insecurity Experience Scale

Text: (During the last  12 months was there a time when you or others in your household...)

Ran out of food because of a lack of money or other resources?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.hungry

Hungry but not eat

Type: choice

Source: UN Food Insecurity Experience Scale

Text: (During the last  12 months was there a time when you or others in your household...)

Were hungry but did not eat because there was not enough money or other resources for food?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.noeatday

Not eat for a whole day

Type: choice

Source: UN Food Insecurity Experience Scale

Text: (During the last  12 months was there a time when you or others in your household...)

Went without eating for a whole day because of a lack of money or other resources?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.htpmptf

Type of heat pump fitted

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Which type have you had fitted?

OptionLabel
1Air-source heat pump
2Ground-source heat pump
3Other type of heat pump

Universe:
if [HTPMP = 1] // Has heat pump

household_ip16.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_ip16.intro

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.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|2] // Mode is face-to-face or telephone

household_ip16.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_ip16.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 [ff_Idate] {if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 1} / becoming the owner of the property {if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2}?

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_ip16.mgintpd

Pays interest on mortgage

Type: choice

Source: Wealth and Assets Survey

Text: Do you pay interest on your {if MGNUM = 1} / this {if MGNUM > 1} 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_ip16.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_ip16.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 weeks
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_ip16.solar1

Install solar panels for electricity

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: Have you installed or are you seriously considering any of the following...

solar panels for electricity?

OptionLabel
1Yes - fitted
2Yes - seriously considering
3No
4Considered in the past and rejected
5SPONTANEOUS Not applicable/rented accommodation

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.solar2

Install solar water heating

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: Solar water heating?

OptionLabel
1Yes - fitted
2Yes - seriously considering
3No
4Considered in the past and rejected
5SPONTANEOUS Not applicable/rented accommodation

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.mgholm

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Please tell us the month and year you asked for this {if MgHolN = 1} / your first {if MgHolN > 1 & first time through loop} / your second {if MgHolN > 1 & second time through loop} your third {if MgHolN > 1 & third time through loop} 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_ip16.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_ip16.mgholend

Mortgage holiday ended

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey

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_ip16.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_ip16.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

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.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_ip16.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?

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

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.wrynofood

Worried not enough to eat

Type: choice

Source: UN Food Insecurity Experience Scale

Text: During the last  12 months was there a time when you or others in your household worried about not having enough food to eat because of a lack of money or other resources?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.ensze

Engine size

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: What is the engine size of your [first/second/third] car/van

OptionLabel
1Up to 700cc (0.7 litre)
2701 to 1000cc (0.7 to 1 litre)
31001 to 1300cc (1.0 to 1.3 litres)
41301 to 1400cc (1.3 to 1.4 litres)
51401 to 1500cc (1.4 to 1.5 litres)
61501 to 1800cc (1.5 to 1.8 litres)
71801 to 2000cc (1.8 to 2.0 litres)
82001 to 2500cc (2.0 to 2.5 litres)
92501 to 3000cc (2.5 to 3.0 litres)
103001 and over (over 3 litres)

Universe:
if [ncars > 0] // Household has one or more cars/vans

household_ip16.carfuel

Type of fuel car/van uses

Type: choice

Source: Department for Transport

Text: What fuel does the engine use?

OptionLabel
1Petrol
2Diesel
3Compressed natural gas
4Biofuel blends over 5% (includes E85 - 85% Ethanol)
5Electric / battery
6Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
7Hybrid (petrol/electric)
8Hydrogen
97Other type of fuel

Universe:
if [ncars > 0] // Household has one or more cars/vans

household_ip16.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_ip16.mgholy4

Type: Number

Source: UKHLS

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_ip16.hhendtimea

First end time household interview

Type: DateTime

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
Ask all

household_ip16.needeadd

Email address used link to energy use records

Type: String

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if [(HHGrid.Region = 1 | 2 | 3) & (((IVH1 | IVH2 | IVH3) = HSOwr1) | ((IVH1 | IVH2 | IVH3) = RentP))] // If property is in England, Wales or Scotland and any household respondent is the home owner or renter of the property
And if [NEEDLINK = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.modetype = 3] // Consent given to link to energy use records AND mode is web

household_ip16.hhendtimeb

Second end time household interview

Type: DateTime

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
Ask all

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