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Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module

household_ip3

Household Questionnaire

Questions 133

household_ip3.hhendtimea

First end time household interview

Type: time

household_ip3.hsownd

House owned or rented

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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 new address or housing tenure has changed or prior ownership status is not known)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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 & ff_HsOwnd <> DK & ff_HsOwnd <> REF & ff_HsOwnd <> MIS (living at same address and prior ownership status is not unknown)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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) OR (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)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.mgtype

Type of mortgage

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT F9 FOR HELP

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

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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...

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Electricityc_fuelhave1 (c_hhresp_ip) mc electricity
2Gas, including Calor Gasc_fuelhave2 (c_hhresp_ip) mc gas, including calor gas
3Oilc_fuelhave3 (c_hhresp_ip) mc oil
4Other fuel, including solid fuelc_fuelhave4 (c_hhresp_ip) mc other fuel, including solid fuel
96Or none of these?c_fuelhave96 (c_hhresp_ip) mc or none of these?

household_ip3.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) OR (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.matdepd1

Material deprivation: house, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Do you (and your family/partner) have enough money to keep your house in a decent state of repair?

OptionLabel
1Yes, I/we have this
2No

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepd1 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: house, nsc

household_ip3.mgextra

Taken out additional mortgage on home

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from BHPS

Text: Have you taken out any additional mortgage on this house/flat since [ff_INTDATE] {IF NewAdd = 1} / [becoming the owner of the property] {IF NewAdd = 2}?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Home extensionc_mgxty1 (c_hhresp_ip) mc home extension
2Home improvements or repairsc_mgxty2 (c_hhresp_ip) mc home improvements or repairs
3Car purchasec_mgxty3 (c_hhresp_ip) mc car purchase
4Other consumer goodsc_mgxty4 (c_hhresp_ip) mc other consumer goods
5Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goodsc_mgxty5 (c_hhresp_ip) mc emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goods
6Consolidationc_mgxty6 (c_hhresp_ip) mc consolidation
97Other

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HsOwndChk = 1) OR (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_ip3.rentf

Accommodation rented furnished or other

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT F9 FOR HELP

Text: Do you rent your accommodation...

OptionLabel
1Furnished
2Partly furnished
3Or unfurnished?

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

Associated variables:

household_ip3.renthb

Receives rent rebate or rent allowance

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HsOwndChk = 1) OR (HsOwnd = 3|4) (rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent>0 (last rental payment is provided)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1[Water and/or sewerage charges {If REGION = GB}]c_rentinc1 (c_hhresp_ip) mc [water and/or sewerage charges {if region = gb}]
2Heating or lighting or hot waterc_rentinc2 (c_hhresp_ip) mc heating or lighting or hot water
3[Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}]c_rentinc3 (c_hhresp_ip) mc [council tax {if region = gb}] / [rates {if region = ni}]
96None of thesec_rentinc96 (c_hhresp_ip) mc none of these

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HsOwndChk = 1) OR (HsOwnd = 3|4) (rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent>0 (last rental payment is provided)

household_ip3.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) OR (HsOwnd = 3|4) (rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent>0 (last rental payment is provided)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.grimyn

Pollution from traffic or industry

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: Does your accommodation experience pollution, grime or other environmental problems caused by traffic or industry?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Associated variables:

household_ip3.heatch

Household has central heating

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Associated variables:

household_ip3.investrtcode

Investment code used for looping

Type: number

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 4 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 4 and has investments)

Associated variables:

  • c_investrtcode (c_hholdinvest_ip) investment code

household_ip3.noisyn

Noise from neighbours

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: Does your accommodation experience noise from neighbours?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Associated variables:

household_ip3.nvestc1rt

Investments 5,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: Would it amount to £ 5,000 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 2 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 2 and has investments)
and if NVESTKRT = DK (total value of investments not known)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestc1rt (c_hhresp_ip) investments 5,000 or more

household_ip3.nvestc2rt

Investments 15,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: Would it amount to £ 15,000 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 2 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 2 and has investments)
and if NVESTKRT = DK (total value of investments not known)
and if NVESTC1RT = 1 (5,000 or more)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestc2rt (c_hhresp_ip) investments 15,000 or more

household_ip3.nvestintro

Investments intro

Type: number

Text: Next, we are interested in learning more about the investments you or anyone in your household holds. They can be in one name only, held in joint names among household members or held with people outside the household. Press 1 and Enter to continue

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 2|4 (Assets and debt experimental group 2 or 4)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.nvestkrt

Investments total value

Type: number

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER VALUE TO THE NEAREST POUND

Text: Thinking now about all of the investments just mentioned, however they may be held, including all categories selected at NVESTRT, about how much is the total value of these investments?

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 2 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 2 and has investments)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestkrt (c_hhresp_ip) investments total value

household_ip3.nvestlsprt

Investments proportion

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERCENTAGE

Text: Can you tell me approximately the share of the total amount that is held by members of this household?

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 4 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 4 and has investments)
and if NVESTLJRT = 1 (Investments held in joint names with people outside the household)
and if NVESTLSKRT = DK & NVESTLSKRT <> REF (Amount of investment held by members of this household not known and not refused)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestlsprt (c_hholdinvest_ip) investments proportion

household_ip3.nvestrt_a

Investments, SC

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: Please look at this card and tell me which types of investments you or anyone in your household holds, if any.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
4National Savings Certificatesc_nvestrt_a4 (c_hhresp_ip) mc national savings certificates
6Unit Trusts / Investment Trusts (excluding ISAs/PEPs)c_nvestrt_a6 (c_hhresp_ip) mc unit trusts / investment trusts (excluding isas/peps)
8Shares, UK or foreign (exlcuding ISAs/PEPs)c_nvestrt_a8 (c_hhresp_ip) mc shares, uk or foreign (exlcuding isas/peps)
9National Savings Bonds (Capital, Income or Deposit)c_nvestrt_a9 (c_hhresp_ip) mc national savings bonds (capital, income or deposit)
10Other investments (Gilts, government or company securities)c_nvestrt_a10 (c_hhresp_ip) mc other investments (gilts, government or company securities)
96None SPONTANEOUSc_nvestrt_a96 (c_hhresp_ip) mc none spontaneous

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 2|4 (Assets and debt experimental group 2 or 4)
and if ff_showcardw3 = 1 (Showcard experimental group)

household_ip3.nvestrt_b

Investments, NSC

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Do you or does anyone in your household have...

OptionLabelAssociated variables
4National Savings Certificatesc_nvestrt_b4 (c_hhresp_ip) mc national savings certificates
6Unit Trusts / Investment Trusts (excluding ISAs/PEPs)c_nvestrt_b6 (c_hhresp_ip) mc unit trusts / investment trusts (excluding isas/peps)
8Shares, UK or foreign (exlcuding ISAs/PEPs)c_nvestrt_b8 (c_hhresp_ip) mc shares, uk or foreign (exlcuding isas/peps)
9National Savings Bonds (Capital, Income or Deposit)c_nvestrt_b9 (c_hhresp_ip) mc national savings bonds (capital, income or deposit)
10Other investments (Gilts, government or company securities)c_nvestrt_b10 (c_hhresp_ip) mc other investments (gilts, government or company securities)
96None SPONTANEOUSc_nvestrt_b96 (c_hhresp_ip) mc none spontaneous

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 2|4 (Assets and debt experimental group 2 or 4)
and if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Showcard experimental group)

household_ip3.nvestsprt

Investments proportion held by household members

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERCENTAGE

Text: Can you tell me approximately the share of the total amount that is held by members of this household?

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 2 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 2 and has investments)
and if NVESTJRT = 1 (investments held in joint names with people outside the household)
and if NVESTSKRT = DK (amount of investments held by members of this household is not known)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestsprt (c_hhresp_ip) investments proportion held by household members

household_ip3.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
1Press 1 and Enter to continue

household_ip3.matdepa1

Material deprivation: holiday, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Next we have some questions about the sorts of things that some families or people have but which many people have difficulty finding the money for. First, do you (and your family/partner) have a holiday away from home for at least one week a year, whilst not staying with relatives at their home?

OptionLabel
1Yes, I/we have this
2No

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepa1 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: holiday, nsc

household_ip3.matdepd2

Material deprivation: house, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Is that because you would like to but cannot afford to or you do not want or need to at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Would like to have it but cannot afford it at the moment
3Do not want or need it at the moment
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)
and if MatDepD1 = 2 (Do not have enough money to keep house in decent state of repair)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepd2 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: holiday, nsc

household_ip3.matdepe1

Material deprivation: contents insurance, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Do you (and your family/partner) have household contents insurance?

OptionLabel
1Yes, I/we have this
2No

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepe1 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: contents insurance, nsc

household_ip3.matdepe2

Material deprivation: contents insurance, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Is that because you would like to but cannot afford to or you do not want or need to at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Would like to have it but cannot afford it at the moment
3Do not want or need it at the moment
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)
and if MatDepE1 = 2 (Do not have household contents insurance)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepe2 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: contents insurance, nsc

household_ip3.pcbroad

Broadband connection from home computer

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

Text: Do you have a broadband connection from your home computer?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if cduse_A = 10 | cduse_B = 10 (there is a home computer in the household)
and if pcnet = 1 (household has access to the internet from home)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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:
if cduse_A = 10 | cduse_B = 10 (there is a home computer in the household)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.hheat

Adequate heating

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE CAN'T AFFORD IT AS NO

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3Doesn't apply

Associated variables:

household_ip3.matdepa2

Material deprivation: holiday, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Is that because you would like to but cannot afford to or you do not want or need to at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Would like to have it but cannot afford it at the moment
3Do not want or need it at the moment
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)
and if MatDepA1 = 2 (Do not have a holiday at least once a year)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepa2 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: holiday, nsc

household_ip3.matdepb2

Material deprivation: social meal/drink, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Is that because you would like to but cannot afford to or you do not want or need to at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Would like to have it but cannot afford it at the moment
3Do not want or need it at the moment
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)
and if MatDepB1 = 2 (Do not have friends or family round for a meal/drink at least once a month)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepb2 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: social meal/drink, nsc

household_ip3.cdephaveb1

Own bedrooms, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

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

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) has/have this
2No
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdephaveb1 (c_hhresp_ip) own bedrooms, nsc

household_ip3.cdephavec1

Leisure equipment, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: (Does your child have / Do your children have...) Leisure equipment such as sports equipment or a bicycle?

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) has/have this
2No
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdephavec1 (c_hhresp_ip) leisure equipment, nsc

household_ip3.cdepdoa1

Go swimming at least once a month, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: (Does your child / Do your children...) Go swimming at least once a month?

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) has/have this
2No
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdepdoa1 (c_hhresp_ip) go swimming at least once a month, nsc

household_ip3.cdepdob1

Do a hobby/leisure activity, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: (Does your child / Do your children...) Do a hobby or leisure activity?

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) has/have this
2No
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdepdob1 (c_hhresp_ip) do a hobby/leisure activity, nsc

household_ip3.cdepdoc1

Have friends over, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: (Does your child / Do your children...) Have friends around for tea or a snack once a fortnight?

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) has/have this
2No
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdepdoc1 (c_hhresp_ip) have friends over, nsc

household_ip3.cdephavea1

Family holiday, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: [The next questions are about all the children you (and your partner) are responsible for in this household. Please think about your children when answering these questions.] {if one IVH} / [The next questions are about all the children you, NAME of IVH (and your partner), are responsible for in this household. Please think about your children when answering these questions.] {if more than one IVH} First, does your child have / Do your children have a family holiday away from home for at least one week a year?

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) has/have this
2No
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdephavea1 (c_hhresp_ip) family holiday, nsc

household_ip3.cdephaved1

Celebrations on special occasions, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: (Does your child have / Do your children have...) Celebrations on special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas or other religious festivals?

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) has/have this
2No
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdephaved1 (c_hhresp_ip) celebrations on special occasions, nsc

household_ip3.cplay1

Toddler attends social group, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Does your child / Do your children go to a toddler group, nursery or playgroup at least once a week?

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) does/do this
2No
3Does not apply / Children at primary school

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children aged under 6 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 6 in the household and no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_cplay1 (c_hhresp_ip) toddler attends social group, nsc

household_ip3.carown

Household member owns vehicle

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE VEHICLES BEING BOUGHT ON HIRE PURCHASE CODE ONE ONLY

Text: Do (any of) you own this/these vehicle(s) or is it a company vehicle?

OptionLabel
1Owned by household
2Company vehicle(s)
3Both owned and company vehicles

Universe:
if ncars > 0 (has a car/van)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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 (has a car/van)
and if CarOwn = 1|3 (Owns a car)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.cdepdo1

Go swimming at least once a month, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: I now want to ask some questions about whether or not your children can afford to do a number of different activities. Please choose your answer from this card. Does your child / Do your children... Go swimming at least once a month?

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

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 1 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.cdepdo2

Do a hobby/leisure activity, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: (Does your child / Do your children...) Do a hobby or leisure activity?

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

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 1 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.cdepdo3

Have friends over, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: (Does your child / Do your children...) Have friends around for tea or a snack once a fortnight?

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

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 1 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.cdepdoa2

Go swimming at least once a month, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

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

Text: Is that because your child(ren) would like to but you cannot afford to, or does your child/do your children not want or need this at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Child(ren) would like to have this but we cannot afford this at the moment
3Child(ren) do not want/need this at the moment

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)
and if CDepDoA1 = 2 (Children do not go swimming at least once a month)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdepdoa2 (c_hhresp_ip) go swimming at least once a month, nsc

household_ip3.cdepdob2

Do a hobby/leisure activity, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

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

Text: Is that because your child(ren) would like to but you cannot afford to, or does your child/do your children not want or need this at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Child(ren) would like to have this but we cannot afford this at the moment
3Child(ren) do not want/need this at the moment

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)
and if CDepDoB1 = 2 (Children do not do a hobby or leisure activity)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdepdob2 (c_hhresp_ip) do a hobby/leisure activity, nsc

household_ip3.cdepdoc2

Have friends over, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

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

Text: Is that because your child(ren) would like to but you cannot afford to, or does your child/do your children not want or need this at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Child(ren) would like to have this but we cannot afford this at the moment
3Child(ren) do not want/need this at the moment

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)
and if CDepDoC1 = 2 (Children do not have friends round for tea or a snack once a fortnight)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdepdoc2 (c_hhresp_ip) have friends over, nsc

household_ip3.cdephave1

Family holiday, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: [The next questions are about all the children you (and your partner) are responsible for in this household. Please think about your children when answering these questions.] {if one IVH} / [The next questions are about all the children you, NAME of IVH (and your partner), are responsible for in this household. Please think about your children when answering these questions.] {if more than one IVH} For each of the following things please tell me the number from the showcard which best explains whether your child/children has/have it or not. Does your child have / Do your children have... A family holiday away from home for at least one week a year?

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) has/have it
2Can't afford it now
3Don't need it now
4Does not apply

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 1 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.cdephave2

Own bedrooms, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) has/have it
2Can't afford it now
3Don't need it now
4Does not apply

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 1 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.cdephave3

Leisure equipment, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: (Does your child have / Do your children have...) Leisure equipment such as sports equipment or a bicycle?

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) has/have it
2Can't afford it now
3Don't need it now
4Does not apply

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 1 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.cdephave4

Celebrations on special occassions, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: (Does your child have / Do your children have...) Celebrations on special occassions such as birthdays, Christmas or other religious festivals?

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) has/have it
2Can't afford it now
3Don't need it now
4Does not apply

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 1 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.cdephavea2

Family holiday, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

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

Text: Is that because your child(ren) would like to but you cannot afford to, or does your child/do your children not want or need this at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Child(ren) would like to have this but we cannot afford this at the moment
3Child(ren) do not want/need this at the moment

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)
and if CDepHaveA1 = 2 (Children do not have a family holiday at least once a year)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdephavea2 (c_hhresp_ip) family holiday, nsc

household_ip3.cdephaveb2

Own bedrooms, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

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

Text: Is that because your child(ren) would like to but you cannot afford to, or does your child/do your children not want or need this at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Child(ren) would like to have this but we cannot afford this at the moment
3Child(ren) do not want/need this at the moment

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)
and if CDepHaveB1 = 2 (Chidren do not have enough bedrooms for every child over 10)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdephaveb2 (c_hhresp_ip) own bedrooms, nsc

household_ip3.cdephavec2

Leisure equipment, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

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

Text: Is that because your child(ren) would like to but you cannot afford to, or does your child/do your children not want or need this at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Child(ren) would like to have this but we cannot afford this at the moment
3Child(ren) do not want/need this at the moment

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)
and if CDepHaveC1 = 2 (Children do not have leisure equipment)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdephavec2 (c_hhresp_ip) leisure equipment, nsc

household_ip3.cdephaved2

Celebrations on special occasions, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

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

Text: Is that because your child(ren) would like to but you cannot afford to, or does your child/do your children not want or need this at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Child(ren) would like to have this but we cannot afford this at the moment
3Child(ren) do not want/need this at the moment

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household and no showcard treatment group)
and if CDepHaveD1 = 2 (Children do not have celebrations on special occasions)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdephaved2 (c_hhresp_ip) celebrations on special occasions, nsc

household_ip3.cdepply

Space outdoors to play

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Text: For the next question just answer yes or no. Does your child / Do your children have an outdoor space or facilities where they can play safely?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children under 16 in the household (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 16 in the household)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.cdeptrp

Child goes on school trips, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Does your child / Do your children go on school trips?

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

Universe:
if (ANY IVH has any children aged 6 or over in the household OR CPlay = 4) & ff_showcardw3 = 1 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) aged 6 or over in the household or child(ren) under 6 that are already at school and showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.cdeptrp1

Child goes on school trips, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Text: Does your child / Do your children go on school trips?

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) does/do this
2No
3Does not apply / Child(ren) not at school

Universe:
if (ANY IVH has any children aged 6 or over in the household OR CPlay1 = 3) & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) aged 6 or over in the household or child(ren) under 6 that are already at school and no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdeptrp1 (c_hhresp_ip) child goes on school trips, nsc

household_ip3.cdeptrp2

Child goes on school trips, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Is that because your child(ren) would like to but cannot afford to, or does your child/do your children not want or need this at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Child(ren) would like to do this but we cannot afford this at the moment
3Child(ren) do not want/need this at the moment

Universe:
if (ANY IVH has any children aged 6 or over in the household OR CPlay1 = 3) & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) aged 6 or over in the household or child(ren) under 6 that are already at school and no showcard treatment group)
and if CDepTrp1 = 2 (Children do not go on school trips)

Associated variables:

  • c_cdeptrp2 (c_hhresp_ip) child goes on school trips, nsc

household_ip3.cduse_a

Consumer durables in accommodation, SC

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY IF COMBINED TV/VIDEO CODE 1 & 2 IF COMBINED WASHER/DRIER CODE 6 & 7 F9 FOR HELP

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.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Colour television
2Video recorder/DVD playerc_cduse_a2 (c_hhresp_ip) mc video recorder/dvd player
3Satellite dish/Sky TVc_cduse_a3 (c_hhresp_ip) mc satellite dish/sky tv
4Cable TVc_cduse_a4 (c_hhresp_ip) mc cable tv
5Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)c_cduse_a5 (c_hhresp_ip) mc deep freeze or fridge freezer (exclude: fridge only)
6Washing machinec_cduse_a6 (c_hhresp_ip) mc washing machine
7Tumble drierc_cduse_a7 (c_hhresp_ip) mc tumble drier
8Dish washerc_cduse_a8 (c_hhresp_ip) mc dish washer
9Microwave ovenc_cduse_a9 (c_hhresp_ip) mc microwave oven
10Home computer/PC (not games console)c_cduse_a10 (c_hhresp_ip) mc home computer/pc (not games console)
11Compact disc player (INCLUDE if part of a sound system)c_cduse_a11 (c_hhresp_ip) mc compact disc player (include if part of a sound system)
12Landline telephonec_cduse_a12 (c_hhresp_ip) mc landline telephone
13Mobile telephone (anyone in household)c_cduse_a13 (c_hhresp_ip) mc mobile telephone (anyone in household)
96Or none of the above?c_cduse_a96 (c_hhresp_ip) mc or none of the above?

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 1 (showcard treatment group)

household_ip3.cduse_b

Consumer durables in accommodation, NSC

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY IF COMBINED TV/VIDEO CODE 1 & 2 IF COMBINED WASHER/DRIER CODE 6 & 7 F9 FOR HELP

Text: In your accommodation or your part of the accommodation, do you have...

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Colour televisionc_cduse_b1 (c_hhresp_ip) mc colour television
2Video recorder/DVD playerc_cduse_b2 (c_hhresp_ip) mc video recorder/dvd player
3Satellite dish/Sky TVc_cduse_b3 (c_hhresp_ip) mc satellite dish/sky tv
4Cable TVc_cduse_b4 (c_hhresp_ip) mc cable tv
5Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)c_cduse_b5 (c_hhresp_ip) mc deep freeze or fridge freezer (exclude: fridge only)
6Washing machinec_cduse_b6 (c_hhresp_ip) mc washing machine
7Tumble drierc_cduse_b7 (c_hhresp_ip) mc tumble drier
8Dish washerc_cduse_b8 (c_hhresp_ip) mc dish washer
9Microwave ovenc_cduse_b9 (c_hhresp_ip) mc microwave oven
10Home computer/PC (not games console)c_cduse_b10 (c_hhresp_ip) mc home computer/pc (not games console)
11Compact disc player (INCLUDE if part of a sound system)c_cduse_b11 (c_hhresp_ip) mc compact disc player (include if part of a sound system)
12Landline telephonec_cduse_b12 (c_hhresp_ip) mc landline telephone
13Mobile telephone (anyone in household)c_cduse_b13 (c_hhresp_ip) mc mobile telephone (anyone in household)
96Or none of the above?c_cduse_b96 (c_hhresp_ip) mc or none of the above?

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)

household_ip3.cplay

Toddler attends social group, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Does your child / Do your children go to a toddler group, nursery or playgroup at least once a week?

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

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children aged under 6 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 1 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 6 in the household and showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.cplay2

Toddler attends social group, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 2: Cannot afford, 3: Doesn't need. THIS IS THE RESPONDENT'S OWN INTERPRETATION

Text: Is that because your child(ren) would like to but cannot afford to, or does your child/do your children not want or need this at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Child(ren) would like to do this but we cannot afford this at the moment
3Child(ren) do not want/need this at the moment

Universe:
if ANY IVH has any children aged under 6 in the household & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (Person completing the household questionnaire has child(ren) under 6 in the household and no showcard treatment group)
and if CPlay1 = 2 (Children do not go to a toddler group at least once a week)

Associated variables:

  • c_cplay2 (c_hhresp_ip) toddler attends social group, nsc

household_ip3.hhendtimeb

Second end time household interview

Type: time

household_ip3.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 F9 FOR HELP

Text: [I would like to ask you a few questions about your household's accommodation.] {(HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2|DK|REF) | (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:
if (HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2|DK|REF) | HsRoomChk = 2 | (ff_HsBeds = DK|REF|MIS) | (ff_HsRooms = DK|REF|MIS) (living at a new address or new address is missing or does not have the same number of rooms or number of bedrooms is missing or number of other rooms is missing)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.hsctax_a

Council tax band, SC

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. F9 FOR HELP

Text: Could you please look at this card and tell me which Council Tax band this accommodation is in? The bands run from Band A to Band H.

OptionLabel
1A up to £40000 up to £27000 up to £30000
2B £40001 - 52000 £27001 - 35000 £30001 - 39000
3C £52001 - 68000 £35001 - 45000 £39001 - 51000
4D £68001 - 88000 £45001 - 58000 £51001 - 66000
5E £88001 - 120000 £58001 - 80000 £66001 - 90000
6F £120001 - 160000 £80001 - 106000 £90001 - 120000
7G £160001 - 320000 £106001 - 212000 £120001 - 240000
8H £320001+ £212001+ £240001+
9Household accommodation not valued separately/included in rent

Universe:
if region = 1|2|3 & OrigAdd = 2 & ff_showcardw3 = 1 (address in England, Wales or Scotland and living at new address and showcard experimental group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.hsctax_b

Council tax band, NSC

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. F9 FOR HELP

Text: What Council Tax band is this accommodation in? The bands run from Band A to Band H.

OptionLabel
1A up to £40000 up to £27000 up to £30000
2B £40001 - 52000 £27001 - 35000 £30001 - 39000
3C £52001 - 68000 £35001 - 45000 £39001 - 51000
4D £68001 - 88000 £45001 - 58000 £51001 - 66000
5E £88001 - 120000 £58001 - 80000 £66001 - 90000
6F £120001 - 160000 £80001 - 106000 £90001 - 120000
7G £160001 - 320000 £106001 - 212000 £120001 - 240000
8H £320001+ £212001+ £240001+
9Household accommodation not valued separately/included in rent

Universe:
if region = 1|2|3 & OrigAdd = 2 & ff_showcardw3 = 2 (address in England, Wales or Scotland and living at new address and no showcard experimental group)

Associated variables:

  • c_hsctax_b (c_hhresp_ip) council tax band, nsc

household_ip3.hsroomchk

House room check

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: When we interviewed you on ff_INTDATE, 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 & ff_HsBeds <> REF & ff_HsBeds <> MIS & ff_HsRooms <> DK & ff_HsRooms <> REF & ff_HsRooms <> MIS (interview occurred at same address last wave and number of bedrooms not missing and number of other rooms not missing)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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 F9 FOR HELP

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

Universe:
if (HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2|DK|REF) | HsRoomChk = 2 | (ff_HsBeds = DK|REF|MIS) | (ff_HsRooms = DK|REF|MIS) (living at a new address or new address is missing or does not have the same number of rooms or number of bedrooms is missing or number of other rooms is missing)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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 or now owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.hsyrbuy

Year became owner: home owners

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.inthhold

Intro household interview

Type: choice

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 onto the next question.

OptionLabel
1Press 1 and Enter to continue

household_ip3.ivh

PNO of person answering HH questions

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberc_ivh0 (c_hhresp_ip) mc non-household member
1Person number 1c_ivh1 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 1
2Person number 2c_ivh2 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 2
3Person number 3c_ivh3 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 3
4Person number 4c_ivh4 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 4
5Person number 5c_ivh5 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 5
6Person number 6c_ivh6 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 6
7Person number 7c_ivh7 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 7
8Person number 8c_ivh8 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 8
9Person number 9c_ivh9 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 9
10Person number 10c_ivh10 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 10
11Person number 11c_ivh11 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 11
12Person number 12c_ivh12 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 12
13Person number 13c_ivh13 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 13
14Person number 14c_ivh14 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 14
15Person number 15c_ivh15 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 15
16Person number 16c_ivh16 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 16

household_ip3.matdepa

Material deprivation: holiday, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 1 (showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.matdepb

Material deprivation: social meal/drink, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: (Do you and your family/partner have...) Friends or family around for a drink or meal at least once a month?

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

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 1 (showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.matdepb1

Material deprivation: social meal/drink, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Do you (and your family/partner) have friends or family around for a drink or meal at least once a month?

OptionLabel
1Yes, I/we have this
2No

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepb1 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: social meal/drink, nsc

household_ip3.hscost

Original purchase price of property

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF PAID NOTHING/INHERITED CODE 0 WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £ F9 FOR HELP

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)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.matdepc

Material deprivation: shoes, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: (Do you and your family/partner have...) Two pairs of all weather shoes for all adult members of the family?

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

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 1 (showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.matdepc1

Material deprivation: shoes, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Do you (and your family/partner) have two pairs of all weather shoes for all adult members of the family?

OptionLabel
1Yes, I/we have this
2No

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepc1 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: shoes, nsc

household_ip3.matdepc2

Material deprivation: shoes, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Is that because you would like to but cannot afford to or you do not want or need to at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Would like to have it but cannot afford it at the moment
3Do not want or need it at the moment
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)
and if MatDepC1 = 2 (Do not have two pairs of all weather shoes for each adult)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepc2 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: shoes, nsc

household_ip3.matdepd

Material deprivation: house, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: (Do you and your family/partner have...) Enough money to keep your house in a decent state of repair?

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

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 1 (showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.matdepe

Material deprivation: contents insurance, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: (Do you and your family/partner have...) Household contents insurance?

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

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 1 (showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.matdepf

Material deprivation: savings, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: (Do you and your family/partner have...) Enough money to make regular savings of £10 a month or more for rainy days or retirement?

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

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 1 (showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.matdepf1

Material deprivation: savings, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Do you (and your family/partner) make regular savings of £ 10 a month or more for rainy days or retirement?

OptionLabel
1Yes, I/we have this
2No

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepf1 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: savings, nsc

household_ip3.matdepf2

Material deprivation: savings, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Is that because you would like to but cannot afford to or you do not want or need to at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Would like to have it but cannot afford it at the moment
3Do not want or need it at the moment
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)
and if MatDepF1 = 2 (Do not make savings of 10 pounds or more per month)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepf2 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: savings, nsc

household_ip3.matdepg

Material deprivation: furniture, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: (Do you and your family/partner have...) Enough money to replace any worn out furniture?

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

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 1 (showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.matdepg1

Material deprivation: furniture, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Do you (and your family/partner) have enough money to replace any worn out furniture?

OptionLabel
1Yes, I/we have this
2No

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepg1 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: furniture, nsc

household_ip3.matdepg2

Material deprivation: furniture, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Is that because you would like to but cannot afford to or you do not want or need to at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Would like to have it but cannot afford it at the moment
3Do not want or need it at the moment
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)
and if MatDepG1 = 2 (Do not have enough money to replace worn out furniture)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdepg2 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: furniture, nsc

household_ip3.matdeph

Material deprivation: electrical goods, SC

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: (Do you and your family/partner have...) Enough money to replace or repair major electrical goods such as a refrigerator or a washing machine, when broken?

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

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 1 (showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.matdeph1

Material deprivation: electrical goods, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Do you (and your family/partner) have enough money to replace or repair major electrical goods such as a refrigerator or a washing machine, when broken?

OptionLabel
1Yes, I/we have this
2No

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdeph1 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: electrical goods, nsc

household_ip3.matdeph2

Material deprivation: electrical goods, NSC

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

Text: Is that because you would like to but cannot afford to or you do not want or need to at the moment?

OptionLabel
2Would like to have it but cannot afford it at the moment
3Do not want or need it at the moment
4Does not apply (SPONTANEOUS)

Universe:
if ff_showcardw3 = 2 (no showcard treatment group)
and if MatDepH1 = 2 (Do not have enough money to replace or repair electrical goods when broken)

Associated variables:

  • c_matdeph2 (c_hhresp_ip) material deprivation: electrical goods, nsc

household_ip3.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)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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 F9 FOR HELP

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

Associated variables:

household_ip3.nvestamtrt

Current balance of investment

Type: number

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE ALL INVESTMENTS HELD BY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE HELD JOINTLY WITH SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE HOUSEHOLD. IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, ENTER SUM OF ALL ACCOUNTS. ENTER VALUE TO THE NEAREST POUND

Text: How much in total is the current balance of the INVESTRTCODE?

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 4 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 4 and has investments)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.nvestb1rt

Investment 1,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE ALL INVESTMENTS HELD BY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE HELD JOINTLY WITH SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE HOUSEHOLD. IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS. THIS QUESTION REFERS TO INVESTRTCODE

Text: Would it amount to £ 1,000 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 4 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 4 and has investments)
and if NVESTAMTRT = DK & NVESTAMTRT <> REF (Current balance of investment not know and not refused)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestb1rt (c_hholdinvest_ip) investment 1,000 or more

household_ip3.nvestb2rt

Investment 5,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE ALL INVESTMENTS HELD BY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE HELD JOINTLY WITH SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE HOUSEHOLD. IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS. THIS QUESTION REFERS TO INVESTRTCODE

Text: Would it amount to £ 5,000 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 4 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 4 and has investments)
and if NVESTAMTRT = DK & NVESTAMTRT <> REF (Current balance of investment not know and not refused)
and if NVESTB1RT = 1 (1,000 or more)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestb2rt (c_hholdinvest_ip) investment 5,000 or more

household_ip3.nvestb3rt

Investment 25,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE ALL INVESTMENTS HELD BY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE HELD JOINTLY WITH SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE HOUSEHOLD. IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS. THIS QUESTION REFERS TO INVESTRTCODE

Text: Would it amount to £ 25,000 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 4 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 4 and has investments)
and if NVESTAMTRT = DK & NVESTAMTRT <> REF (Current balance of investment not know and not refused)
and if NVESTB1RT = 1 (1,000 or more)
and if NVESTB2RT = 1 (5,000 or more)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestb3rt (c_hholdinvest_ip) investment 25,000 or more

household_ip3.nvestb4rt

Investment 500 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE ALL INVESTMENTS HELD BY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE HELD JOINTLY WITH SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE HOUSEHOLD. IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS. THIS QUESTION REFERS TO INVESTRTCODE

Text: Would it amount to £ 500 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 4 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 4 and has investments)
and if NVESTAMTRT = DK & NVESTAMTRT <> REF (Current balance of investment not know and not refused)
and if NVESTB1RT = 2 (less than 1,000)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestb4rt (c_hholdinvest_ip) investment 500 or more

household_ip3.nvestb5rt

Investment 100,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE ALL INVESTMENTS HELD BY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE HELD JOINTLY WITH SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE HOUSEHOLD. IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS. THIS QUESTION REFERS TO INVESTRTCODE

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 4 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 4 and has investments)
and if NVESTAMTRT = DK & NVESTAMTRT <> REF (Current balance of investment not know and not refused)
and if NVESTB1RT = 1 (1,000 or more)
and if NVESTB2RT = 1 (5,000 or more)
and if NVESTB3RT = 1 (25,000 or more)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestb5rt (c_hholdinvest_ip) investment 100,000 or more

household_ip3.nvestljrt

Investment joint with someone outside household

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS. THIS QUESTION REFERS TO INVESTRTCODE

Text: Is/are these investment(s) held jointly with anyone outside this household?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 4 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 4 and has investments)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.nvestlskrt

Investments amount held by household members

Type: number

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT OF THIS TYPE, CONSIDER ALL ACCOUNTS. THIS QUESTION REFERS TO INVESTRTCODE IF DON'T KNOW / CAN'T SAY, ASK FOR ESTIMATE. ENTER VALUE TO THE NEAREST POUND.

Text: About how much of the amount in investments is held by members of this household?

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 4 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 4 and has investments)
and if NVESTLJRT = 1 (Investments held in joint names with people outside the household)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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) OR (HsOwnd = 3|4) (rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent>0 (last rental payment is provided)
and if renthb = 1 (receives rent rebate or rent allowance)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.rentll

Landlord of rented accommodation

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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) OR (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.rentp

Who rents accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF TENANT IS NOT IN HOUSEHOLD ENTER 0 F9 FOR HELP

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household member
1Person number 1
2Person number 2
3Person number 3
4Person number 4
5Person number 5
6Person number 6c_rentp6 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 6
7Person number 7c_rentp7 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 7
8Person number 8c_rentp8 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 8
9Person number 9c_rentp9 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 9
10Person number 10c_rentp10 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 10
11Person number 11c_rentp11 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 11
12Person number 12c_rentp12 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 12
13Person number 13c_rentp13 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 13
14Person number 14c_rentp14 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 14
15Person number 15c_rentp15 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 15
16Person number 16

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

household_ip3.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 and 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.

Associated variables:

household_ip3.xpduely

Amount spent on gas and electricity combined

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.xpelecy

Amount spent on electricity

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP

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

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

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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 spent in total on meals or snacks purchased outside the home in the last four weeks? Please include food bought from takeaways, restaurants, sandwich shops, work or school canteens but do not include alcohol.

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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.

Associated variables:

household_ip3.xpgasy

Amount spent on gas

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP

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

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

Associated variables:

household_ip3.xphsdb

Problems paying for housing

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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 I 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

Associated variables:

household_ip3.xphsdbaowe

Amount owed on household utilities

Type: number

Source: Adapted from HILDA

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TO THE NEAREST POUND.

Text: What is the total value of these unpaid household bills?

Universe:
if xphsdba = 2|3 (Behind in payment of some or all bills)

Associated variables:

  • c_xphsdbaowe (c_hhresp_ip) amount owed on household utilities

household_ip3.xphsdct

Problems paying Council Tax

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS question adapted from FRS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if region = 1|2|3 & hsctax <> 9 (address in England, Wales or Scotland and council tax band provided)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.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) OR (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)

Associated variables:

household_ip3.xpoily

Amount spent on oil

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP

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

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

Associated variables:

household_ip3.xpsfly

Amount spent on other fuel

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP

Text: In the last year, since 1st interview month interview year - 1, how much has your household spent on other fuel, including solid fuel?

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

Associated variables:

household_ip3.nvestc3rt

Investments 50,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 2 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 2 and has investments)
and if NVESTKRT = DK (total value of investments not known)
and if NVESTC1RT = 1 (5,000 or more)
and if NVESTC2RT = 1 (15,000 or more)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestc3rt (c_hhresp_ip) investments 50,000 or more

household_ip3.nvestc5rt

Investments 100,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 2 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 2 and has investments)
and if NVESTKRT = DK (total value of investments not known)
and if NVESTC1RT = 1 (5,000 or more)
and if NVESTC2RT = 1 (15,000 or more)
and if NVESTC3RT = 1 (50,000 or more)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestc5rt (c_hhresp_ip) investments 100,000 or more

household_ip3.nvestc4rt

Investments 1,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: Would it amount to £ 1,000 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 2 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 2 and has investments)
and if NVESTKRT = DK (total value of investments not known)
and if NVESTC1RT = 2 | DK (less than 5,000 or amount not known)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestc4rt (c_hhresp_ip) investments 1,000 or more

household_ip3.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 F9 FOR HELP

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household member
1Person number 1c_hsowr11 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 1
2Person number 2c_hsowr12 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 2
3Person number 3c_hsowr13 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 3
4Person number 4c_hsowr14 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 4
5Person number 5c_hsowr15 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 5
6Person number 6c_hsowr16 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 6
7Person number 7c_hsowr17 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 7
8Person number 8c_hsowr18 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 8
9Person number 9c_hsowr19 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 9
10Person number 10c_hsowr110 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 10
11Person number 11c_hsowr111 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 11
12Person number 12c_hsowr112 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 12
13Person number 13c_hsowr113 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 13
14Person number 14c_hsowr114 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 14
15Person number 15c_hsowr115 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 15
16Person number 16c_hsowr116 (c_hhresp_ip) mc person number 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 or now owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership)

household_ip3.nvestjrt

Investments held with people outside household

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Are these investments held in joint names with anyone outside the household?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 2 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 2 and has investments)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestjrt (c_hhresp_ip) investments held with people outside household

household_ip3.nvestskrt

Investments amount held by household members

Type: number

Source: BHPS adapted

Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW / CAN'T SAY, ASK FOR ESTIMATE. ENTER VALUE TO THE NEAREST POUND.

Text: About how much of the amount in investments is held by members of this household?

Universe:
if ff_hhdaw3 = 2 & ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Assets and debt experimental group 2 and has investments)
and if NVESTJRT = 1 (investments held in joint names with people outside the household)

Associated variables:

  • c_nvestskrt (c_hhresp_ip) investments amount held by household members

household_ip3.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 £ F9 FOR HELP

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) OR (HsOwnd = 3|4) (rented accommodation is not rent free)

Associated variables:

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