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household_ip9

Household Questionnaire

Questions 113

household_ip9.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_ip9.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_ip9.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.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Television seti_cduse1 (i_hhresp_ip) television set
2DVD/Blu-Ray playeri_cduse2 (i_hhresp_ip) dvd/blu-ray player
5Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)i_cduse5 (i_hhresp_ip) deep freeze or fridge freezer (exclude: fridge only)
6Washing machinei_cduse6 (i_hhresp_ip) washing machine
7Tumble drieri_cduse7 (i_hhresp_ip) tumble drier
8Dish washeri_cduse8 (i_hhresp_ip) dish washer
9Microwave oveni_cduse9 (i_hhresp_ip) microwave oven
12Landline telephonei_cduse12 (i_hhresp_ip) landline telephone
13Mobile telephone (anyone in household)i_cduse13 (i_hhresp_ip) mobile telephone (anyone in household)
96Or none of the above?i_cduse96 (i_hhresp_ip) or none of the above?

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

household_ip9.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_ip9.matdepi

Material deprivation: money for self

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.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_ip9.carn2h

Car/Van bought new or secondhand

Type: choice

Source: Department for Transport

Interviewer Instruction: IF NECESSARY, CLARIFY BY YOUR HOUSEHOLD OR (IF OWNED BY NON-HOUSEHOLD MEMBER) THE PERSON WHO NOW OWNS IT.

Text: Was this car/van bought or obtained new or second hand?

OptionLabel
1New
2Second hand
98Don't know or not sure

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

household_ip9.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_ip9.cdepdo2

Do a hobby/leisure activity

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Do a hobby or leisure activity?

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

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

household_ip9.cdepdo3

Have friends over

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.cdepdo4

Regular organised activity

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.cdepdo5

Eat fruit and veg every day

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.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 HHGRID.OrigAdd = 1ff_IdateHHGRID.OrigAdd = 2becoming the owner of the property?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_ip9.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_ip9.cdepdo6

Have a warm winter coat

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Have a warm winter coat?

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

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

household_ip9.cdephave1

Family holiday

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.cdephave2

Own bedrooms

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.cdephave3

Leisure equipment

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.cdephave4

Celebrations on special occasions

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.cdeptrp

Child goes on school trips

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) does/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 (GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS615 > 0) OR (CPlay = 4) (One or more children aged 6 to 15 in the household OR children under 6 that are already at school)

household_ip9.cplay

Toddler attends social group

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) does/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 GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS05 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 5 in the household)

household_ip9.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_ip9.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
1Electricityi_fuelhave1 (i_hhresp_ip) electricity
2Gas, including Calor Gasi_fuelhave2 (i_hhresp_ip) gas, including calor gas
3Oili_fuelhave3 (i_hhresp_ip) oil
4Other fuel, including solid fueli_fuelhave4 (i_hhresp_ip) other fuel, including solid fuel
96Or none of these?i_fuelhave96 (i_hhresp_ip) or none of these?

household_ip9.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_ip9.heatch

Household has central heating

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_ip9.hsbeds

Number of bedrooms

Type: number

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

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

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

household_ip9.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_ip9.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_ip9.hsrooms

Number of other rooms in accommodation

Type: number

Source: BHPS

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

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

household_ip9.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_ip9.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_ip9.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_ip9.inthhold

Intro household interview

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: This interview is completely voluntary, if we should come to any question that you don't want to answer, just let me know and we'll go on to the next question.

OptionLabel
1Continue

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

household_ip9.invdocs

Investments: documents seen by interviewer

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1Yes, respondent checked relevant documents
2No, respondent did not check any documents

Universe:
if ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)

household_ip9.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 ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)
and if NVESTAMTRT = DK & NVESTAMTRT <> REF (Current balance of investment not known and not refused)
and if NVESTB1RT = 1 (1,000 or more)

household_ip9.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_ip9.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}]i_rentinc1 (i_hhresp_ip) [water and/or sewerage charges (if region = gb)]
2Heating or lighting or hot wateri_rentinc2 (i_hhresp_ip) heating or lighting or hot water
3[Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}]i_rentinc3 (i_hhresp_ip) [council tax (if region = gb)] / [rates (if region = ni)]
96None of thesei_rentinc96 (i_hhresp_ip) none of these

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

household_ip9.ivh

PNO of person answering HH questions

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberi_ivh0 (i_hhresp_ip) non-household member
1Person number 1i_ivh1 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 1
2Person number 2i_ivh2 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 2
3Person number 3i_ivh3 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 3
4Person number 4i_ivh4 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 4
5Person number 5i_ivh5 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 5
6Person number 6i_ivh6 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 6
7Person number 7i_ivh7 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 7
8Person number 8i_ivh8 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 8
9Person number 9i_ivh9 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 9
10Person number 10i_ivh10 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 10
11Person number 11i_ivh11 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 11
12Person number 12i_ivh12 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 12
13Person number 13i_ivh13 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 13
14Person number 14i_ivh14 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 14
15Person number 15i_ivh15 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 15
16Person number 16i_ivh16 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 16

household_ip9.matdepa

Material deprivation: holiday

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.matdepd

Material deprivation: house

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.matdepe

Material deprivation: contents insurance

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Household contents insurance?

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

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

household_ip9.matdepf

Material deprivation: savings

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.matdepg

Material deprivation: furniture

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Enough money to replace any worn out furniture?

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

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

household_ip9.matdeph

Material deprivation: electrical goods

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.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_ip9.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_ip9.mgtype

Type of mortgage

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

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)

household_ip9.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 extension
2Home improvements or repairs
3Car purchasei_mgxty3 (i_hhresp_ip) car purchase
4Other consumer goodsi_mgxty4 (i_hhresp_ip) other consumer goods
5Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goodsi_mgxty5 (i_hhresp_ip) emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goods
6Consolidationi_mgxty6 (i_hhresp_ip) consolidation
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_ip9.mgynot

How home came to be owned outright

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

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

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

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

household_ip9.ncars

Number of cars in household

Type: number

Source: BHPS

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

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

household_ip9.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 ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)

household_ip9.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 ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)
and if NVESTAMTRT = DK & NVESTAMTRT <> REF (Current balance of investment not known and not refused)

household_ip9.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 ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)
and if NVESTAMTRT = DK & NVESTAMTRT <> REF (Current balance of investment not known and not refused)
and if NVESTB1RT = 1 (1,000 or more)
and if NVESTB2RT = 1 (5,000 or more)

household_ip9.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 ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)
and if NVESTAMTRT = DK & NVESTAMTRT <> REF (Current balance of investment not known and not refused)
and if NVESTB1RT = 2 (less than 1,000)

household_ip9.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 ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)
and if NVESTAMTRT = DK & NVESTAMTRT <> REF (Current balance of investment not known 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)

household_ip9.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 ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)

household_ip9.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 ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)
and if NVESTLJRT = 1 (Investments held in joint names with people outside the household)

household_ip9.pdepa

One filling meal a day

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepa1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepa2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepa3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepa4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepa5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepa6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepa7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepa8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepa97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.pdepc

See friends/family

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepc1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepc2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepc3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepc4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepc5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepc6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepc7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepc8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepc97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.pdepe

Replace cooker when broken

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepe1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepe2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepe3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepe4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepe5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepe6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepe7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepe8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepe97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.pdepi

Home kept warm

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

Text: Is your home kept adequately warm?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepi1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepi2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepi3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepi4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepi5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepi6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepi7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepi8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepi97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.pdepk

Has a telephone

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepk1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepk2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepk3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepk4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepk5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepk6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepk7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepk8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepk97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.pdepl

Access to a car/taxi

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepl1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepl2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepl3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepl4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepl5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepl6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepl7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepl8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepl97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.pdepm

Hair cut regularly

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepm1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepm2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepm3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepm4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepm5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepm6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepm7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepm8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepm97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.pdepn

Has warm waterproof coat

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepn1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepn2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepn3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepn4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepn5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepn6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepn7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepn8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepn97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.pdepo

Able to pay unexpected expense

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepo1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepo2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepo3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepo4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepo5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepo6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepo7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepo8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepo97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.pdepoh

How pay unexpected expense

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Use income but would need to cut back on essentialsi_pdepoh1 (i_hhresp_ip) use income but would need to cut back on essentials
2Use income and would not need to cut back on essentialsi_pdepoh2 (i_hhresp_ip) use income and would not need to cut back on essentials
3Use savingsi_pdepoh3 (i_hhresp_ip) use savings
4Use a form of credit (e.g. credit card or take out a loan)i_pdepoh4 (i_hhresp_ip) use a form of credit (e.g. credit card or take out a loan)
5Get the money from friends or family as a gift or loani_pdepoh5 (i_hhresp_ip) get the money from friends or family as a gift or loan
97SPONTANEOUS: Otheri_pdepoh97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: other

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

household_ip9.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 (Last rental payment is provided)
and if renthb = 1 (Receives rent rebate or rent allowance)

household_ip9.rentll

Landlord of rented accommodation

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

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

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

household_ip9.rentp

Who rents accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberi_rentp0 (i_hhresp_ip) No person: rents accommodation
1Person number 1i_rentp1 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 1: rents accommodation
2Person number 2i_rentp2 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 2: rents accommodation
3Person number 3i_rentp3 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 3: rents accommodation
4Person number 4i_rentp4 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 4: rents accommodation
5Person number 5i_rentp5 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 5: rents accommodation
6Person number 6i_rentp6 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 6: rents accommodation
7Person number 7i_rentp7 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 7: rents accommodation
8Person number 8i_rentp8 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 8: rents accommodation
9Person number 9i_rentp9 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 9: rents accommodation
10Person number 10i_rentp10 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 10: rents accommodation
11Person number 11i_rentp11 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 11: rents accommodation
12Person number 12i_rentp12 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 12: rents accommodation
13Person number 13i_rentp13 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 13: rents accommodation
14Person number 14i_rentp14 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 14: rents accommodation
15Person number 15i_rentp15 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 15: rents accommodation
16Person number 16i_rentp16 (i_hhresp_ip) Person number 16: rents accommodation

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

household_ip9.whodrive

Main driver of car

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: IF DRIVEN EQUALLY BY MORE THAN ONE PERSON CODE FIRST PERSON NAMED RECORD PERSON NUMBER FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID

Text: Who drives this car most often?

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

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

household_ip9.xpaltob_g3

Amount spent on alcohol

Type: number

Source: UKHLS (IP1 adapted)

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

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

household_ip9.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_ip9.xpelecy

Amount spent on electricity

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT

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

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

household_ip9.xpfdout_g3

Amount spent on meals/snacks outside the home

Type: number

Source: UKHLS (IP1 adapted)

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

Text: And about how much have you HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1and other members of your household spent in total on meals 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.

household_ip9.xpfood1_g3

Amount spent on food from supermarket

Type: number

Source: UKHLS (IP1 adapted)

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

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

household_ip9.xpgasy

Amount spent on gas

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT

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

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

household_ip9.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_ip9.xphsdba

Problems paying bills

Type: choice

Source: FRS adapted

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

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

household_ip9.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_ip9.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_ip9.xpoily

Amount spent on oil

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT

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

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

household_ip9.xpsfly

Amount spent on other fuel

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT

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

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

household_ip9.rentf

Accommodation rented furnished or other

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Do you rent your accommodation...

OptionLabel
1Furnished
2Partly furnished
3Or unfurnished?

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

household_ip9.hsjb

Accommodation with present job: renter

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_ip9.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_ip9.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?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberi_hsowr10 (i_hhresp_ip) non-household member
1Person number 1i_hsowr11 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 1
2Person number 2i_hsowr12 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 2
3Person number 3i_hsowr13 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 3
4Person number 4i_hsowr14 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 4
5Person number 5i_hsowr15 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 5
6Person number 6i_hsowr16 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 6
7Person number 7i_hsowr17 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 7
8Person number 8i_hsowr18 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 8
9Person number 9i_hsowr19 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 9
10Person number 10i_hsowr110 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 10
11Person number 11i_hsowr111 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 11
12Person number 12i_hsowr112 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 12
13Person number 13i_hsowr113 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 13
14Person number 14i_hsowr114 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 14
15Person number 15i_hsowr115 (i_hhresp_ip) person number 15
16Person number 16i_hsowr116 (i_hhresp_ip) 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 this wave or now owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership)

household_ip9.hstotmg

Total amount secured against property

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: Could I just check, approximately how much is the total amount secured against this property, including your mortgage and any other loans secured on the property?

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_ip9.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_ip9.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_ip9.conintro

Food consumption intro

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (IP1)

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

OptionLabel
1Continue

household_ip9.hsctax

Council tax band of accommodation

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

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

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

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

household_ip9.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?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Home computer / Laptop / Netbook / Tablet computeri_nethow1 (i_hhresp_ip) home computer / laptop / netbook / tablet computer
2Digital Televisioni_nethow2 (i_hhresp_ip) digital television
3Mobile phonei_nethow3 (i_hhresp_ip) mobile phone
4Games consolei_nethow4 (i_hhresp_ip) games console
5Otheri_nethow5 (i_hhresp_ip) other

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

household_ip9.pcnet

Has access to the internet from home

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_ip9.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...

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Desktop computeri_hhpc1 (i_hhresp_ip) desktop computer
2Laptop computeri_hhpc2 (i_hhresp_ip) laptop computer
3Netbook computeri_hhpc3 (i_hhresp_ip) netbook computer
4Tablet computeri_hhpc4 (i_hhresp_ip) tablet computer
5Otheri_hhpc5 (i_hhresp_ip) other
96None of the above?i_hhpc96 (i_hhresp_ip) none of the above?

household_ip9.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

household_ip9.matdepj

Material deprivation: keep up with bills

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Keep up with bills and regular debt repayments?

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

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

household_ip9.pdepd

Holiday away from home

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepd1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepd2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepd3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepd4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepd5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepd6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepd7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepd8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepd97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.cdelply

Space outdoors to play

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Text: For the next question just answer yes or no.

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_ip9.nvestintro

Investments intro

Type: choice

Text: Learning more about how people get by financially these days is a very important part of this study. This year we are interested in learning more about the investments held by you or anyone in your household. They can be in one name only, in joint names among household members or held with people outside the household.

OptionLabel
1Continue

household_ip9.nvestrt

Investments

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: Which, if any, of these types of investments are held by you or anyone in your household?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1National Savings Certificates / National Savings Bonds (Capital, Income or Deposit)i_nvestrt1 (i_hhresp_ip) national savings certificates / national savings bonds
2Unit Trusts / Investment Trusts (excluding ISAs/PEPs)i_nvestrt2 (i_hhresp_ip) unit trusts / investment trusts (excluding isas/peps)
3Company stocks or shares, UK or foreign (excluding ISAs/PEPs)i_nvestrt3 (i_hhresp_ip) company stocks or shares, uk or foreign (excluding isas/peps)
97Other investments (e.g. gilts, government or company bonds or securities, stock options)i_nvestrt97 (i_hhresp_ip) other investments eg gilts, government/company bonds/securities, stock options
96SPONTANEOUS: None of thesei_nvestrt96 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: none of these

household_ip9.pdepb

Go out socially

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepb1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepb2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepb3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepb4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepb5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepb6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepb7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepb8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepb97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.pdepf

Home good state of repair

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepf1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepf2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepf3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepf4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepf5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepf6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepf7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepf8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepf97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.pdepg

Services in working order

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdepg1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdepg2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdepg3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdepg4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdepg5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdepg6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdepg7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdepg8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdepg97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.pdeph

Damp-free home

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

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

Text: Do you have a damp-free home?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesi_pdeph1 (i_hhresp_ip) yes
2No, do not have the money for thisi_pdeph2 (i_hhresp_ip) no, do not have the money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomei_pdeph3 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not a priority on current income
4No, health/disability prevents thisi_pdeph4 (i_hhresp_ip) no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringi_pdeph5 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpi_pdeph6 (i_hhresp_ip) no, there is no one to do this with or provide help
7No, this is not something wantedi_pdeph7 (i_hhresp_ip) no, this is not something wanted
8No, it is not relevanti_pdeph8 (i_hhresp_ip) no, it is not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otheri_pdeph97 (i_hhresp_ip) spontaneous: no, other

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

household_ip9.carfuel

Type of fuel car/van uses

Type: choice

Source: Department for Transport

Text: What fuel does the engine use?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Petroli_carfuel1 (i_hhresp_ip) car no.1: type of fuel car/van uses
2Dieseli_carfuel2 (i_hhresp_ip) car no.2: type of fuel car/van uses
3Compressed natural gasi_carfuel3 (i_hhresp_ip) car no.3: type of fuel car/van uses
4Biofuel blends over 5% (includes E85 - 85% Ethanol)i_carfuel4 (i_hhresp_ip) car no.4: type of fuel car/van uses
5Electric / batteryi_carfuel5 (i_hhresp_ip) car no.5: type of fuel car/van uses
6Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
7Hybrid (petrol/electric)
97Other type of fuel

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

household_ip9.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_ip9.ensze

Engine size

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Up to 700cc (0.7 litre)i_ensze1 (i_hhresp_ip) car no.1: engine size
2701 to 1000cc (0.7 to 1 litre)i_ensze2 (i_hhresp_ip) car no.2: engine size
31001 to 1300cc (1.0 to 1.3 litres)i_ensze3 (i_hhresp_ip) car no.3: engine size
41301 to 1400cc (1.3 to 1.4 litres)i_ensze4 (i_hhresp_ip) car no.4: engine size
51401 to 1500cc (1.4 to 1.5 litres)i_ensze5 (i_hhresp_ip) car no.5: engine size
61501 to 1800cc (1.5 to 1.8 litres)
71801 to 2000cc (1.8 to 2.0 litres)
82001 to 2500cc (2.1 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_ip9.rentwc

Weeks covered by last rental payment

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: What period did this cover?

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

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

household_ip9.investrtcode

Investment type identifier

Type: number

Universe:
if ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)

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