Questionnaire Module Main Survey
household_w1
Household Questionnaire
Questions 78
household_w1.hhqre
Time at start of household questionnaire
Type: time
- a_hhqre_tm (a_indresp) start time for household qre (seconds)
household_w1.ivh
PNO of person answering HH questions
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Person number 1 | a_ivh1 (a_hhresp) Person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 | a_ivh2 (a_hhresp) Person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 | a_ivh3 (a_hhresp) Person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 | a_ivh4 (a_hhresp) Person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 | a_ivh5 (a_hhresp) Person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 | a_ivh6 (a_hhresp) Person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 | a_ivh7 (a_hhresp) Person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 | a_ivh8 (a_hhresp) Person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 | a_ivh9 (a_hhresp) Person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 | a_ivh10 (a_hhresp) Person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 | a_ivh11 (a_hhresp) Person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 | a_ivh12 (a_hhresp) Person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 | a_ivh13 (a_hhresp) Person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 | a_ivh14 (a_hhresp) Person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 | a_ivh15 (a_hhresp) Person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 | a_ivh16 (a_hhresp) Person number 16 |
household_w1.hhendtimea
Time at end of household interview (Household Grid)
Type: time
household_w1.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: 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?
- a_hsbeds (a_hhresp) number of bedrooms
household_w1.hsrooms
Number of other rooms
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?
- a_hsrooms (a_hhresp) number of other rooms
household_w1.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Owned outright |
| 2 | Owned or on mortgage |
| 3 | Shared ownership |
| 4 | Rented |
| 5 | Rent free |
| 97 | Other |
- a_hsownd (a_hhresp) house owned or rented
household_w1.hsowr1
PNO of person(s) owning accommodation
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF OWNER IS NOT IN THE HOUSEHOLD ENTER 0
Text: In whose name is this (house/flat/room) owned?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member | a_hsowr10 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: non hh member |
| 1 | Person number 1 | a_hsowr11 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 | a_hsowr12 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 | a_hsowr13 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 | a_hsowr14 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 | a_hsowr15 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 | a_hsowr16 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 | a_hsowr17 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 | a_hsowr18 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 | a_hsowr19 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 | a_hsowr110 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 | a_hsowr111 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 | a_hsowr112 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 | a_hsowr113 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 | a_hsowr114 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 | a_hsowr115 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 | a_hsowr116 (a_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 16 |
Universe:
if hsownd = 1 | hsownd = 2 | hsownd = 3 (accommodation owned outright, being bought on mortgage or part-owned part-rented)
household_w1.hsval
Value of property: home owners
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RANGE GIVEN WRITE IN LOWEST FIGURE
Text: About how much would you expect to get for your home if you sold it today?
Universe:
if hsownd = 1 | hsownd = 2 | hsownd = 3 (accommodation owned outright, being bought on mortgage or part-owned part-rented)
- a_hsval (a_hhresp) value of property: home owners
household_w1.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 | hsownd = 2 | hsownd = 3 (accommodation owned outright, being bought on mortgage or part-owned part-rented)
- a_hsyrbuy (a_hhresp) year became owner: home owners
household_w1.hscost
Original purchase price of property
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF PAID NOTHING/INHERITED CODE 0
Text: How much did you pay for the property?
Universe:
if hsownd = 1 | hsownd = 2 | hsownd = 3 (accommodation owned outright, being bought on mortgage or part-owned part-rented)
- a_hscost (a_hhresp) original purchase price of property
household_w1.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 (accommodation being bought on mortgage or part-owned part-rented)
- a_hsyr04 (a_hhresp) year mortgage began
household_w1.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 hsownd = 2| hsownd = 3 (accommodation being bought on mortgage or part-owned part-rented)
- a_hstotmg (a_hhresp) total amount secured against property
household_w1.mglife
Years left on mortgage
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Text: How many years has the mortgage still to run?
Universe:
if hsownd = 2| hsownd = 3 (accommodation being bought on mortgage or part-owned part-rented)
- a_mglife (a_hhresp) years left on mortgage
household_w1.mgtype
Type of mortgage
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: Is your mortgage or loan ...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Repayment mortgage/loan |
| 2 | An endowment mortgage |
| 3 | Pt repayment/endowment |
| 4 | Interest only |
| 5 | Pt interest/pt repayment |
| 6 | Flexible mortgage |
| 97 | Other mortgage/loan |
Universe:
if hsownd = 2| hsownd = 3 (accommodation being bought on mortgage or part-owned part-rented)
- a_mgtype (a_hhresp) type of mortgage
household_w1.xpmg
Last total monthly mortgage payment
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE LIFE INSURANCE PAYMENTS IF PAID WITH MORTGAGE.
Text: How much was your last total monthly instalment on the mortgage(s) or loan(s)?
Universe:
if hsownd = 2| hsownd = 3 (accommodation being bought on mortgage or part-owned part-rented)
- a_xpmg (a_hhresp) last total monthly mortgage payment
household_w1.hsjb
Accommodation with present job: renter
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Does the accommodation go with the present job of anyone in the household?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if hsownd = 4 | hsownd = 5 (accommodation is rented or rent-free)
- a_hsjb (a_hhresp) accommodation with present job: renter
household_w1.rentp
Who rents accommodation
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF TENANT IS NOT IN HOUSEHOLD ENTER 0
Text: In whose name is this (house/flat/room) rented?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member | a_rentp0 (a_hhresp) Non-household member whether rents accommodation: non hh member |
| 1 | Person number 1 | a_rentp1 (a_hhresp) Person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 | a_rentp2 (a_hhresp) Person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 | a_rentp3 (a_hhresp) Person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 | a_rentp4 (a_hhresp) Person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 | a_rentp5 (a_hhresp) Person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 | a_rentp6 (a_hhresp) Person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 | a_rentp7 (a_hhresp) Person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 | a_rentp8 (a_hhresp) Person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 | a_rentp9 (a_hhresp) Person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 | a_rentp10 (a_hhresp) Person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 | a_rentp11 (a_hhresp) Person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 | a_rentp12 (a_hhresp) Person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 | a_rentp13 (a_hhresp) Person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 | a_rentp14 (a_hhresp) Person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 | a_rentp15 (a_hhresp) Person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 | a_rentp16 (a_hhresp) Person number 16 |
Universe:
if hsownd = 4 | hsownd = 5 (accommodation is rented or rent-free)
household_w1.rentll
Landlord of rented accommodation
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Who is the accommodation rented from or provided by?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Local Authority/Council |
| 2 | New Town Commission/Corp |
| 3 | Property company |
| 4 | Scot Homes/Communities |
| 5 | Other HA/coop/charitble |
| 6 | Employer (Organisation) |
| 7 | Other organisation |
| 8 | Relative |
| 9 | Employer |
| 10 | Other individual |
Universe:
if hsownd = 4 | hsownd = 5 (accommodation is rented or rent-free)
- a_rentll (a_hhresp) Landlord of rented accommodation
household_w1.rentf
Accommodation rented furnished or other
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: Do you rent your accommodation...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Furnished |
| 2 | Partly furnished |
| 3 | Or unfurnished? |
Universe:
if hsownd = 4 | hsownd = 5 (accommodation is rented or rent-free)
- a_rentf (a_hhresp) accommodation rented furnished or other
household_w1.rent
Net amount of last rent payment
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF 100% RENT REBATE CODE 0
Text: How much was the last rent payment, including any services or water charges but after any rebates?
Universe:
if hsownd = 4 (accommodation is rented)
- a_rent (a_hhresp) net amount of last rent payment
household_w1.rentwc
Weeks covered by last rental payment
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: What period did this cover?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | One week |
| 2 | Two weeks |
| 3 | Three weeks |
| 4 | Four weeks |
| 5 | Calender month |
| 7 | Two calender months |
| 8 | Eight times a year |
| 9 | Nine times a year |
| 10 | Ten times a year |
| 13 | Three months/13 weeks |
| 26 | Six months/26 weeks |
| 52 | 1 year/12 months/52weeks |
| 90 | Less than one week |
| 95 | One off/lump sum |
| 96 | None of these |
Universe:
if hsownd = 4 (accommodation is rented)
and if rent>0 (last rental payment is provided)
- a_rentwc (a_hhresp) weeks covered by last rental payment
household_w1.rentinc
Payments included
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Did your last rent include any payment for any of the following things?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water and/or sewerage charges | a_rentinc1 (a_hhresp) [Water and/or sewerage charges {If REGION = GB}] |
| 2 | Heating or lighting or hot water | a_rentinc2 (a_hhresp) Heating or lighting or hot water |
| 3 | Council tax (Rates) | a_rentinc3 (a_hhresp) [Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}] |
| 96 | None of these | a_rentinc96 (a_hhresp) None of these |
Universe:
if hsownd = 4 (accommodation is rented)
and if rent>0 (last rental payment is provided)
household_w1.renthb
Housing Benefit
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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if hsownd = 4 (accommodation is rented)
and if rent>0 (last rental payment is provided)
- a_renthb (a_hhresp) housing benefit
household_w1.rentg
Gross rent including Housing Benefit
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
Text: So what would the last rent payment have been if Housing Benefit had not been deducted from it?
Universe:
if hsownd = 4 (accommodation is rented)
and if rent>0 (last rental payment is provided)
and if renthb = 1 (receives rent rebate or rent allowance)
- a_rentg (a_hhresp) gross rent including housing benefit
household_w1.fuelhave
Domestic fuel
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: Which of the following types of domestic fuel do you have in your accommodation...
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electricity | a_fuelhave1 (a_hhresp) Electricity |
| 2 | Gas, including Calor Gas | a_fuelhave2 (a_hhresp) Gas, including Calor Gas |
| 3 | Oil | a_fuelhave3 (a_hhresp) Oil |
| 4 | Other fuel, including solid fuel | a_fuelhave4 (a_hhresp) Other fuel, including solid fuel |
| 96 | Or none of these? | a_fuelhave96 (a_hhresp) Or none of these? |
household_w1.fuelduel
Separate or combined gas and electricity bill
Type: choice
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Text: Do you pay your gas and electric as one bill or separately?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | One bill |
| 2 | Separately |
Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelhave = 2 (has gas and electricity in accommodation)
- a_fuelduel (a_hhresp) separate or combined gas and electricity bill
household_w1.xpduely
Amount electricity and gas
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Text: In the last year, since [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)
- a_xpduely (a_hhresp) amount electricity and gas
household_w1.xpelecy
Amount electricity
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER '0' IF NOTHING SPENT
Text: In the last year, since [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)
- a_xpelecy (a_hhresp) amount electricity
household_w1.xpgasy
Amount gas
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER '0' IF NOTHING SPENT
Text: In the last year, since [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)
- a_xpgasy (a_hhresp) amount gas
household_w1.xpoily
Amount oil
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER '0' IF NOTHING SPENT
Text: In the last year, since [INTERVIEW MONTH] [INTERVIEW YEAR - 1], how much has your household spent on oil?
Universe:
if fuelhave = 3 (has oil in accommodation)
- a_xpoily (a_hhresp) amount oil
household_w1.xpsfly
Amount other fuel
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER '0' IF NOTHING SPENT
Text: In the last year, since [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)
- a_xpsfly (a_hhresp) amount other fuel
household_w1.heatch
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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
- a_heatch (a_hhresp) central heating
household_w1.solar1
Install solar panels for electricity
Type: choice
Source: DEFRA (adapted)
Text: Have you installed or are you seriously considering any of the following...
solar panels for electricity?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes - fitted |
| 2 | Yes - considering |
| 3 | No |
| 4 | Considered and rejected |
- a_solar1 (a_hhresp) install solar panels for electricity
household_w1.solar2
Install solar water heating
Type: choice
Source: DEFRA (adapted)
Text: Solar water heating?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes - fitted |
| 2 | Yes - considering |
| 3 | No |
| 4 | Considered and rejected |
- a_solar2 (a_hhresp) install solar water heating
household_w1.solar3
Install wind turbine to generate electricity
Type: choice
Source: DEFRA (adapted)
Text: A wind turbine to generate electricity?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes - fitted |
| 2 | Yes - considering |
| 3 | No |
| 4 | Considered and rejected |
- a_solar3 (a_hhresp) install wind turbine to generate electricity
household_w1.etariff
Considering Green Tariff
Type: choice
Source: DEFRA (adapted)
Text: Does your household buy, or is your household seriously considering buying its electricity on a Green Tariff? By Green Tariff we mean a payment scheme where your electricity supplier provides electricity from renewable sources such as wind power to the National Grid for the amount you use.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes - already buy |
| 2 | Yes - considering |
| 3 | No - neither |
| 4 | Considered and rejected |
Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 (has electricity in accommodation)
- a_etariff (a_hhresp) considering green tariff
household_w1.rubrec
Separate items for recycling
Type: choice
Source: DEFRA (adapted)
Text: Do you separate your rubbish into items that can be recycled through your normal rubbish collection always, usually, sometimes or never?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Always |
| 2 | Usually |
| 3 | Sometimes |
| 4 | Never |
| 5 | Not thru norm collection |
- a_rubrec (a_hhresp) separate items for recycling
household_w1.othrec1
Frequency of using bottle bank
Type: choice
Source: DEFRA (adapted)
Text: And how often does your household use bottle banks in your area?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Very often |
| 2 | Fairly often |
| 3 | Not very often |
| 4 | Never |
| 5 | No recycling in area |
- a_othrec1 (a_hhresp) frequency of using bottle bank
household_w1.othrec2
Frequency of using paper recycling point
Type: choice
Source: DEFRA (adapted)
Text: Paper or cardboard recycling points?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Very often |
| 2 | Fairly often |
| 3 | Not very often |
| 4 | Never |
| 5 | No recycling in area |
- a_othrec2 (a_hhresp) frequency of using paper recycling point
household_w1.othrec3
Frequency of using Plastic bag recycling point
Type: choice
Source: DEFRA (adapted)
Text: Plastic bag recycling point, including at a supermarket?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Very often |
| 2 | Fairly often |
| 3 | Not very often |
| 4 | Never |
| 5 | No recycling in area |
- a_othrec3 (a_hhresp) frequency of using plastic bag recycling point
household_w1.othrec4
Frequency of using garden waste recycling facility
Type: choice
Source: DEFRA (adapted)
Text: Garden waste recycling facilities?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Very often |
| 2 | Fairly often |
| 3 | Not very often |
| 4 | Never |
| 5 | No recycling in area |
- a_othrec4 (a_hhresp) frequency of using garden waste recycling facility
household_w1.hsctax
Council tax band
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: THIS MUST BE THE BAND SET BY THE COUNCIL. DO NOT ACCEPT INFORMANT'S OWN ESTIMATE OF VALUE OF PROPERTY.
Text: Could you please tell me which Council Tax band this accommodation is in? The bands run from Band A to Band H.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A |
| 2 | B |
| 3 | C |
| 4 | D |
| 5 | E |
| 6 | F |
| 7 | G |
| 8 | H |
| 9 | Household accommodation not valued separately/included in rent |
Universe:
if HHGRID.region = 1|2|3 (address in England, Wales or Scotland)
- a_hsctax (a_hhresp) Council tax band of accommodation
household_w1.xphsdb
Behind with rent/mortgage
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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if hsownd = 2|3|4|97 (house being bought on a mortgage, part-rented or rented)
- a_xphsdb (a_hhresp) behind with rent/mortgage
household_w1.xphsdct
Behind with Council Tax
Type: choice
Source: FRS (adapted)
Text: In the last twelve months, have you ever found yourself behind with paying your Council Tax?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if hsctax <> 9 (council tax band provided)
- a_xphsdct (a_hhresp) behind with council tax
household_w1.xphsdba
Up to date with all 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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Up to date w all bills |
| 2 | Behind with some bills |
| 3 | Behind with all bills |
- a_xphsdba (a_hhresp) up to date with all bills
household_w1.cduse
Consumer durables in accommodation
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF COMBINED TV/VIDEO CODE 1 & 2
Text: Could you please tell me which of the following items you have in your (part of the) accommodation. Just tell me the numbers that apply.
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colour television | a_cduse1 (a_hhresp) Television set |
| 2 | Video recorder/DVD player | a_cduse2 (a_hhresp) DVD/Blu-Ray player |
| 3 | Satellite dish/Sky TV | a_cduse3 (a_hhresp) satellite dish/sky tv |
| 4 | Cable TV | a_cduse4 (a_hhresp) cable tv |
| 5 | Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only) | a_cduse5 (a_hhresp) Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only) |
| 6 | Washing machine | a_cduse6 (a_hhresp) Washing machine |
| 7 | Tumble drier | a_cduse7 (a_hhresp) Tumble drier |
| 8 | Dish washer | a_cduse8 (a_hhresp) Dish washer |
| 9 | Microwave oven | a_cduse9 (a_hhresp) Microwave oven |
| 10 | Home computer/PC (not games console) | a_cduse10 (a_hhresp) home computer/pc (not games console) |
| 11 | Compact disc player (INCLUDE if part of a sound system) | a_cduse11 (a_hhresp) compact disc player |
| 12 | Landline telephone | a_cduse12 (a_hhresp) Landline telephone |
| 13 | Mobile telephone (anyone in household) | a_cduse13 (a_hhresp) Mobile telephone (anyone in household) |
| 96 | Or none of the above? | a_cduse96 (a_hhresp) Or none of the above? |
household_w1.pcnet
Access to the internet
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Does your household have access to the internet from home?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if cduse = 10 (there is a home computer in the household)
- a_pcnet (a_hhresp) access to the internet
household_w1.pcbroad
Broadband connection
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Do you have a broadband connection from your home computer?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if cduse = 10 (there is a home computer in the household)
and if pcnet = 1 (household has access to the internet from home)
- a_pcbroad (a_hhresp) broadband connection
household_w1.conintro
Food consumption intro
Type: text
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.
household_w1.xpfood1_g3
Amount spent on food from food shops
Type: number
Source: UKHLS IP1 (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: DO NOT INCLUDE MEALS OR SNACKS PURCHASED AND EATEN OUTSIDE THE HOME
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.
- a_xpfood1_g3 (a_hhresp) amount food
household_w1.xpfdout_g3
Amount spent on food eaten outside the home
Type: number
Source: UKHLS IP1 (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE TAKEAWAYS DELIVERED TO THE HOME
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.
- a_xpfdout_g3 (a_hhresp) food outside the home
household_w1.xpaltob_g3
Amount spent on alcohol
Type: number
Source: UKHLS IP1 (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW, ASK FOR ESTIMATE
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.
- a_xpaltob_g3 (a_hhresp) total amount spent on alcohol
household_w1.matdepa
Holiday
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: Next we have some questions about the sorts of things that some families/people have but which many people have difficulty finding the money for.
For each of the following things please tell me the number from the showcard which best explains whether you (and your family/partner) have it or not. Do you (and your family partner) have...
A holiday away from home for at least one week a year, whilst not staying with relatives at their home?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | I/We have this |
| 2 | Can't afford it |
| 3 | Don't need it now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
- a_matdepa (a_hhresp) holiday
household_w1.matdepb
Friends/family around for drink or meal
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: Friends or family around for a drink or meal at least once a month?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | I/We have this |
| 2 | Can't afford it |
| 3 | Don't need it now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
- a_matdepb (a_hhresp) friends/family around for drink or meal
household_w1.matdepc
All weather shoes
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: Two pairs of all weather shoes for all adult members of the family?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | I/We have this |
| 2 | Can't afford it |
| 3 | Don't need it now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
- a_matdepc (a_hhresp) all weather shoes
household_w1.matdepd
House in decent state of repair
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: Enough money to keep your house in a decent state of repair?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | I/We have this |
| 2 | Can't afford it |
| 3 | Don't need it now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
- a_matdepd (a_hhresp) house in decent state of repair
household_w1.matdepe
Household contents insurance
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: Household contents insurance?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | I/We have this |
| 2 | Can't afford it |
| 3 | Don't need it now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
- a_matdepe (a_hhresp) household contents insurance
household_w1.matdepf
Regular savings
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: Enough money to make regular savings of £10 a month or more for rainy days or retirement?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | I/We have this |
| 2 | Can't afford it |
| 3 | Don't need it now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
- a_matdepf (a_hhresp) regular savings
household_w1.matdepg
Replace worn out furniture
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: Enough money to replace any worn out furniture?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | I/We have this |
| 2 | Can't afford it |
| 3 | Don't need it now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
- a_matdepg (a_hhresp) replace worn out furniture
household_w1.matdeph
Replace or repair major electrical goods
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: Enough money to replace or repair major electrical goods such as a refrigerator or a washing machine, when broken?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | I/We have this |
| 2 | Can't afford it |
| 3 | Don't need it now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
- a_matdeph (a_hhresp) replace or repair major electrical goods
household_w1.hheat
Keep accommodation warm enough
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE 'CAN'T AFFORD IT' AS NO
Text: For the next question please just answer yes or no. In winter, are you able to keep this accommodation warm enough?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
| 3 | Doesn't apply |
- a_hheat (a_hhresp) keep accommodation warm enough
household_w1.cdephave1
Children have family holidays
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 1: Cannot afford, 2: Doesn't need, 3: (all) have
Text: The next questions are about all the children you [NAME](and your partner) are responsible for in this household. Please think about your children when answering these questions
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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Child(ren) has/have it |
| 2 | Can't afford it now |
| 3 | Don't need it now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
Universe:
if IVH = HHGRID.RESPM16 | HHGRID.RESPF16 (Person completing the household questionnaire is the mother or father of a child under 16 in the household)
- a_cdephave1 (a_hhresp) children have family holidays
household_w1.cdephave2
Children have enough bedrooms
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: And are there enough bedrooms for every child of 10 or over of a different sex to have their own bedroom?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Child(ren) has/have it |
| 2 | Can't afford it now |
| 3 | Don't need it now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
Universe:
if IVH = HHGRID.RESPM16 | HHGRID.RESPF16 (Person completing the household questionnaire is the mother or father of a child under 16 in the household)
- a_cdephave2 (a_hhresp) children have enough bedrooms
household_w1.cdephave3
Children have leisure equipment
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: Leisure equipment such as sports equipment or a bicycle?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Child(ren) has/have it |
| 2 | Can't afford it now |
| 3 | Don't need it now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
Universe:
if IVH = HHGRID.RESPM16 | HHGRID.RESPF16 (Person completing the household questionnaire is the mother or father of a child under 16 in the household)
- a_cdephave3 (a_hhresp) children have leisure equipment
household_w1.cdephave4
Children have celebrations on special occassions
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: Celebrations on special occassions such as birthdays, Christmas or other religious festivals?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Child(ren) has/have it |
| 2 | Can't afford it now |
| 3 | Don't need it now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
Universe:
if IVH = HHGRID.RESPM16 | HHGRID.RESPF16 (Person completing the household questionnaire is the mother or father of a child under 16 in the household)
- a_cdephave4 (a_hhresp) children have celebrations on special occassions
household_w1.cdepdo1
Children go swimming
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 1: Cannot afford, 2: Doesn't need, 3: (all) have
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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Child(ren) does/do this |
| 2 | Can't afford it now |
| 3 | Don't want/need now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
Universe:
if IVH = HHGRID.RESPM16 | HHGRID.RESPF16 (Person completing the household questionnaire is the mother or father of a child under 16 in the household)
- a_cdepdo1 (a_hhresp) children go swimming
household_w1.cdepdo2
Children do hobbies/leisure activities
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: Do a hobby or leisure activity?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Child(ren) does/do this |
| 2 | Can't afford it now |
| 3 | Don't want/need now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
Universe:
if IVH = HHGRID.RESPM16 | HHGRID.RESPF16 (Person completing the household questionnaire is the mother or father of a child under 16 in the household)
- a_cdepdo2 (a_hhresp) children do hobbies/leisure activities
household_w1.cdepdo3
Children have friends round
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Text: Have friends around for tea or a snack once a fortnight?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Child(ren) does/do this |
| 2 | Can't afford it now |
| 3 | Don't want/need now |
| 4 | Does not apply |
Universe:
if IVH = HHGRID.RESPM16 | HHGRID.RESPF16 (Person completing the household questionnaire is the mother or father of a child under 16 in the household)
- a_cdepdo3 (a_hhresp) children have friends round
household_w1.cplay
Children attend nursery/playgroup
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 1: Cannot afford, 2: Doesn't need, 3: (all) have
Text: Does your child/do your children go to a toddler group, nursery or playgroup at least once a week?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Child(ren) do this |
| 2 | We can't afford it |
| 3 | Don't want/need it |
| 4 | NA Child(ren) at school |
Universe:
if IVH has child aged <6 (Person completing the household questionnaire has a child under 6)
- a_cplay (a_hhresp) children attend nursery/playgroup
household_w1.cdeptrp
Children go on school trips
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Interviewer Instruction: PRIORITY ORDER OF CODES IS 1: Cannot afford, 2: Doesn't need, 3: (all) have
Text: Does your child/do your children go on school trips?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Child(ren) do this |
| 2 | We can't afford it |
| 3 | Don't want/need it |
| 4 | NA Child(ren) not at sch |
Universe:
if IVH has child aged >5 OR CPlay = 4 (Person completing the household questionnaire has a child over 5 or child under 5 but already at school)
- a_cdeptrp (a_hhresp) children go on school trips
household_w1.cdelply
Outdoor space for children 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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if IVH = HHGRID.RESPM16 | HHGRID.RESPF16 (Person completing the household questionnaire is the mother or father of a child under 16 in the household)
- a_cdelply (a_hhresp) outdoor space for children to play
household_w1.ncars
Number of cars in household
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE COMPANY VEHICLES IF AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE USE
Text: How many cars or vans in total does your household own or have continuous use of?
- a_ncars (a_hhresp) number of cars in household
household_w1.carnum
Car number
Type: number
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (there are cars in the household)
- a_carnum1 (a_hhresp) car number 1
- a_carnum2 (a_hhresp) car number 2
- a_carnum3 (a_hhresp) car number 3
- a_carnum4 (a_hhresp) car number 4
- a_carnum5 (a_hhresp) engine size of car 5
household_w1.ensize
Engine size
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT IF NECESSARY
Text: What is the engine size of [your first/second etc] car/van?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Small engine - under 1400cc / 1.0 - 1.3999 |
| 2 | Medium engine - 1400 to under 2000cc / 1.4 - 1.9999 |
| 3 | Large engine - 2000+cc / 2.0 or larger |
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (there are cars in the household)
- a_ensize1 (a_hhresp) engine size of car 1
- a_ensize2 (a_hhresp) engine size of car 2
- a_ensize3 (a_hhresp) engine size of car 3
- a_ensize4 (a_hhresp) engine size of car 4
- a_ensize5 (a_hhresp) engine size of car 5
household_w1.whodrive
Main driver of car
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: IF DRIVEN EQUALLY BY MORE THAN ONE PERSON CODE FIRST PERSON NAMED
Text: Who drives this car most often?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member |
| 1 | Person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 |
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (there are cars in the household)
- a_whodrive1 (a_hhresp) pno of main driver of car 1
- a_whodrive2 (a_hhresp) pno of main driver of car 2
- a_whodrive3 (a_hhresp) pno of main driver of car 3
- a_whodrive4 (a_hhresp) pno of main driver of car 4
- a_whodrive5 (a_hhresp) pno of main driver of car 5
household_w1.hhendtimeb
Time at end of household interview
Type: time
household_w1.hhintlang
Language HH questionnaire completed in
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | English |
| 1 | Arabic |
| 2 | Bengali |
| 3 | Cantonese |
| 4 | Gujarati |
| 5 | Punjabi: Gurmukhi |
| 6 | Punjabi: Urdu |
| 7 | Somali |
| 8 | Urdu |
| 9 | Welsh |
- a_hhintlang (a_hhresp) language hh questionnaire completed in
household_w1.hhwhoint
Who conducted HH interview
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | With interpreter |
| 2 | Interviewer |
Universe:
if HHIntLang > 0 (Interview carried out in language other than English)
- a_hhwhoint (a_hhresp) who conducted hh interview



