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Household Questionnaire

Questions 137

household_w12.hliwho

Who translated

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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

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

household_w12.ivh

PNO of person answering HH questions

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberl_ivh0 (l_hhresp) whether answers hh questions: non hh member
1Person number 1l_ivh1 (l_hhresp) Person number 1
2Person number 2l_ivh2 (l_hhresp) Person number 2
3Person number 3l_ivh3 (l_hhresp) Person number 3
4Person number 4l_ivh4 (l_hhresp) Person number 4
5Person number 5l_ivh5 (l_hhresp) Person number 5
6Person number 6l_ivh6 (l_hhresp) Person number 6
7Person number 7l_ivh7 (l_hhresp) Person number 7
8Person number 8l_ivh8 (l_hhresp) Person number 8
9Person number 9l_ivh9 (l_hhresp) Person number 9
10Person number 10l_ivh10 (l_hhresp) Person number 10
11Person number 11l_ivh11 (l_hhresp) Person number 11
12Person number 12l_ivh12 (l_hhresp) Person number 12
13Person number 13l_ivh13 (l_hhresp) Person number 13
14Person number 14l_ivh14 (l_hhresp) Person number 14
15Person number 15l_ivh15 (l_hhresp) Person number 15
16Person number 16l_ivh16 (l_hhresp) Person number 16

household_w12.hlieng

Interview conducted in English

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_w12.hlitrans

Translated language

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
2Bengali
4Gujarati
10Polish
11Portuguese
5Punjabi: Gurmukhi
6Punjabi: Urdu
12Turkish
8Urdu
9Welsh
97Other language

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

household_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.hstotmg

Total amount secured against property

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: Could I just check, approximately how much is the total amount secured against this property, including your mortgage and any other loans secured on the property? If possible, please check your annual mortgage statement for each loan or mortgage secured on the property.

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

household_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.hsowr1

PNO of person(s) owning accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INTERVIEWER: IF OWNER IS NOT IN THE HOUSEHOLD ENTER 0 CODE ALL THAT APPLY

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

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

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

household_w12.helpbuy

Help with buying property

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Many people get help from friends and family in raising the money to buy a property. Which, if any, of the following types of assistance from friends or family did you get to help you finance the purchase of this property?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Financial gift or loanl_helpbuy1 (l_hhresp) Financial gift or loan
2Inheritancel_helpbuy2 (l_hhresp) Inheritance
3Help getting a mortgage (e.g. co-signing or mortgage guarantor, family linked mortgage)l_helpbuy3 (l_hhresp) Help getting a mortgage (e.g. co-signing or mortgage guarantor, family link
97Other financial helpl_helpbuy97 (l_hhresp) Other financial help
96None of the abovel_helpbuy96 (l_hhresp) None of the above

Universe:
if HsOwnd = 1|2|3 (Owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership at new address or has become owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership)

household_w12.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
1Electricityl_fuelhave1 (l_hhresp) Electricity
2Gas, including Calor Gasl_fuelhave2 (l_hhresp) Gas, including Calor Gas
3Oill_fuelhave3 (l_hhresp) Oil
4Other fuel, including solid fuell_fuelhave4 (l_hhresp) Other fuel, including solid fuel
96Or none of these?l_fuelhave96 (l_hhresp) Or none of these?

household_w12.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_w12.hs2ownd

Other property owned

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Other than your current home, do you or any members of your household own any of these types of property?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Second homes in the UK, including time-share and holiday homesl_hs2ownd1 (l_hhresp) Second homes in the UK, including time-share and holiday homes
2Buy-to-let property in the UK (residential property which is let for profit)l_hs2ownd2 (l_hhresp) Buy-to-let property in the UK (residential property which is let for profit
3Other buildings, such as shop, warehouse or garage in the UKl_hs2ownd3 (l_hhresp) Other buildings, such as shop, warehouse or garage in the UK
4Land in the UKl_hs2ownd4 (l_hhresp) Land in the UK
5Land or property overseas (including time-share)l_hs2ownd5 (l_hhresp) Land or property overseas (including time-share)
97Other land or real estatel_hs2ownd97 (l_hhresp) Other land or real estate
96None of the abovel_hs2ownd96 (l_hhresp) None of the above

household_w12.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 setl_cduse1 (l_hhresp) Television set
2DVD/Blu-Ray playerl_cduse2 (l_hhresp) DVD/Blu-Ray player
5Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)l_cduse5 (l_hhresp) Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)
6Washing machinel_cduse6 (l_hhresp) Washing machine
7Tumble drierl_cduse7 (l_hhresp) Tumble drier
8Dish washerl_cduse8 (l_hhresp) Dish washer
9Microwave ovenl_cduse9 (l_hhresp) Microwave oven
12Landline telephonel_cduse12 (l_hhresp) Landline telephone
13Mobile telephone (anyone in household)l_cduse13 (l_hhresp) Mobile telephone (anyone in household)
96Or none of the above?l_cduse96 (l_hhresp) Or none of the above?

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

household_w12.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 computerl_hhpc1 (l_hhresp) Desktop computer
2Laptop computerl_hhpc2 (l_hhresp) Laptop computer
3Netbook computerl_hhpc3 (l_hhresp) Netbook computer
4Tablet computerl_hhpc4 (l_hhresp) Tablet computer
5Otherl_hhpc5 (l_hhresp) Other
96None of the above?l_hhpc96 (l_hhresp) None of the above?

household_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.rentg

Gross rent including Housing Benefit

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: So what would the last rent payment have been if Housing Benefit had not been deducted from it?

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

household_w12.hs2valo

Value of second property/properties

Type: number

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £

Text: Approximately how much do you think all that property is worth in total?

Universe:
if HS2OWND = 1|2|3|4|97 (Owns second property)

household_w12.mgtot

Total amount of loans on all property

Type: number

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN TO NEAREST £ IF NONE CODE 0

Text: Could I just check, approximately how much is the total amount of your outstanding loans on all the property, excluding your current home?

Universe:
if HS2OWND = 1|2|3|4|97 (Owns second property)

household_w12.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_w12.xpfdout_g3

Amount spent on meals/snacks outside the home

Type: number

Source: UKHLS (IP1 adapted)

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

Text: And about how much have you HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1and other members of your household spent in total on meals, snacks or non-alcoholic drinks purchased outside the home in the last four weeks? Please include items bought from takeaways, restaurants, sandwich shops, work or school canteens but do not include alcohol.

household_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.helpbuyo

Help with buying property: Other

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN

Text: What other financial help was that?

Universe:
if HsOwnd = 1|2|3 (Owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership at new address or has become owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership)
and if HelpBuy = 97 (Help with buying property: Other)

household_w12.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 extensionl_mgxty1 (l_hhresp) Home extension
2Home improvements or repairsl_mgxty2 (l_hhresp) Home improvements or repairs
3Car purchasel_mgxty3 (l_hhresp) Car purchase
4Other consumer goodsl_mgxty4 (l_hhresp) Other consumer goods
5Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goodsl_mgxty5 (l_hhresp) Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goods
6Consolidationl_mgxty6 (l_hhresp) Consolidation
97Otherl_mgxty97 (l_hhresp) Other

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_w12.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}]l_rentinc1 (l_hhresp) [Water and/or sewerage charges {If REGION = GB}]
2Heating or lighting or hot waterl_rentinc2 (l_hhresp) Heating or lighting or hot water
3[Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}]l_rentinc3 (l_hhresp) [Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}]
96None of thesel_rentinc96 (l_hhresp) 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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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 computerl_nethow1 (l_hhresp) Home computer / Laptop / Netbook / Tablet computer
2Digital Televisionl_nethow2 (l_hhresp) Digital Television
3Mobile phonel_nethow3 (l_hhresp) Mobile phone
4Games consolel_nethow4 (l_hhresp) Games console
5Otherl_nethow5 (l_hhresp) Other

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

household_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepa1 (l_hhresp) filling meal a day: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepa2 (l_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepa3 (l_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepa4 (l_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepa5 (l_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepa6 (l_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepa7 (l_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepa8 (l_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepa97 (l_hhresp) filling meal a day: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepb1 (l_hhresp) go out socially: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepb2 (l_hhresp) go out socially: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepb3 (l_hhresp) go out socially: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepb4 (l_hhresp) go out socially: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepb5 (l_hhresp) go out socially: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepb6 (l_hhresp) go out socially: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepb7 (l_hhresp) go out socially: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepb8 (l_hhresp) go out socially: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepb97 (l_hhresp) go out socially: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepc1 (l_hhresp) see friends/family: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepc2 (l_hhresp) see friends/family: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepc3 (l_hhresp) see friends/family: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepc4 (l_hhresp) see friends/family: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepc5 (l_hhresp) see friends/family: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepc6 (l_hhresp) see friends/family: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepc7 (l_hhresp) see friends/family: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepc8 (l_hhresp) see friends/family: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepc97 (l_hhresp) see friends/family: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepd1 (l_hhresp) holiday away from home: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepd2 (l_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepd3 (l_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepd4 (l_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepd5 (l_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepd6 (l_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepd7 (l_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepd8 (l_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepd97 (l_hhresp) holiday away from home: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepe1 (l_hhresp) replace broken cooker: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepe2 (l_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepe3 (l_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepe4 (l_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepe5 (l_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepe6 (l_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepe7 (l_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepe8 (l_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepe97 (l_hhresp) replace broken cooker: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepf1 (l_hhresp) home good state of repair: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepf2 (l_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepf3 (l_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepf4 (l_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepf5 (l_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepf6 (l_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepf7 (l_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepf8 (l_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepf97 (l_hhresp) home good state of repair: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepg1 (l_hhresp) services good working order: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepg2 (l_hhresp) services good working order: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepg3 (l_hhresp) services good working order: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepg4 (l_hhresp) services good working order: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepg5 (l_hhresp) services good working order: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepg6 (l_hhresp) services good working order: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepg7 (l_hhresp) services good working order: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepg8 (l_hhresp) services good working order: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepg97 (l_hhresp) services good working order: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdeph1 (l_hhresp) damp-free home: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdeph2 (l_hhresp) damp-free home: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdeph3 (l_hhresp) damp-free home: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdeph4 (l_hhresp) damp-free home: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdeph5 (l_hhresp) damp-free home: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdeph6 (l_hhresp) damp-free home: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdeph7 (l_hhresp) damp-free home: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdeph8 (l_hhresp) damp-free home: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdeph97 (l_hhresp) damp-free home: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepi1 (l_hhresp) home kept warm: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepi2 (l_hhresp) home kept warm: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepi3 (l_hhresp) home kept warm: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepi4 (l_hhresp) home kept warm: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepi5 (l_hhresp) home kept warm: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepi6 (l_hhresp) home kept warm: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepi7 (l_hhresp) home kept warm: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepi8 (l_hhresp) home kept warm: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepi97 (l_hhresp) home kept warm: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepk1 (l_hhresp) has telephone: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepk2 (l_hhresp) has telephone: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepk3 (l_hhresp) has telephone: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepk4 (l_hhresp) has telephone: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepk5 (l_hhresp) has telephone: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepk6 (l_hhresp) has telephone: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepk7 (l_hhresp) has telephone: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepk8 (l_hhresp) has telephone: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepk97 (l_hhresp) has telephone: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepl1 (l_hhresp) access to car/taxi: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepl2 (l_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepl3 (l_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepl4 (l_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepl5 (l_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepl6 (l_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepl7 (l_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepl8 (l_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepl97 (l_hhresp) access to car/taxi: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepm1 (l_hhresp) hair cut regularly: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepm2 (l_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepm3 (l_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepm4 (l_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepm5 (l_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepm6 (l_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepm7 (l_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepm8 (l_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepm97 (l_hhresp) hair cut regularly: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepn1 (l_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepn2 (l_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepn3 (l_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepn4 (l_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepn5 (l_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepn6 (l_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepn7 (l_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepn8 (l_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepn97 (l_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: 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_w12.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
1Yesl_pdepo1 (l_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisl_pdepo2 (l_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomel_pdepo3 (l_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisl_pdepo4 (l_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringl_pdepo5 (l_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpl_pdepo6 (l_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedl_pdepo7 (l_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantl_pdepo8 (l_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherl_pdepo97 (l_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: 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_w12.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 essentialsl_pdepoh1 (l_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: income, cutting back on essentials
2Use income and would not need to cut back on essentialsl_pdepoh2 (l_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: income, not cutting back on essentials
3Use savingsl_pdepoh3 (l_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: savings
4Use a form of credit (e.g. credit card or take out a loan)l_pdepoh4 (l_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: use a form of credit
5Get the money from friends or family as a gift or loanl_pdepoh5 (l_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: money from family or friends
97SPONTANEOUS: Otherl_pdepoh97 (l_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: 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_w12.foodbank

Food banks usage

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY

Text: How often has your household used a food bank, or similar service, in the last 12 months?

OptionLabel
1Not at all
2At least weekly
3About once or twice a month
4Less than once a month

household_w12.foodbankno

Why not used food banks

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY

Text: Why was that?

OptionLabel
1Have not needed to use a food bank
2Have not wanted to use a food bank
3Have not been able to use or access a food bank

Universe:
if FoodBank = 1 (Have not used food banks at all)

household_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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 -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_w12.rentp

Who rents accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberl_rentp0 (l_hhresp) Non-household member whether rents accommodation: non hh member
1Person number 1l_rentp1 (l_hhresp) Person number 1
2Person number 2l_rentp2 (l_hhresp) Person number 2
3Person number 3l_rentp3 (l_hhresp) Person number 3
4Person number 4l_rentp4 (l_hhresp) Person number 4
5Person number 5l_rentp5 (l_hhresp) Person number 5
6Person number 6l_rentp6 (l_hhresp) Person number 6
7Person number 7l_rentp7 (l_hhresp) Person number 7
8Person number 8l_rentp8 (l_hhresp) Person number 8
9Person number 9l_rentp9 (l_hhresp) Person number 9
10Person number 10l_rentp10 (l_hhresp) Person number 10
11Person number 11l_rentp11 (l_hhresp) Person number 11
12Person number 12l_rentp12 (l_hhresp) Person number 12
13Person number 13l_rentp13 (l_hhresp) Person number 13
14Person number 14l_rentp14 (l_hhresp) Person number 14
15Person number 15l_rentp15 (l_hhresp) Person number 15
16Person number 16l_rentp16 (l_hhresp) Person number 16

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

household_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.mgholncov

Number of mortgage holiday applications after Covid

Type: number

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: How many times have you applied?

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 2|3) & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (Mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same, or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MGHOLCOV = 1 (Has applied for mortgage holiday since start of first national lockdown)

household_w12.rentholncov

Number of rent holiday or reduction requests

Type: number

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: How many times have you applied?

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

household_w12.inthhold

Intro household interview

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: This interview is completely voluntary, if we should come to any question that you don't want to answer, just let me know and we'll go on to the next question. Due to the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, we know that life has changed a lot for everyone in the country. When you are answering the survey, we would like you to answer according to your circumstances now, even if these are not normal. There will be a short section about the effect of the coronavirus on your health, and we have updated some of the response options in the questionnaire to reflect recent changes. However, one of the strengths of the survey is asking a common set of questions each year, to look at how people's lives have changed.

OptionLabel
1Continue

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

household_w12.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_w12.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_w12.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_w12.rentgwc

Weeks covered by gross rent

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: What period would that cover?

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

Universe:
if (Rent = 0) & (Rentg <> MIS|DK|REF) (Has a 100% rent rebate and has indicated usual gross rent including Housing Benefit)

household_w12.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_w12.nbrcoh1

Close-knit neighbourhood

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from PHDCN

Text: Here is a set of statements that could be true about your neighbourhood. How much do you agree or disagree that each statement describes your neighbourhood. First, this is a close-knit neighbourhood

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

household_w12.nbrcoh2

People willing to help their neighbours

Type: choice

Source: PHDCN

Text: People around here are willing to help their neighbours.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

household_w12.nbrcoh3

People in this neighbourhood can be trusted

Type: choice

Source: PHDCN

Text: People in this neighbourhood can be trusted.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

household_w12.nbrcoh4

People in this neighbourhood don't get along with each other

Type: choice

Source: PHDCN

Text: People in this neighbourhood generally don't get along with each other.

OptionLabel
1Strongly agree
2Agree
3Neither agree/disagree
4Disagree
5Strongly disagree

household_w12.noisyn

Noise from neighbours

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: Does your accommodation experience noise from neighbours?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_w12.grimyn

Pollution from traffic or industry

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_w12.crgraf

Extent of: Graffiti on walls

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: Please tell me how common or uncommon each of the following things is in your area First, graffiti on walls or on buildings?

OptionLabel
1Very common
2Fairly common
3Not very common
4Not at all common

household_w12.crrubsh

Extent of: Rubbish on street

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: (How common in your area is...) Rubbish or litter lying around?

OptionLabel
1Very common
2Fairly common
3Not very common
4Not at all common

household_w12.crteen

Extent of: Teenagers hanging about

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: (How common in your area is...) Teenagers hanging around in streets?

OptionLabel
1Very common
2Fairly common
3Not very common
4Not at all common

household_w12.crdrnk

Extent of: Drunks/Tramps on street

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: (How common in your area is...) Drunks or tramps on the streets?

OptionLabel
1Very common
2Fairly common
3Not very common
4Not at all common

household_w12.crvand

Extent of: Vandalism

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: (How common in your area is...) Vandalism and deliberate damage to property?

OptionLabel
1Very common
2Fairly common
3Not very common
4Not at all common

household_w12.crrace

Extent of: Racial insults/attacks

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: (How common in your area is...) Insults or attacks to do with someone's race or colour?

OptionLabel
1Very common
2Fairly common
3Not very common
4Not at all common

household_w12.crburg

Extent of: Homes broken into

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: (How common in your area is...) Homes broken into?

OptionLabel
1Very common
2Fairly common
3Not very common
4Not at all common

household_w12.crcar

Extent of: Cars stolen/broken into

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: (How common in your area is...) Cars broken into or stolen?

OptionLabel
1Very common
2Fairly common
3Not very common
4Not at all common

household_w12.crmugg

Extent of: People attacked on street

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: (How common in your area is...) People attacked on the streets?

OptionLabel
1Very common
2Fairly common
3Not very common
4Not at all common

household_w12.mgholcov

Mortgage holiday applications after Covid

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Since the start of first national lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, have you applied to your bank or lender for a mortgage holiday?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w12.mgholmcov

Month applied for mortgage holiday

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Please tell us the month and year you asked for MGHOLNCOV = 1thisMGHOLNCOV > 1 & first time through loopyour firstMGHOLNCOV > 1 & second time through loopyour secondMGHOLNCOV > 1 & third time through loopyour third mortgage holiday.

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

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 2|3) & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (Mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same, or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MGHOLCOV = 1 (Has applied for mortgage holiday since start of first national lockdown)

household_w12.mgholoutcov

Outcome of mortgage holiday application

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: What was the outcome of this application?

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

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 2|3) & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (Mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same, or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MGHOLCOV = 1 (Has applied for mortgage holiday since start of first national lockdown)

household_w12.mgholendcov

Mortgage holiday ended

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Has this mortgage holiday ended?

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

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 2|3) & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (Mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same, or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MGHOLCOV = 1 (Has applied for mortgage holiday since start of first national lockdown)
and if (MGHOLOUT = 1) & last time through loop (Application granted and most recent application)

household_w12.rentholcov

Requested a rent holiday or reduction

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Since the start of first national lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, have you asked your landlord for a rent holiday or reduction?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w12.rentholmcov

Month requested rent holiday or rent reduction

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Please tell us the month and year you asked for RentHolNCOV = 1thisRentHolNCOV > 1 & first time through the loopyour firstRentHolNCOV > 1 & second time through the loopyour secondRentHolNCOV > 1 & third time through the loopyour third rent holiday/reduction.

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

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

household_w12.rentholoutcov

Outcome of rent holiday or rent reduction request

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: What was the outcome?

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

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

household_w12.rentholendcov

Rent holiday or rent reduction ended

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Text: Has this rent holiday/reduction ended?

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

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

household_w12.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_w12.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_w12.hs2vala

Over 50,000 of second property value

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w12.hs2valb

Over 100,000 of second property value

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if HS2OWND = 1|2|3|4|97 (Owns second property)
and if HS2VALO = DK (Value of second property is not known)
and if HS2VALA = 1 (If 50,000 or more)

household_w12.hs2valc

Over 250,000 of second property value

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if HS2OWND = 1|2|3|4|97 (Owns second property)
and if HS2VALO = DK (Value of second property is not known)
and if HS2VALA = 1 (If 50,000 or more)
and if HS2VALB = 1 (If more 100,000 or more)

household_w12.hs2vald

Over 10,000 of second property value

Type: choice

Source: BHPS (Adapted)

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if HS2OWND = 1|2|3|4|97 (Owns second property)
and if HS2VALA = 2 | DK (If not 50,000 or more or DK)

household_w12.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_w12.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_w12.homewifi

Has WiFi access at home

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Do you have WiFi access at home?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w12.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_w12.cdelply

Space outdoors to play

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Text: For the next question just answer yes or no. <GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 1Does the childGRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 greater than 1Do the children have an outdoor space or facilities where they can play safely?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w12.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_w12.mgholy4cov

Year applied for mortgage holiday

Type: number

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

Universe:
if ((ff_HsOwnd = 2|3) & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (Mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same, or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MGHOLCOV = 1 (Has applied for mortgage holiday since start of first national lockdown)

household_w12.rentholy4cov

Year applied for rent holiday or rent reduction

Type: number

Source: UKHLS COVID-19 Survey (adapted)

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

household_w12.hhendtimeb

Second end time household interview

Type: time

household_w12.hhendtimea

First end time household interview

Type: time

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