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Household Questionnaire

Questions 75

household_w2.inthhold

Intro household interview

Type: choice

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

OptionLabel
1Press 1 and Enter to continue

household_w2.ivh

PNO of person answering HH questions

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberb_ivh0 (b_hhresp) whether answers hh questions: non hh member
1Person number 1b_ivh1 (b_hhresp) Person number 1
2Person number 2b_ivh2 (b_hhresp) Person number 2
3Person number 3b_ivh3 (b_hhresp) Person number 3
4Person number 4b_ivh4 (b_hhresp) Person number 4
5Person number 5b_ivh5 (b_hhresp) Person number 5
6Person number 6b_ivh6 (b_hhresp) Person number 6
7Person number 7b_ivh7 (b_hhresp) Person number 7
8Person number 8b_ivh8 (b_hhresp) Person number 8
9Person number 9b_ivh9 (b_hhresp) Person number 9
10Person number 10b_ivh10 (b_hhresp) Person number 10
11Person number 11b_ivh11 (b_hhresp) Person number 11
12Person number 12b_ivh12 (b_hhresp) Person number 12
13Person number 13b_ivh13 (b_hhresp) Person number 13
14Person number 14b_ivh14 (b_hhresp) Person number 14
15Person number 15b_ivh15 (b_hhresp) Person number 15
16Person number 16b_ivh16 (b_hhresp) Person number 16

household_w2.hhendtimea

First end time household interview

Type: time

household_w2.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_w2.hsbeds

Number of bedrooms

Type: number

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

Interviewer Instruction: IF BEDSIT, CODE 0 AT HSBEDS AND 1 AT HSROOMS F9 FOR HELP

Text: {if (HHGRID_W2.OrigAdd = 2|DK|REF) | (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?

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

household_w2.hsrooms

Number of other rooms in accommodation

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: 'OTHER ROOMS' ARE LIVING ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, STUDIES AND PLAYROOMS, BUT NOT CONSERVATORIES UNLESS USED AS A LIVING ROOM ALL YEAR ROUND F9 FOR HELP

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

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

household_w2.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_w2.hsownd

House owned or rented

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

Text: Does your household own this accommodation outright, is it being bought with a mortgage, is it rented or does it come rent-free?

OptionLabel
1Owned outright
2Owned/being bought on mortgage
3Shared ownership (part-owned part-rented)
4Rented
5Rent free
97Other

Universe:
if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2 | HsOwndChk = 2 | (ff_HsOwnd = 97|DK|REF|MIS) (living at a new address or housing tenure has changed or prior ownership status is not known)

household_w2.hsowr1

PNO of person(s) owning accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INTERVIEWER: IF OWNER IS NOT IN THE HOUSEHOLD ENTER 0 CODE ALL THAT APPLY F9 FOR HELP

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberb_hsowr10 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: non hh member
1Person number 1b_hsowr11 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 1
2Person number 2b_hsowr12 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 2
3Person number 3b_hsowr13 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 3
4Person number 4b_hsowr14 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 4
5Person number 5b_hsowr15 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 5
6Person number 6b_hsowr16 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 6
7Person number 7b_hsowr17 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 7
8Person number 8b_hsowr18 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 8
9Person number 9b_hsowr19 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 9
10Person number 10b_hsowr110 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 10
11Person number 11b_hsowr111 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 11
12Person number 12b_hsowr112 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 12
13Person number 13b_hsowr113 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 13
14Person number 14b_hsowr114 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 14
15Person number 15b_hsowr115 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 15
16Person number 16b_hsowr116 (b_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 16

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

household_w2.hsval

Value of property: home owners

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF RANGE GIVEN WRITE IN LOWEST FIGURE WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: About how much would you expect to get for your home if you sold it today?

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

household_w2.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 GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if HsOwnd = 1 (Owns outright at new address or has become an outright owner since last wave)

household_w2.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 GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if HsOwnd = 1|2|3 (Owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership at new address or has become owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership)

household_w2.hscost

Original purchase price of property

Type: number

Source: BHPS

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

Text: How much did you pay for the property?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and 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_w2.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_w2.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_w2.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_w2.mgtype

Type of mortgage

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT F9 FOR HELP

Text: Is your mortgage or loan ...

OptionLabel
1A repayment mortgage or loan
2An endowment mortgage
3Part repayment and part endowment
4Interest only
5Part interest only and part repayment
6Flexible mortgage
97Or some other type of mortgage or loan?

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

household_w2.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 {if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 1} [ff_Idate] / {if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2} becoming the owner of the property?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HsOwndChk = 1) OR (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)

household_w2.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 GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HsOwndChk = 1) OR (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MgExtra = 1 (Taken out additional mortgage/loan)

household_w2.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 extensionb_mgxty1 (b_hhresp) Home extension
2Home improvements or repairsb_mgxty2 (b_hhresp) Home improvements or repairs
3Car purchaseb_mgxty3 (b_hhresp) Car purchase
4Other consumer goodsb_mgxty4 (b_hhresp) Other consumer goods
5Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goodsb_mgxty5 (b_hhresp) Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goods
6Consolidationb_mgxty6 (b_hhresp) Consolidation
97Otherb_mgxty97 (b_hhresp) Other

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HsOwndChk = 1) OR (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MgExtra = 1 (Taken out additional mortgage/loan)

household_w2.xpmg

Last total monthly mortgage payment

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TOTAL MORTGAGE PAYMENT FOR ALL MORTGAGES INCLUDING EXISTING AND NEW MORTGAGES. INCLUDE LIFE INSURANCE PAYMENTS IF PAID WITH MORTGAGE. IF ENDOWMENT MORTGAGE, INCLUDE BOTH PREMIUMS AND INTEREST. IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT. WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

Text: How much was your last total monthly instalment on all mortgages or loans for this property?

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

household_w2.hsjb

Accommodation with present job: renter

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w2.rentp

Who rents accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

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

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberb_rentp0 (b_hhresp) Non-household member whether rents accommodation: non hh member
1Person number 1b_rentp1 (b_hhresp) Person number 1
2Person number 2b_rentp2 (b_hhresp) Person number 2
3Person number 3b_rentp3 (b_hhresp) Person number 3
4Person number 4b_rentp4 (b_hhresp) Person number 4
5Person number 5b_rentp5 (b_hhresp) Person number 5
6Person number 6b_rentp6 (b_hhresp) Person number 6
7Person number 7b_rentp7 (b_hhresp) Person number 7
8Person number 8b_rentp8 (b_hhresp) Person number 8
9Person number 9b_rentp9 (b_hhresp) Person number 9
10Person number 10b_rentp10 (b_hhresp) Person number 10
11Person number 11b_rentp11 (b_hhresp) Person number 11
12Person number 12b_rentp12 (b_hhresp) Person number 12
13Person number 13b_rentp13 (b_hhresp) Person number 13
14Person number 14b_rentp14 (b_hhresp) Person number 14
15Person number 15b_rentp15 (b_hhresp) Person number 15
16Person number 16b_rentp16 (b_hhresp) Person number 16

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

household_w2.rentll

Landlord of rented accommodation

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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

OptionLabel
1Local Authority Council / NI Housing Exec
2New Town Commission or Corporation
3Property company
4Scottish Homes/Communities Scotland Scottish Special Housing Association
5Other Housing association, cooperative or charitable trust
6Employer (ORGANISATION)
7Other organisation
8Relative
9Employer (INDIVIDUAL)
10Other individual

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

household_w2.rentf

Accommodation rented furnished or other

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT F9 FOR HELP

Text: Do you rent your accommodation...

OptionLabel
1Furnished
2Partly furnished
3Or unfurnished?

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

household_w2.rent

Net amount of last rent payment

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF 100% RENT REBATE CODE 0 IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £ F9 FOR HELP

Text: How much was the last rent payment, including any services or water charges but after any rebates?

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HsOwndChk = 1) OR (HsOwnd = 3|4) (rented accommodation is not rent free)

household_w2.rentwc

Weeks covered by last rental payment

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: What period did this cover?

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

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

household_w2.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
1Water and/or sewerage chargesb_rentinc1 (b_hhresp) [Water and/or sewerage charges {If REGION = GB}]
2Heating or lighting or hot waterb_rentinc2 (b_hhresp) Heating or lighting or hot water
3Council Tax / Ratesb_rentinc3 (b_hhresp) [Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}]
96None of theseb_rentinc96 (b_hhresp) None of these

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

household_w2.renthb

Receives rent rebate or rent allowance

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w2.rentg

Gross rent including Housing Benefit

Type: number

Source: BHPS

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

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

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

household_w2.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
1Electricityb_fuelhave1 (b_hhresp) Electricity
2Gas, including Calor Gasb_fuelhave2 (b_hhresp) Gas, including Calor Gas
3Oilb_fuelhave3 (b_hhresp) Oil
4Other fuel, including solid fuelb_fuelhave4 (b_hhresp) Other fuel, including solid fuel
96Or none of these?b_fuelhave96 (b_hhresp) Or none of these?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.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 GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if fuelhave = 1 & fuelhave = 2 (has gas and electricity in accommodation)

household_w2.xpduely

Amount spent on gas and electricity combined

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if fuelhave = 1 & fuelhave = 2 (has gas and electricity in accommodation)
and if fuelduel = 1 (pay gas and electric as one bill)

household_w2.xpelecy

Amount spent on electricity

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if fuelhave = 1 & fuelduel <>1 (has electricity and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)

household_w2.xpgasy

Amount spent on gas

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if fuelhave = 2 & fuelduel <>1 (has gas and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)

household_w2.xpoily

Amount spent on oil

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if fuelhave = 3 (has oil in accommodation)

household_w2.xpsfly

Amount spent on other fuel

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if fuelhave = 4 (has other fuel type in accommodation)

household_w2.heatch

Household has central heating

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.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. F9 FOR HELP

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

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if region = 1|2|3 & OrigAdd = 2 (address in England, Wales or Scotland and living at new address)

household_w2.xphsdb

Problems paying for housing

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

Text: Many people find it hard to keep up with their housing payments. In the last twelve months, have you ever found yourself behind with your rent/mortgage?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3|4 & HsOwndChk = 1) OR HsOwnd = 2|3|4|97 (in mortgaged or rented accommodation, not rent free)

household_w2.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 (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & HHGRID.region = 1|2|3 & hsctax <> 9) | (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 & HHGRID.region = 1|2|3) (Address in England, Wales or Scotland and Council Tax band provided)

household_w2.xphsdba

Problems paying bills

Type: choice

Source: FRS (adapted)

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

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

household_w2.cduse

Consumer durables in accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

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

Text: Could you please tell me which of the following items you have in your (part of the) accommodation. Just tell me the numbers that apply.

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Colour televisionb_cduse1 (b_hhresp) Television set
2Video recorder/DVD playerb_cduse2 (b_hhresp) DVD/Blu-Ray player
3Satellite dish/Sky TVb_cduse3 (b_hhresp) satellite dish/sky tv
4Cable TVb_cduse4 (b_hhresp) cable tv
5Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)b_cduse5 (b_hhresp) Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)
6Washing machineb_cduse6 (b_hhresp) Washing machine
7Tumble drierb_cduse7 (b_hhresp) Tumble drier
8Dish washerb_cduse8 (b_hhresp) Dish washer
9Microwave ovenb_cduse9 (b_hhresp) Microwave oven
10Home computer/PC (not games console)b_cduse10 (b_hhresp) home computer/pc (not games console)
11Compact disc player (INCLUDE if part of a sound system)b_cduse11 (b_hhresp) compact disc player (include if part of a sound system)
12Landline telephoneb_cduse12 (b_hhresp) Landline telephone
13Mobile telephone (anyone in household)b_cduse13 (b_hhresp) Mobile telephone (anyone in household)
96Or none of the above?b_cduse96 (b_hhresp) Or none of the above?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.pchas

Consumer durables in accommodation

Type: choice

Source: New

Interviewer Instruction: DO NOT INCLUDE A GAMES CONSOLE. F9 FOR HELP

Text: Do you have in your (part of the) accommodation a home computer/PC?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 (Mode is telephone)

household_w2.pcnet

Has access to the internet from home

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if cduse = 10 | pchas = 1 (there is a home computer in the household)

household_w2.pcbroad

Broadband connection from home computer

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w2.conintro

Food consumption intro

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS IP1

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

OptionLabel
1Press 1 and Enter to continue

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.xpfood1_g3

Amount spent on food from supermarket

Type: number

Source: UKHLS IP1 (adapted)

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

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.xpfdout_g3

Amount spent on meals/snacks outside the home

Type: number

Source: UKHLS IP1 (adapted)

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

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.xpaltob_g3

Amount spent on alcohol

Type: number

Source: UKHLS IP1 (adapted)

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

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.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.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.matdepb

Material deprivation: social meal/drink

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.matdepc

Material deprivation: shoes

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.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: (Do you and your family/partner have...)
Enough money to keep your house in a decent state of repair?

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.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: (Do you and your family/partner have...)
Household contents insurance?

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.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: (Do you and your family/partner have...)
Enough money to make regular savings of £10 a month or more for rainy days or retirement?

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.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: (Do you and your family/partner have...)
Enough money to replace any worn out furniture?

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.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: (Do you and your family/partner have...)
Enough money to replace or repair major electrical goods such as a refrigerator or a washing machine, when broken?

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.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 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?]

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w2.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.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and 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_w2.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: (Does your child have/do your children have...)
Leisure equipment such as sports equipment or a bicycle?

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w2.cdephave4

Celebrations on special occassions

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w2.cdepdo1

Go swimming at least once a month

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w2.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: (Does your child/do your children...)
Do a hobby or leisure activity?

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w2.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: (Does your child/do your children...)
Have friends around for tea or a snack once a fortnight?

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w2.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: Does your child/do your children go to a toddler group, nursery or playgroup at least once a week?

OptionLabel
1Child(ren) does/do this
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.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS05 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 5 in the household)

household_w2.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: Does your child/do your children go on school trips?

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

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and 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_w2.cdelply

Space outdoors to play

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w2.ncars

Number of cars in household

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE COMPANY VEHICLES IF AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE USE EXCLUDE VEHICLES SOLELY FOR CARRIAGE OF GOODS ENTER NUMBER ENTER 0 IF NO CARS F9 FOR HELP

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

household_w2.carown

Household member owns vehicle

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

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

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

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

household_w2.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 GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if CarOwn = 1|3 (Owns a car)

household_w2.hhendtimeb

Second end time household interview

Type: time

household_w2.hhintlang

Language HH questionnaire completed in

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
0English
1Arabic
2Bengali
3Cantonese
4Gujarati
5Punjabi: Gurmukhi
6Punjabi: Urdu
7Somali
8Urdu
9Welsh

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)

household_w2.hhwhoint

Who conducted HH interview

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1Accompanied by another person acting as interpreter
2Interviewer (yourself) conducted the interview

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 (Mode is face-to-face)
and if HHIntLang > 0 (Interview carried out in language other than English)

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