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Household Questionnaire

Questions 119

household_w4.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
1Continue

household_w4.ivh

PNO of person answering HH questions

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberd_ivh0 (d_hhresp) whether answers hh questions: non hh member
1Person number 1d_ivh1 (d_hhresp) Person number 1
2Person number 2d_ivh2 (d_hhresp) Person number 2
3Person number 3d_ivh3 (d_hhresp) Person number 3
4Person number 4d_ivh4 (d_hhresp) Person number 4
5Person number 5d_ivh5 (d_hhresp) Person number 5
6Person number 6d_ivh6 (d_hhresp) Person number 6
7Person number 7d_ivh7 (d_hhresp) Person number 7
8Person number 8d_ivh8 (d_hhresp) Person number 8
9Person number 9d_ivh9 (d_hhresp) Person number 9
10Person number 10d_ivh10 (d_hhresp) Person number 10
11Person number 11d_ivh11 (d_hhresp) Person number 11
12Person number 12d_ivh12 (d_hhresp) Person number 12
13Person number 13d_ivh13 (d_hhresp) Person number 13
14Person number 14d_ivh14 (d_hhresp) Person number 14
15Person number 15d_ivh15 (d_hhresp) Person number 15
16Person number 16d_ivh16 (d_hhresp) Person number 16

household_w4.hhendtimea

First end time household interview

Type: time

household_w4.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_w4.hsbeds

Number of bedrooms

Type: number

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

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

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

household_w4.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?

household_w4.hsowndchk

Housing tenure check

Type: choice

Source: New

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_w4.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

household_w4.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 memberd_hsowr10 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: non hh member
1Person number 1d_hsowr11 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 1
2Person number 2d_hsowr12 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 2
3Person number 3d_hsowr13 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 3
4Person number 4d_hsowr14 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 4
5Person number 5d_hsowr15 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 5
6Person number 6d_hsowr16 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 6
7Person number 7d_hsowr17 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 7
8Person number 8d_hsowr18 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 8
9Person number 9d_hsowr19 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 9
10Person number 10d_hsowr110 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 10
11Person number 11d_hsowr111 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 11
12Person number 12d_hsowr112 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 12
13Person number 13d_hsowr113 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 13
14Person number 14d_hsowr114 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 14
15Person number 15d_hsowr115 (d_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 15
16Person number 16d_hsowr116 (d_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_w4.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_w4.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_w4.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 the child have/do the 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.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w4.hsyrbuy

Year became owner: home owners

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

Text: In what year did you buy or first become the owner of this property?

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

household_w4.hscost

Original purchase price of property

Type: number

Source: BHPS

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

Text: How much did you pay for the property?

Universe:
if (HsOwnd = 2|3) | (HsOwnd = 1 & MgyNot = 1|2) (mortgage or shared ownership at new address or became outright owner through purchase or clearing mortgage)

household_w4.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_w4.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_w4.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_w4.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_w4.mgextra

Taken out additional mortgage on home

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from BHPS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w4.mgnew

Amount of additional mortgage on home

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TO NEAREST £

Text: How much in total is this additional mortgage or loan?

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

household_w4.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 extensiond_mgxty1 (d_hhresp) Home extension
2Home improvements or repairsd_mgxty2 (d_hhresp) Home improvements or repairs
3Car purchased_mgxty3 (d_hhresp) Car purchase
4Other consumer goodsd_mgxty4 (d_hhresp) Other consumer goods
5Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goodsd_mgxty5 (d_hhresp) Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goods
6Consolidationd_mgxty6 (d_hhresp) Consolidation
97Otherd_mgxty97 (d_hhresp) Other

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

household_w4.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_w4.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_w4.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 memberd_rentp0 (d_hhresp) Non-household member whether rents accommodation: non hh member
1Person number 1d_rentp1 (d_hhresp) Person number 1
2Person number 2d_rentp2 (d_hhresp) Person number 2
3Person number 3d_rentp3 (d_hhresp) Person number 3
4Person number 4d_rentp4 (d_hhresp) Person number 4
5Person number 5d_rentp5 (d_hhresp) Person number 5
6Person number 6d_rentp6 (d_hhresp) Person number 6
7Person number 7d_rentp7 (d_hhresp) Person number 7
8Person number 8d_rentp8 (d_hhresp) Person number 8
9Person number 9d_rentp9 (d_hhresp) Person number 9
10Person number 10d_rentp10 (d_hhresp) Person number 10
11Person number 11d_rentp11 (d_hhresp) Person number 11
12Person number 12d_rentp12 (d_hhresp) Person number 12
13Person number 13d_rentp13 (d_hhresp) Person number 13
14Person number 14d_rentp14 (d_hhresp) Person number 14
15Person number 15d_rentp15 (d_hhresp) Person number 15
16Person number 16d_rentp16 (d_hhresp) Person number 16

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

household_w4.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_w4.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_w4.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_w4.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_w4.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 chargesd_rentinc1 (d_hhresp) [Water and/or sewerage charges {If REGION = GB}]
2Heating or lighting or hot waterd_rentinc2 (d_hhresp) Heating or lighting or hot water
3Council Tax / Ratesd_rentinc3 (d_hhresp) [Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}]
96None of thesed_rentinc96 (d_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_w4.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_w4.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_w4.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
1Electricityd_fuelhave1 (d_hhresp) Electricity
2Gas, including Calor Gasd_fuelhave2 (d_hhresp) Gas, including Calor Gas
3Oild_fuelhave3 (d_hhresp) Oil
4Other fuel, including solid fueld_fuelhave4 (d_hhresp) Other fuel, including solid fuel
96Or none of these?d_fuelhave96 (d_hhresp) Or none of these?

household_w4.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_w4.xpduely

Amount spent on gas and electricity combined

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP

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

Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelhave = 2 (Has gas and electricity in accommodation)
and if fuelduel = 1 (Pay gas and electric as one bill)

household_w4.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)
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_w4.xpelecy

Amount spent on electricity

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP

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

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

household_w4.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)
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_w4.xpgasy

Amount spent on gas

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP

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

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

household_w4.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)
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_w4.xpoily

Amount spent on oil

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP

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

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

household_w4.xpsfly

Amount spent on other fuel

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP

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

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

household_w4.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

household_w4.solar1

Install solar panels for electricity

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: Have you installed or are you seriously considering any of the following...
solar panels for electricity?

OptionLabel
1Yes - fitted
2Yes - seriously considering
3No
4Considered in the past and rejected
5SPONTANEOUS Not applicable/rented accommodation

household_w4.solar2

Install solar water heating

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: Solar water heating?

OptionLabel
1Yes - fitted
2Yes - seriously considering
3No
4Considered in the past and rejected
5SPONTANEOUS Not applicable/rented accommodation

household_w4.solar3

Install wind turbine to generate electricity

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: A wind turbine to generate electricity?

OptionLabel
1Yes - fitted
2Yes - seriously considering
3No
4Considered in the past and rejected
5SPONTANEOUS Not applicable/rented accommodation

household_w4.etariff

Considering Green Tariff

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: Does your household buy, or is your household seriously considering buying its electricity on a Green Tariff? By Green Tariff we mean a payment scheme where your electricity supplier provides electricity from renewable sources such as wind power to the National Grid for the amount you use.

OptionLabel
1Yes - already buy
2Yes - seriously considering
3No - neither
4Considered in the past and rejected

Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 (has electricity in accommodation)

household_w4.rubrec

Separate items for recycling

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: Do you separate your rubbish into items that can be recycled through your normal rubbish collection always, usually, sometimes or never?

OptionLabel
1Always
2Usually
3Sometimes
4Never
5No recycling through normal rubbish collection (Spontaneous)

household_w4.othrec1

Frequency of using bottle bank

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: And how often does your household use bottle banks in your area?

OptionLabel
1Very often
2Fairly often
3Not very often
4Never
5No recycling in area

household_w4.othrec2

Frequency of using paper recycling point

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: Paper or cardboard recycling points?

OptionLabel
1Very often
2Fairly often
3Not very often
4Never
5No recycling in area

household_w4.othrec3

Frequency of using Plastic bag recycling point

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: Plastic bag recycling point, including at a supermarket?

OptionLabel
1Very often
2Fairly often
3Not very often
4Never
5No recycling in area

household_w4.othrec4

Frequency of using garden waste recycling facility

Type: choice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Text: Garden waste recycling facilities?

OptionLabel
1Very often
2Fairly often
3Not very often
4Never
5No recycling in area

household_w4.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
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_w4.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_w4.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_w4.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_w4.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 CODE ALL THAT APPLY 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 televisiond_cduse1 (d_hhresp) Television set
2Video recorder/DVD playerd_cduse2 (d_hhresp) DVD/Blu-Ray player
3Satellite dish/Sky TVd_cduse3 (d_hhresp) mc satellite dish/sky tv
4Cable TVd_cduse4 (d_hhresp) mc cable tv
5Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)d_cduse5 (d_hhresp) Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)
6Washing machined_cduse6 (d_hhresp) Washing machine
7Tumble drierd_cduse7 (d_hhresp) Tumble drier
8Dish washerd_cduse8 (d_hhresp) Dish washer
9Microwave ovend_cduse9 (d_hhresp) Microwave oven
10Home computer/PC (not games console)d_cduse10 (d_hhresp) mc home computer/pc (not games console)
11Compact disc player (INCLUDE if part of a sound system)d_cduse11 (d_hhresp) mc compact disc player (include if part of a sound system)
12Landline telephoned_cduse12 (d_hhresp) Landline telephone
13Mobile telephone (anyone in household)d_cduse13 (d_hhresp) Mobile telephone (anyone in household)
96Or none of the above?d_cduse96 (d_hhresp) Or none of the above?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 (Mode is Face to Face)

household_w4.pchas

Consumer durables in accommodation

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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_w4.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_w4.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_w4.conintro

Food consumption intro

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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_w4.xpfood1_g3

Amount spent on food from supermarket

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

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_w4.xpfdout_g3

Amount spent on meals/snacks outside the home

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

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 {if HHGRID.hhsize > 1} 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.

household_w4.xpaltob_g3

Amount spent on alcohol

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

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

Text: About how much have you {if HHGRID.hhsize > 1} 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.

household_w4.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_w4.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: Do you have 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_w4.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: Do you and your family/partner 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_w4.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.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_w4.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.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_w4.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.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_w4.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.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_w4.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.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_w4.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_w4.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. {if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 = 1} Does the child / {if GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS015 greater than 1} Do the childen 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_w4.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_w4.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 the child have/do the 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.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w4.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. Does the child/do 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_w4.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 the child/do the 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.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w4.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 the child/do the 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.NKIDS015 > 0 (One or more children aged 0 to 15 in the household)

household_w4.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: (Does the child/do the children...)
East 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_w4.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: (Does the child/do the children...)
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_w4.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 the child/do 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_w4.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 the child/do the 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.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_w4.cdelply

Space outdoors to play

Type: choice

Source: FRS

Text: For the next question just answer yes or no. Does the child/do 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_w4.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. For each one, please answer yes or no.
{if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1} Do all the people living here of pensionable age / {if HHGRID.hhsize = 1} Do you eat at least one filling meal a day?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesd_pdepa1 (d_hhresp) filling meal a day: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepa2 (d_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepa3 (d_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepa4 (d_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepa5 (d_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepa6 (d_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepa7 (d_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepa8 (d_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepa97 (d_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_w4.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: ({if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1} Do all the people living here of pensionable age / {if HHGRID.hhsize = 1} Do you)
go out socially, either alone or with other people, at least once a month?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesd_pdepb1 (d_hhresp) go out socially: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepb2 (d_hhresp) go out socially: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepb3 (d_hhresp) go out socially: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepb4 (d_hhresp) go out socially: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepb5 (d_hhresp) go out socially: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepb6 (d_hhresp) go out socially: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepb7 (d_hhresp) go out socially: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepb8 (d_hhresp) go out socially: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepb97 (d_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_w4.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: ({if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1} Do all the people living here of pensionable age / {if HHGRID.hhsize = 1} Do you)
go out socially, either alone or with other people, at least once a month?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesd_pdepc1 (d_hhresp) see friends/family: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepc2 (d_hhresp) see friends/family: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepc3 (d_hhresp) see friends/family: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepc4 (d_hhresp) see friends/family: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepc5 (d_hhresp) see friends/family: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepc6 (d_hhresp) see friends/family: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepc7 (d_hhresp) see friends/family: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepc8 (d_hhresp) see friends/family: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepc97 (d_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_w4.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: ({if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1} Do all the people living here of pensionable age / {if HHGRID.hhsize = 1} Do you)
go out socially, either alone or with other people, at least once a month?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesd_pdepd1 (d_hhresp) holiday away from home: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepd2 (d_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepd3 (d_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepd4 (d_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepd5 (d_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepd6 (d_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepd7 (d_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepd8 (d_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepd97 (d_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_w4.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
1Yesd_pdepe1 (d_hhresp) replace broken cooker: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepe2 (d_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepe3 (d_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepe4 (d_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepe5 (d_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepe6 (d_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepe7 (d_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepe8 (d_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepe97 (d_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_w4.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
1Yesd_pdepf1 (d_hhresp) home good state of repair: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepf2 (d_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepf3 (d_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepf4 (d_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepf5 (d_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepf6 (d_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepf7 (d_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepf8 (d_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepf97 (d_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_w4.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
1Yesd_pdepg1 (d_hhresp) services good working order: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepg2 (d_hhresp) services good working order: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepg3 (d_hhresp) services good working order: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepg4 (d_hhresp) services good working order: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepg5 (d_hhresp) services good working order: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepg6 (d_hhresp) services good working order: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepg7 (d_hhresp) services good working order: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepg8 (d_hhresp) services good working order: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepg97 (d_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_w4.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
1Yesd_pdeph1 (d_hhresp) damp-free home: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdeph2 (d_hhresp) damp-free home: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdeph3 (d_hhresp) damp-free home: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdeph4 (d_hhresp) damp-free home: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdeph5 (d_hhresp) damp-free home: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdeph6 (d_hhresp) damp-free home: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdeph7 (d_hhresp) damp-free home: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdeph8 (d_hhresp) damp-free home: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdeph97 (d_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_w4.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
1Yesd_pdepi1 (d_hhresp) home kept warm: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepi2 (d_hhresp) home kept warm: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepi3 (d_hhresp) home kept warm: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepi4 (d_hhresp) home kept warm: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepi5 (d_hhresp) home kept warm: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepi6 (d_hhresp) home kept warm: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepi7 (d_hhresp) home kept warm: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepi8 (d_hhresp) home kept warm: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepi97 (d_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_w4.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: ({if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1} Do all the people living here of pensionable age / {if HHGRID.hhsize = 1} Do you)
go out socially, either alone or with other people, at least once a month?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesd_pdepk1 (d_hhresp) has telephone: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepk2 (d_hhresp) has telephone: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepk3 (d_hhresp) has telephone: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepk4 (d_hhresp) has telephone: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepk5 (d_hhresp) has telephone: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepk6 (d_hhresp) has telephone: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepk7 (d_hhresp) has telephone: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepk8 (d_hhresp) has telephone: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepk97 (d_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_w4.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: ({if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1} Do all the people living here of pensionable age / {if HHGRID.hhsize = 1} Do you)
go out socially, either alone or with other people, at least once a month?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesd_pdepl1 (d_hhresp) access to car/taxi: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepl2 (d_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepl3 (d_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepl4 (d_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepl5 (d_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepl6 (d_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepl7 (d_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepl8 (d_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepl97 (d_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_w4.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: ({if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1} Do all the people living here of pensionable age / {if HHGRID.hhsize = 1} Do you)
go out socially, either alone or with other people, at least once a month?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesd_pdepm1 (d_hhresp) hair cut regularly: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepm2 (d_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepm3 (d_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepm4 (d_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepm5 (d_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepm6 (d_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepm7 (d_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepm8 (d_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepm97 (d_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_w4.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: ({if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1} Do all the people living here of pensionable age / {if HHGRID.hhsize = 1} Do you)
go out socially, either alone or with other people, at least once a month?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesd_pdepn1 (d_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepn2 (d_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepn3 (d_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepn4 (d_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepn5 (d_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepn6 (d_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepn7 (d_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepn8 (d_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepn97 (d_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_w4.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: {if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 1} Would all of the people living here of pensionable age / {if HHGRID.hhsize = 1} Would you be able to pay an unexpected expense of £ 200?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesd_pdepo1 (d_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisd_pdepo2 (d_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomed_pdepo3 (d_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisd_pdepo4 (d_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringd_pdepo5 (d_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpd_pdepo6 (d_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedd_pdepo7 (d_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantd_pdepo8 (d_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherd_pdepo97 (d_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_w4.pdepoh

How pay unexpected expense

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: How would you pay for this unexpected expense of £ 200?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Use income but would need to cut back on essentialsd_pdepoh1 (d_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: income, cutting back on essentials
2Use income and would not need to cut back on essentialsd_pdepoh2 (d_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: income, not cutting back on essentials
3Use savingsd_pdepoh3 (d_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: savings
4Use a form of credit (e.g. credit card or take out a loan)d_pdepoh4 (d_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: use a form of credit
5Get the money from friends or family as a gift or loand_pdepoh5 (d_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: money from family or friends
97SPONTANEOUS: Otherd_pdepoh97 (d_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_w4.nvestintro

Investments intro

Type: choice

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

OptionLabel
1Continue

household_w4.nvestrt

Investments

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1National Savings Certificates / National Savings Bonds (Capital, Income or Deposit)d_nvestrt1 (d_hhresp) National Savings Certificates / National Savings Bonds (Capital, Income or Depos
2Unit Trusts / Investment Trusts (excluding ISAs/PEPs)d_nvestrt2 (d_hhresp) Unit Trusts / Investment Trusts (excluding ISAs/PEPs)
3Company stocks or shares, UK or foreign (excluding ISAs/PEPs)d_nvestrt3 (d_hhresp) Company stocks or shares, UK or foreign (excluding ISAs/PEPs)
97Other investments (e.g. gilts, government or company bonds or securities, stock options)d_nvestrt97 (d_hhresp) Other investments (e.g. gilts, government or company bonds or securities, stock
96SPONTANEOUS: None of thesed_nvestrt96 (d_hhresp) SPONTANEOUS: None of these

household_w4.nonvesty

Why no investments

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY

Text: What is the main reason you do not have any investments?

OptionLabel
1No money, little money to invest
2Don't understand how investments work
3Tried but was refused
4Don't want to invest money in these ways
5Religious or ethical reasons
6Don't trust banks
7Don't understand the point of investing
8Never thought to do it
97Other
96None of these

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.EMBoost = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.GPCompare = 1 | GRIDVARIABLES.LDA = 1 | ff_NewImm = 1) & NVESTRT = 96 (Part of the EMBoost, GP Comparison or LDA sample or is a recent immigrant and has no investments)

household_w4.investrtcode

Investment type identifier

Type: number

Universe:
if ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)

household_w4.nvestamtrt

Current balance of investment

Type: number

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

Universe:
if ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)

household_w4.nvestb1rt

Investment 1,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)
and if NVESTAMTRT = DK & NVESTAMTRT <> REF (Current balance of investment not know and not refused)

household_w4.nvestb2rt

Investment 5,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w4.nvestb3rt

Investment 25,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w4.nvestb5rt

Investment 100,000 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w4.nvestb4rt

Investment 500 or more

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

Text: Would it amount to £ 500 or more?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w4.nvestljrt

Investment joint with someone outside household

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)

household_w4.nvestlskrt

Investments amount held by household members

Type: number

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

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

household_w4.invdocs

Investments: documents seen by interviewer

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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

Universe:
if ANY NVESTRT mentioned (Has investments)

household_w4.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_w4.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_w4.ensze

Engine size

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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

OptionLabel
1Up to 700cc (0.7 litre)
2701 to 10000cc (0.7 to 1 litre)
31001 to 1300cc (1.0 to 1.3 litres)
41301 to 1400cc (1.3 to 1.4 litres)
51401 to 1500cc (1.4 to 1.5 litres)
61501 to 1800cc (1.5 to 1.8 litres)
71801 to 2000cc (1.8 to 2.0 litres)
82001 to 2500cc (2.1 to 2.5 litres)
92501 to 3000cc (2.5 to 3.0 litres)
103001 and over (over 3 litres)

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

household_w4.whodrive

Main driver of car

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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

Text: Who drives this car most often?

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

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

household_w4.carn2h

Car/Van bought new or secondhand

Type: choice

Source: Department for Transport

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

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

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

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

household_w4.carfuel

Type of fuel car/van uses

Type: choice

Source: Department for Transport

Text: What fuel does the engine use?

OptionLabel
1Petrol
2Diesel
3Compressed natural gas
4Biofuel blends over 5% (includes E85 - 85% Ethanol)
5Electric / battery
6Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
7Hybrid (petrol/electric)
97Other type of fuel

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

household_w4.carage

Age of car/van

Type: number

Source: Department for Transport

Interviewer Instruction: THIS SHOULD BE THE AGE OF THE CAR NOT HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN OWNED. IF LESS THAN ONE YEAR, ENTER 1 IF MORE THAN 50 YEARS, ENTER 50 ENTER YEARS SEE CARAGE CHECK CARD FOR INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION LETTERS AND YEARS.

Text: What is the approximate age of the car/van?

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

household_w4.hhendtimeb

Second end time household interview

Type: time

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