Skip to content

Questionnaire Module Main Survey

household_w6

Household Questionnaire

Questions 107

household_w6.hliwho

Who translated

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1TNS BMRB Accredited Bilingual Interviewer
2Agency Translator
3Someone else

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

household_w6.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_w6.hlieng

Interview conducted in English

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_w6.hlitrans

Translated language

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

OptionLabel
1Arabic
2Bengali
3Cantonese
4Gujarati
5Punjabi: Gurmukhi
6Punjabi: Urdu
7Somali
8Urdu
9Welsh
97Other language

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

household_w6.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_w6.ivh

PNO of person answering HH questions

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberf_ivh0 (f_hhresp) whether answers hh questions: non hh member
1Person number 1f_ivh1 (f_hhresp) Person number 1
2Person number 2f_ivh2 (f_hhresp) Person number 2
3Person number 3f_ivh3 (f_hhresp) Person number 3
4Person number 4f_ivh4 (f_hhresp) Person number 4
5Person number 5f_ivh5 (f_hhresp) Person number 5
6Person number 6f_ivh6 (f_hhresp) Person number 6
7Person number 7f_ivh7 (f_hhresp) Person number 7
8Person number 8f_ivh8 (f_hhresp) Person number 8
9Person number 9f_ivh9 (f_hhresp) Person number 9
10Person number 10f_ivh10 (f_hhresp) Person number 10
11Person number 11f_ivh11 (f_hhresp) Person number 11
12Person number 12f_ivh12 (f_hhresp) Person number 12
13Person number 13f_ivh13 (f_hhresp) Person number 13
14Person number 14f_ivh14 (f_hhresp) Person number 14
15Person number 15f_ivh15 (f_hhresp) Person number 15
16Person number 16f_ivh16 (f_hhresp) Person number 16

household_w6.hhendtimea

First end time household interview

Type: time

household_w6.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_w6.hsbeds

Number of bedrooms

Type: number

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

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

Text: I would like to ask you a few questions about your household's accommodation. {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_w6.hsrooms

Number of other rooms in accommodation

Type: number

Source: BHPS

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

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

household_w6.hsowndchk

Housing tenure check

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: IF PROPERTY 'OWNED/BEING BOUGHT ON MORTGAGE' AT LAST INTERVIEW AND MORTGAGE HAS SINCE BEEN PAID OFF, 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_w6.hsownd

House owned or rented

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

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

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

household_w6.hsowr1

PNO of person(s) owning accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberf_hsowr10 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: non hh member
1Person number 1f_hsowr11 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 1
2Person number 2f_hsowr12 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 2
3Person number 3f_hsowr13 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 3
4Person number 4f_hsowr14 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 4
5Person number 5f_hsowr15 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 5
6Person number 6f_hsowr16 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 6
7Person number 7f_hsowr17 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 7
8Person number 8f_hsowr18 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 8
9Person number 9f_hsowr19 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 9
10Person number 10f_hsowr110 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 10
11Person number 11f_hsowr111 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 11
12Person number 12f_hsowr112 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 12
13Person number 13f_hsowr113 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 13
14Person number 14f_hsowr114 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 14
15Person number 15f_hsowr115 (f_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 15
16Person number 16f_hsowr116 (f_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_w6.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_w6.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_w6.hsyrbuy

Year became owner: home owners

Type: number

Source: BHPS

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

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

household_w6.hscost

Original purchase price of property

Type: number

Source: BHPS

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

Text: How much did you pay for the property?

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

household_w6.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_w6.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_w6.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_w6.mgtype

Type of mortgage

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Is your mortgage or loan ...

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

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

household_w6.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 OrigAdd = 1} [ff_Idate] / {if OrigAdd = 2} becoming the owner of the property?

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_w6.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_w6.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 extensionf_mgxty1 (f_hhresp) Home extension
2Home improvements or repairsf_mgxty2 (f_hhresp) Home improvements or repairs
3Car purchasef_mgxty3 (f_hhresp) Car purchase
4Other consumer goodsf_mgxty4 (f_hhresp) Other consumer goods
5Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goodsf_mgxty5 (f_hhresp) Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goods
6Consolidationf_mgxty6 (f_hhresp) Consolidation
97Other?f_mgxty97 (f_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_w6.hstotmg

Total amount secured against property

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £

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

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

household_w6.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_w6.rentp

Who rents accommodation

Type: multichoice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0Non-household memberf_rentp0 (f_hhresp) Non-household member whether rents accommodation: non hh member
1Person number 1f_rentp1 (f_hhresp) Person number 1
2Person number 2f_rentp2 (f_hhresp) Person number 2
3Person number 3f_rentp3 (f_hhresp) Person number 3
4Person number 4f_rentp4 (f_hhresp) Person number 4
5Person number 5f_rentp5 (f_hhresp) Person number 5
6Person number 6f_rentp6 (f_hhresp) Person number 6
7Person number 7f_rentp7 (f_hhresp) Person number 7
8Person number 8f_rentp8 (f_hhresp) Person number 8
9Person number 9f_rentp9 (f_hhresp) Person number 9
10Person number 10f_rentp10 (f_hhresp) Person number 10
11Person number 11f_rentp11 (f_hhresp) Person number 11
12Person number 12f_rentp12 (f_hhresp) Person number 12
13Person number 13f_rentp13 (f_hhresp) Person number 13
14Person number 14f_rentp14 (f_hhresp) Person number 14
15Person number 15f_rentp15 (f_hhresp) Person number 15
16Person number 16f_rentp16 (f_hhresp) Person number 16

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

household_w6.rentll

Landlord of rented accommodation

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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_w6.rentf

Accommodation rented furnished or other

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Do you rent your accommodation...

OptionLabel
1Furnished
2Partly furnished
3Or unfurnished?

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

household_w6.rent

Net amount of last rent payment

Type: number

Source: BHPS

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

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

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

household_w6.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_w6.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 chargesf_rentinc1 (f_hhresp) [Water and/or sewerage charges {If REGION = GB}]
2Heating or lighting or hot waterf_rentinc2 (f_hhresp) Heating or lighting or hot water
3Council Tax/Ratesf_rentinc3 (f_hhresp) [Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}]
96None of these?f_rentinc96 (f_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_w6.renthb

Receives rent rebate or rent allowance

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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_w6.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_w6.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
1Electricityf_fuelhave1 (f_hhresp) Electricity
2Gas, including Calor Gasf_fuelhave2 (f_hhresp) Gas, including Calor Gas
3Oilf_fuelhave3 (f_hhresp) Oil
4Other fuel, including solid fuelf_fuelhave4 (f_hhresp) Other fuel, including solid fuel
96Or none of these?f_fuelhave96 (f_hhresp) Or none of these?

household_w6.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_w6.xpduely

Amount spent on gas and electricity combined

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

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

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

household_w6.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 (i.e. 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_w6.xpelecy

Amount spent on electricity

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT

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

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

household_w6.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_w6.xpgasy

Amount spent on gas

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT

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

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

household_w6.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_w6.xpoily

Amount spent on oil

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT

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

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

household_w6.xpsfly

Amount spent on other fuel

Type: number

Source: ELSA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT

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

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

household_w6.heatch

Household has central heating

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_w6.noisyn

Noise from neighbours

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

Text: Does your accommodation experience noise from neighbours?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_w6.grimyn

Pollution from traffic or industry

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_w6.crgraf

Extent of: Graffiti on walls

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

household_w6.crrubsh

Extent of: Rubbish on street

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

household_w6.crteen

Extent of: Teenagers hanging about

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

household_w6.crdrnk

Extent of: Drunks/Tramps on street

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

household_w6.crvand

Extent of: Vandalism

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

household_w6.crrace

Extent of: Racial insults/attacks

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

household_w6.crburg

Extent of: Homes broken into

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

household_w6.crcar

Extent of: Cars stolen/broken into

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

household_w6.crmugg

Extent of: People attacked on street

Type: choice

Source: BHPS adapted

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

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

household_w6.hsctax

Council tax band of accommodation

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

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

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

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

household_w6.xphsdb

Problems paying for housing

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w6.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_w6.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_w6.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

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 televisionf_cduse1 (f_hhresp) Television set
2Video recorder/DVD playerf_cduse2 (f_hhresp) DVD/Blu-Ray player
3Satellite dish/Sky TVf_cduse3 (f_hhresp) satellite dish/sky tv
4Cable TVf_cduse4 (f_hhresp) cable tv
5Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)f_cduse5 (f_hhresp) Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only)
6Washing machinef_cduse6 (f_hhresp) Washing machine
7Tumble drierf_cduse7 (f_hhresp) Tumble drier
8Dish washerf_cduse8 (f_hhresp) Dish washer
9Microwave ovenf_cduse9 (f_hhresp) Microwave oven
10Home computer/PC (include laptop but not games console)f_cduse10 (f_hhresp) home computer/pc (include laptop but not games console)
11CD player (INCLUDE if part of a sound system)f_cduse11 (f_hhresp) cd player (include if part of a sound system)
12Landline telephonef_cduse12 (f_hhresp) Landline telephone
13Mobile telephone (anyone in household)f_cduse13 (f_hhresp) Mobile telephone (anyone in household)
96Or none of the above?f_cduse96 (f_hhresp) Or none of the above?

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

household_w6.pchas

Consumer durables in accommodation

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (W2 CATI)

Interviewer Instruction: DO NOT INCLUDE A GAMES CONSOLE OR TABLET COMPUTER.

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w6.pcnet

Has access to the internet from home

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

household_w6.pcbroad

Broadband connection from home computer

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Do you have a broadband connection?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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

household_w6.conintro

Food consumption intro

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS (IP1)

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

OptionLabel
1Continue

household_w6.xpfood1_g3

Amount spent on food from supermarket

Type: number

Source: UKHLS (IP1 adapted)

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

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

household_w6.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 {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_w6.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 {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_w6.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_w6.matdepi

Material deprivation: money for self

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_w6.matdepj

Material deprivation: keep up with bills

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Keep up with bills and regular debt repayments?

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

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

household_w6.matdepd

Material deprivation: house

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_w6.matdepe

Material deprivation: contents insurance

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Household contents insurance?

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

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

household_w6.matdepf

Material deprivation: savings

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_w6.matdepg

Material deprivation: furniture

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Enough money to replace any worn out furniture?

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

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

household_w6.matdeph

Material deprivation: electrical goods

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_w6.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_w6.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 children have...
A family holiday away from home for at least one week a year?

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

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

household_w6.cdephave3

Leisure equipment

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_w6.cdephave4

Celebrations on special occasions

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_w6.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_w6.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_w6.cdepdo2

Do a hobby/leisure activity

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Do a hobby or leisure activity?

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

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

household_w6.cdepdo3

Have friends over

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_w6.cdepdo5

Eat fruit and veg every day

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

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

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

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

household_w6.cdepdo6

Have a warm winter coat

Type: choice

Source: FRS

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

Text: Have a warm winter coat?

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

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

household_w6.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_w6.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) does/do this
2Child(ren) would like to do this but we cannot afford this at the moment
3Child(ren) do not want/need this at the moment
4Does not apply/Child(ren) not at school

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.NKIDS615 > 0) OR (CPlay = 4) (One or more children aged 6 to 15 in the household OR children under 6 that are already at school)

household_w6.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_w6.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
1Yesf_pdepa1 (f_hhresp) filling meal a day: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepa2 (f_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepa3 (f_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepa4 (f_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepa5 (f_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepa6 (f_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepa7 (f_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepa8 (f_hhresp) filling meal a day: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepa97 (f_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_w6.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
1Yesf_pdepb1 (f_hhresp) go out socially: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepb2 (f_hhresp) go out socially: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepb3 (f_hhresp) go out socially: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepb4 (f_hhresp) go out socially: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepb5 (f_hhresp) go out socially: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepb6 (f_hhresp) go out socially: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepb7 (f_hhresp) go out socially: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepb8 (f_hhresp) go out socially: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepb97 (f_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_w6.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)
See friends or family at least once a month?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesf_pdepc1 (f_hhresp) see friends/family: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepc2 (f_hhresp) see friends/family: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepc3 (f_hhresp) see friends/family: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepc4 (f_hhresp) see friends/family: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepc5 (f_hhresp) see friends/family: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepc6 (f_hhresp) see friends/family: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepc7 (f_hhresp) see friends/family: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepc8 (f_hhresp) see friends/family: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepc97 (f_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_w6.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)
take a holiday away from home for a week or more at least once a year?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesf_pdepd1 (f_hhresp) holiday away from home: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepd2 (f_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepd3 (f_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepd4 (f_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepd5 (f_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepd6 (f_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepd7 (f_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepd8 (f_hhresp) holiday away from home: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepd97 (f_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_w6.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
1Yesf_pdepe1 (f_hhresp) replace broken cooker: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepe2 (f_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepe3 (f_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepe4 (f_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepe5 (f_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepe6 (f_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepe7 (f_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepe8 (f_hhresp) replace broken cooker: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepe97 (f_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_w6.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
1Yesf_pdepf1 (f_hhresp) home good state of repair: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepf2 (f_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepf3 (f_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepf4 (f_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepf5 (f_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepf6 (f_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepf7 (f_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepf8 (f_hhresp) home good state of repair: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepf97 (f_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_w6.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
1Yesf_pdepg1 (f_hhresp) services good working order: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepg2 (f_hhresp) services good working order: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepg3 (f_hhresp) services good working order: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepg4 (f_hhresp) services good working order: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepg5 (f_hhresp) services good working order: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepg6 (f_hhresp) services good working order: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepg7 (f_hhresp) services good working order: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepg8 (f_hhresp) services good working order: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepg97 (f_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_w6.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
1Yesf_pdeph1 (f_hhresp) damp-free home: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdeph2 (f_hhresp) damp-free home: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdeph3 (f_hhresp) damp-free home: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdeph4 (f_hhresp) damp-free home: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdeph5 (f_hhresp) damp-free home: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdeph6 (f_hhresp) damp-free home: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdeph7 (f_hhresp) damp-free home: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdeph8 (f_hhresp) damp-free home: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdeph97 (f_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_w6.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
1Yesf_pdepi1 (f_hhresp) home kept warm: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepi2 (f_hhresp) home kept warm: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepi3 (f_hhresp) home kept warm: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepi4 (f_hhresp) home kept warm: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepi5 (f_hhresp) home kept warm: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepi6 (f_hhresp) home kept warm: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepi7 (f_hhresp) home kept warm: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepi8 (f_hhresp) home kept warm: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepi97 (f_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_w6.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)
have a telephone to use, whenever one is needed?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesf_pdepk1 (f_hhresp) has telephone: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepk2 (f_hhresp) has telephone: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepk3 (f_hhresp) has telephone: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepk4 (f_hhresp) has telephone: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepk5 (f_hhresp) has telephone: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepk6 (f_hhresp) has telephone: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepk7 (f_hhresp) has telephone: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepk8 (f_hhresp) has telephone: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepk97 (f_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_w6.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)
have access to a car or taxi whenever one is needed?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesf_pdepl1 (f_hhresp) access to car/taxi: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepl2 (f_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepl3 (f_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepl4 (f_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepl5 (f_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepl6 (f_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepl7 (f_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepl8 (f_hhresp) access to car/taxi: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepl97 (f_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_w6.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)
have your hair done or cut regularly?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesf_pdepm1 (f_hhresp) hair cut regularly: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepm2 (f_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepm3 (f_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepm4 (f_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepm5 (f_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepm6 (f_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepm7 (f_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepm8 (f_hhresp) hair cut regularly: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepm97 (f_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_w6.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)
have a warm waterproof coat?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Yesf_pdepn1 (f_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepn2 (f_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepn3 (f_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepn4 (f_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepn5 (f_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepn6 (f_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepn7 (f_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepn8 (f_hhresp) warm waterproof coat: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepn97 (f_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_w6.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
1Yesf_pdepo1 (f_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: yes
2No, do not have the money for thisf_pdepo2 (f_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, no money for this
3No, this is not a priority on current incomef_pdepo3 (f_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, not a priority
4No, health/disability prevents thisf_pdepo4 (f_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, health/disability prevents this
5No, it is too much trouble/too tiringf_pdepo5 (f_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, too much trouble/too tiring
6No, there is no one to do this with or provide helpf_pdepo6 (f_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, no company/help
7No, this is not something wantedf_pdepo7 (f_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, not wanted
8No, it is not relevantf_pdepo8 (f_hhresp) pay unexpected expense: no, not relevant
97SPONTANEOUS: No, otherf_pdepo97 (f_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_w6.pdepoh

How pay unexpected expense

Type: multichoice

Source: Department for Work and Pensions

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Use income but would need to cut back on essentialsf_pdepoh1 (f_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: income, cutting back on essentials
2Use income and would not need to cut back on essentialsf_pdepoh2 (f_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: income, not cutting back on essentials
3Use savingsf_pdepoh3 (f_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: savings
4Use a form of credit (e.g. credit card or take out a loan)f_pdepoh4 (f_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: use a form of credit
5Get the money from friends or family as a gift or loanf_pdepoh5 (f_hhresp) how pay unexpected expense: money from family or friends
97SPONTANEOUS: Otherf_pdepoh97 (f_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_w6.ncars

Number of cars in household

Type: number

Source: BHPS

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

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

household_w6.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_w6.hhendtimeb

Second end time household interview

Type: time

What else is Understanding Society doing?

Email newsletter

Sign up to our newsletter