Questionnaire Module Main Survey
household_w7
Household Questionnaire
Questions 66
household_w7.hlieng
Interview conducted in English
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
- g_hlieng (g_hhresp) Interview conducted in English
household_w7.hlitrans
Translated language
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic |
| 2 | Bengali |
| 3 | Cantonese |
| 4 | Gujarati |
| 10 | Polish |
| 11 | Portuguese |
| 5 | Punjabi: Gurmukhi |
| 6 | Punjabi: Urdu |
| 7 | Somali |
| 12 | Turkish |
| 8 | Urdu |
| 9 | Welsh |
| 97 | Other language |
Universe:
if HLIEng = 2 (Interview will not be conducted in English)
- g_hlitrans (g_hhresp) Translated language
household_w7.hliwho
Who translated
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | TNS BMRB Accredited Bilingual Interviewer |
| 2 | Agency Translator |
| 3 | Someone else |
Universe:
if HLIEng = 2 (Interview will not be conducted in English)
- g_hliwho (g_hhresp) Who translated
household_w7.inthhold
Intro household interview
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: This interview is completely voluntary, if we should come to any question that you don't want to answer, just let me know and we'll go on to the next question.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Continue |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|2 (Mode is face-to-face or telephone)
household_w7.ivh
PNO of person answering HH questions
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member | g_ivh0 (g_hhresp) whether answers hh questions: non hh member |
| 1 | Person number 1 | g_ivh1 (g_hhresp) Person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 | g_ivh2 (g_hhresp) Person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 | g_ivh3 (g_hhresp) Person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 | g_ivh4 (g_hhresp) Person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 | g_ivh5 (g_hhresp) Person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 | g_ivh6 (g_hhresp) Person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 | g_ivh7 (g_hhresp) Person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 | g_ivh8 (g_hhresp) Person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 | g_ivh9 (g_hhresp) Person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 | g_ivh10 (g_hhresp) Person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 | g_ivh11 (g_hhresp) Person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 | g_ivh12 (g_hhresp) Person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 | g_ivh13 (g_hhresp) Person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 | g_ivh14 (g_hhresp) Person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 | g_ivh15 (g_hhresp) Person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 | g_ivh16 (g_hhresp) Person number 16 |
household_w7.hhendtimea
First end time household interview
Type: time
household_w7.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
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)
- g_hsroomchk (g_hhresp) House room check
household_w7.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) | (ff_HsBeds = DK|REF|MIS) | (ff_HsRooms = DK|REF|MIS)} How many bedrooms are there here excluding any bedrooms you may let or sublet?
- g_hsbeds (g_hhresp) Number of bedrooms
household_w7.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?
- g_hsrooms (g_hhresp) Number of other rooms in accommodation
household_w7.hsowndchk
Housing tenure check
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: IF MORTGAGE PAID OFF SINCE LAST INTERVIEW, ANSWER NO HERE
Text: And is this accommodation still [ff_HsOwnd]?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 1 & (ff_HsOwnd <> 97|DK|REF|MIS) (living at same address and prior ownership status is not unknown)
- g_hsowndchk (g_hhresp) Housing tenure check
household_w7.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Owned outright |
| 2 | Owned/being bought on mortgage |
| 3 | Shared ownership (part-owned part-rented) |
| 4 | Rented |
| 5 | Rent free |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2 | HsOwndChk = 2 | (ff_HsOwnd = 97|DK|REF|MIS) (Living at a different address or ownership status has changed since previous wave or prior ownership status was not known)
- g_hsownd (g_hhresp) House owned or rented
household_w7.hsowr1
PNO of person(s) owning accommodation
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: INTERVIEWER: IF OWNER IS NOT IN THE HOUSEHOLD ENTER 0
Text: In whose name is this (house/flat/room) owned?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member | g_hsowr10 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: non hh member |
| 1 | Person number 1 | g_hsowr11 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 | g_hsowr12 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 | g_hsowr13 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 | g_hsowr14 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 | g_hsowr15 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 | g_hsowr16 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 | g_hsowr17 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 | g_hsowr18 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 | g_hsowr19 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 | g_hsowr110 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 | g_hsowr111 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 | g_hsowr112 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 | g_hsowr113 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 | g_hsowr114 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 | g_hsowr115 (g_hhresp) whether owns accommodation: pno 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 | g_hsowr116 (g_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 this wave or now owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership)
household_w7.hsval
Value of property: home owners
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RANGE GIVEN WRITE IN LOWEST FIGURE
Text: About how much would you expect to get for your home if you sold it today?
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 1|2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 1|2|3) (owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership at previous wave and tenure same this wave or now owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership)
- g_hsval (g_hhresp) Value of property: home owners
household_w7.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...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bought it for cash |
| 2 | Paid off a mortgage or loan |
| 3 | Inherited or been given all or a share of the property |
| 4 | Or something else? |
Universe:
if HsOwnd = 1 (Owns outright at new address or has become an outright owner since last wave)
- g_mgynot (g_hhresp) How home came to be owned outright
household_w7.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)
- g_hsyrbuy (g_hhresp) Year became owner: home owners
household_w7.hscost
Original purchase price of property
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF PAID NOTHING/INHERITED CODE 0
Text: How much did you pay for the property?
Universe:
if (HsOwnd = 2|3) | (HsOwnd = 1 & MgyNot = 1|2) (mortgage or shared ownership at new address or became outright owner through purchase or clearing mortgage)
- g_hscost (g_hhresp) Original purchase price of property
household_w7.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)
- g_hsyr04 (g_hhresp) Year mortgage began
household_w7.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)
- g_mgold (g_hhresp) Amount borrowed at purchase: mortgagee
household_w7.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)
- g_mglife (g_hhresp) Years left to pay: mortgage
household_w7.mgtype
Type of mortgage
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: Is your mortgage or loan ...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A repayment mortgage or loan |
| 2 | An endowment mortgage |
| 3 | Part repayment and part endowment |
| 4 | Interest only |
| 5 | Part interest only and part repayment |
| 6 | Flexible mortgage |
| 97 | Or 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)
- g_mgtype (g_hhresp) Type of mortgage
household_w7.mgextra
Taken out additional mortgage on home
Type: choice
Source: Adapted from BHPS
Text: Have you taken out any additional mortgage on this house/flat since {if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 1} [ff_Idate] / {if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2} becoming the owner of the property?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
- g_mgextra (g_hhresp) Taken out additional mortgage on home
household_w7.mgnew
Amount of additional mortgage on home
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TO NEAREST £
Text: How much in total is this additional mortgage or loan?
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MgExtra = 1 (Taken out additional mortgage/loan)
- g_mgnew (g_hhresp) Amount of additional mortgage on home
household_w7.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?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home extension | g_mgxty1 (g_hhresp) Home extension |
| 2 | Home improvements or repairs | g_mgxty2 (g_hhresp) Home improvements or repairs |
| 3 | Car purchase | g_mgxty3 (g_hhresp) Car purchase |
| 4 | Other consumer goods | g_mgxty4 (g_hhresp) Other consumer goods |
| 5 | Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goods | g_mgxty5 (g_hhresp) Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goods |
| 6 | Consolidation | g_mgxty6 (g_hhresp) Consolidation |
| 97 | Other | g_mgxty97 (g_hhresp) Other |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MgExtra = 1 (Taken out additional mortgage/loan)
household_w7.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) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
- g_hstotmg (g_hhresp) Total amount secured against property
household_w7.xpmg
Last total monthly mortgage payment
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TOTAL MORTGAGE PAYMENT FOR ALL MORTGAGES INCLUDING EXISTING AND NEW MORTGAGES.
Text: How much was your last total monthly instalment on all mortgages or loans for this property?
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
- g_xpmg (g_hhresp) Last total monthly mortgage payment
household_w7.hsjb
Accommodation with present job: renter
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Does the accommodation go with the present job of anyone in the household?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4|5 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)
- g_hsjb (g_hhresp) Accommodation with present job: renter
household_w7.rentp
Who rents accommodation
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Text: In whose name is this (house/flat/room) rented?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member | g_rentp0 (g_hhresp) Non-household member whether rents accommodation: non hh member |
| 1 | Person number 1 | g_rentp1 (g_hhresp) Person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 | g_rentp2 (g_hhresp) Person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 | g_rentp3 (g_hhresp) Person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 | g_rentp4 (g_hhresp) Person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 | g_rentp5 (g_hhresp) Person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 | g_rentp6 (g_hhresp) Person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 | g_rentp7 (g_hhresp) Person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 | g_rentp8 (g_hhresp) Person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 | g_rentp9 (g_hhresp) Person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 | g_rentp10 (g_hhresp) Person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 | g_rentp11 (g_hhresp) Person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 | g_rentp12 (g_hhresp) Person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 | g_rentp13 (g_hhresp) Person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 | g_rentp14 (g_hhresp) Person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 | g_rentp15 (g_hhresp) Person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 | g_rentp16 (g_hhresp) Person number 16 |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4|5 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)
household_w7.rentll
Landlord of rented accommodation
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Who is the accommodation rented from or provided by?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | [Local Authority/Council] {if region = England/Scotland/Wales} / [Northern Ireland Housing Executive] {if region = Northern Ireland} |
| 2 | New Town Commission or Corporation |
| 3 | Property company |
| 4 | [Scottish Homes/Communities Scotland Scottish Special Housing Association] {if region = Scotland} |
| 5 | Other Housing association, cooperative or charitable trust |
| 6 | Employer (ORGANISATION) |
| 7 | Other organisation |
| 8 | Relative |
| 9 | Employer (INDIVIDUAL) |
| 10 | Other individual |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4|5 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)
- g_rentll (g_hhresp) Landlord of rented accommodation
household_w7.rentf
Accommodation rented furnished or other
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: Do you rent your accommodation...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Furnished |
| 2 | Partly furnished |
| 3 | Or unfurnished? |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4|5 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)
- g_rentf (g_hhresp) Accommodation rented furnished or other
household_w7.rent
Net amount of last rent payment
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF 100% RENT REBATE CODE 0
Text: How much was the last rent payment, including any services or water charges but after any rebates?
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
- g_rent (g_hhresp) Net amount of last rent payment
household_w7.rentwc
Weeks covered by last rental payment
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: What period did this cover?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | One week |
| 2 | Two weeks |
| 3 | Three weeks |
| 4 | Four weeks |
| 5 | Calendar month |
| 7 | Two calendar months |
| 8 | Eight times a year |
| 9 | Nine times a year |
| 10 | Ten times a year |
| 13 | Three months/13 weeks |
| 26 | Six months/26 weeks |
| 52 | One year/12 months/52 w |
| 90 | Less than one week |
| 95 | One off/lump sum |
| 96 | None of these |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent > 0 (Last rental payment is provided)
- g_rentwc (g_hhresp) Weeks covered by last rental payment
household_w7.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?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Water and/or sewerage charges {If REGION = GB}] | g_rentinc1 (g_hhresp) [Water and/or sewerage charges {If REGION = GB}] |
| 2 | Heating or lighting or hot water | g_rentinc2 (g_hhresp) Heating or lighting or hot water |
| 3 | [Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}] | g_rentinc3 (g_hhresp) [Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}] |
| 96 | None of these | g_rentinc96 (g_hhresp) None of these |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent > 0 (Last rental payment is provided)
household_w7.renthb
Receives rent rebate or rent allowance
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Was any Housing Benefit such as a rent rebate or rent allowance deducted from the last rent payment?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent > 0 (Last rental payment is provided)
- g_renthb (g_hhresp) Receives rent rebate or rent allowance
household_w7.rentg
Gross rent including Housing Benefit
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
Text: So what would the last rent payment have been if Housing Benefit had not been deducted from it?
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (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)
- g_rentg (g_hhresp) Gross rent including Housing Benefit
household_w7.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...
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electricity | g_fuelhave1 (g_hhresp) Electricity |
| 2 | Gas, including Calor Gas | g_fuelhave2 (g_hhresp) Gas, including Calor Gas |
| 3 | Oil | g_fuelhave3 (g_hhresp) Oil |
| 4 | Other fuel, including solid fuel | g_fuelhave4 (g_hhresp) Other fuel, including solid fuel |
| 96 | Or none of these? | g_fuelhave96 (g_hhresp) Or none of these? |
household_w7.fuelduel
Separate or combined gas and electricity bill
Type: choice
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Text: Do you pay your gas and electric as one bill or separately?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | One bill |
| 2 | Separately |
Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelhave = 2 (Has gas and electricity in accommodation)
- g_fuelduel (g_hhresp) Separate or combined gas and electricity bill
household_w7.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)
- g_xpduely (g_hhresp) Amount spent on gas and electricity combined
household_w7.duelpay
Method of payment for gas and electric combined
Type: choice
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Text: How do you pay for your gas and electricity?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A fixed amount each month by standing order |
| 2 | A monthly bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 3 | A quarterly bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 9 | An annual bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 4 | A pre-payment (key/card or token) meter |
| 5 | It's included in the rent |
| 6 | Frequent cash payments (ie more frequent than once a month) |
| 7 | Fuel Direct scheme or direct from benefits |
| 8 | Staywarm scheme |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelhave = 2 (Has gas and electricity in accommodation)
and if fuelduel = 1 (Pay gas and electric as one bill)
- g_duelpay (g_hhresp) Method of payment for gas and electric combined
household_w7.xpelecy
Amount spent on electricity
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT
Text: In the last year, since 1st [interview month] [interview year - 1], how much has your household spent on electricity? [Enter '0' if nothing spent. { if WEB}]
Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelduel <> 1 (Has electricity and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)
- g_xpelecy (g_hhresp) Amount spent on electricity
household_w7.elecpay
Method of payment for electricity
Type: choice
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Text: How do you pay for your electricity?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A fixed amount each month by standing order |
| 2 | A monthly bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 3 | A quarterly bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 9 | An annual bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 4 | A pre-payment (key/card or token) meter |
| 5 | It's included in the rent |
| 6 | Frequent cash payments (ie more frequent than once a month) |
| 7 | Fuel Direct scheme or direct from benefits |
| 8 | Staywarm scheme |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelduel <> 1 (Has electricity and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)
- g_elecpay (g_hhresp) Method of payment for electricity
household_w7.xpgasy
Amount spent on gas
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT
Text: In the last year, since 1st [interview month] [interview year - 1], how much has your household spent on gas, including Calor Gas? [Enter '0' if nothing spent. { if WEB}]
Universe:
if fuelhave = 2 & fuelduel <>1 (Has gas and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)
- g_xpgasy (g_hhresp) Amount spent on gas
household_w7.gaspay
Method of payment for gas
Type: choice
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Text: How do you pay for your gas?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A fixed amount each month by standing order |
| 2 | A monthly bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 3 | A quarterly bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 9 | An annual bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 4 | A pre-payment (key/card or token) meter |
| 5 | It's included in the rent |
| 6 | Frequent cash payments (ie more frequent than once a month) |
| 7 | Fuel Direct scheme or direct from benefits |
| 8 | Staywarm scheme |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if fuelhave = 2 & fuelduel <>1 (Has gas and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)
- g_gaspay (g_hhresp) Method of payment for gas
household_w7.xpoily
Amount spent on oil
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT
Text: In the last year, since 1st [interview month] [interview year - 1], how much has your household spent on oil? [Enter '0' if nothing spent. { if WEB}]
Universe:
if fuelhave = 3 (Has oil in accommodation)
- g_xpoily (g_hhresp) Amount spent on oil
household_w7.xpsfly
Amount spent on other fuel
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT
Text: In the last year, since 1st [interview month] [interview year - 1], how much has your household spent on other fuel, including solid fuel? [Enter '0' if nothing spent. { if WEB}]
Universe:
if fuelhave = 4 (Has other fuel type in accommodation)
- g_xpsfly (g_hhresp) Amount spent on other fuel
household_w7.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
- g_heatch (g_hhresp) Household has central heating
household_w7.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.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | ENGLAND Band A |
| 2 | ENGLAND Band B |
| 3 | ENGLAND Band C |
| 4 | ENGLAND Band D |
| 5 | ENGLAND Band E |
| 6 | ENGLAND Band F |
| 7 | ENGLAND Band G |
| 8 | ENGLAND Band H |
| 9 | N/A |
| 1 | SCOTLAND Band A |
| 2 | SCOTLAND Band B |
| 3 | SCOTLAND Band C |
| 4 | SCOTLAND Band D |
| 5 | SCOTLAND Band E |
| 6 | SCOTLAND Band F |
| 7 | SCOTLAND Band G |
| 8 | SCOTLAND Band H |
| 9 | N/A |
| 1 | WALES Band A |
| 2 | WALES Band B |
| 3 | WALES Band C |
| 4 | WALES Band D |
| 5 | WALES Band E |
| 6 | WALES Band F |
| 7 | WALES Band G |
| 8 | WALES Band H |
| 9 | N/A |
| 10 | WALES Band I |
Universe:
if HHGRID.region = 1|2|3 & HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2 (Address in England, Wales or Scotland and living at new address)
- g_hsctax (g_hhresp) Council tax band of accommodation
household_w7.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3|4 & HsOwndChk = 1) OR HsOwnd = 2|3|4|97 (In mortgaged or rented accommodation, not rent free)
- g_xphsdb (g_hhresp) Problems paying for housing
household_w7.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (HHGRID.region = 1|2|3) & hsctax <> 9 (Address in England, Wales or Scotland and Council Tax band provided)
- g_xphsdct (g_hhresp) Problems paying Council Tax
household_w7.xphsdba
Problems paying bills
Type: choice
Source: FRS adapted
Text: Sometimes people are not able to pay every household bill when it falls due. May we ask, are you up to date with all your household bills such as electricity, gas, water rates, telephone and other bills or are you behind with any of them?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Up to date with all bills |
| 2 | Behind with some bills |
| 3 | Behind with all bills |
- g_xphsdba (g_hhresp) Problems paying bills
household_w7.cduse
Consumer durables in accommodation
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF COMBINED TV/VIDEO CODE 1 & 2
Text: Could you please tell me which of the following items you have in your (part of the) accommodation. Just tell me the numbers that apply.
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colour television | g_cduse1 (g_hhresp) Television set |
| 2 | Video recorder/DVD player | g_cduse2 (g_hhresp) DVD/Blu-Ray player |
| 3 | Satellite dish/Sky TV | g_cduse3 (g_hhresp) Satellite dish/Sky TV |
| 4 | Cable TV | g_cduse4 (g_hhresp) Cable TV |
| 5 | Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only) | g_cduse5 (g_hhresp) Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only) |
| 6 | Washing machine | g_cduse6 (g_hhresp) Washing machine |
| 7 | Tumble drier | g_cduse7 (g_hhresp) Tumble drier |
| 8 | Dish washer | g_cduse8 (g_hhresp) Dish washer |
| 9 | Microwave oven | g_cduse9 (g_hhresp) Microwave oven |
| 10 | Home computer/PC (include laptop but not games console or tablet computer) | g_cduse10 (g_hhresp) Home computer/PC (include laptop but not games console or tablet computer) |
| 11 | Compact disc player (INCLUDE if part of a sound system) | g_cduse11 (g_hhresp) Compact disc player (INCLUDE if part of a sound system) |
| 12 | Landline telephone | g_cduse12 (g_hhresp) Landline telephone |
| 13 | Mobile telephone (anyone in household) | g_cduse13 (g_hhresp) Mobile telephone (anyone in household) |
| 96 | Or none of the above? | g_cduse96 (g_hhresp) Or none of the above? |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 | 3 (Mode is Face to Face or web)
household_w7.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 2 (Mode is telephone)
- g_pchas (g_hhresp) Consumer durables in accommodation
household_w7.pcnet
Has access to the internet from home
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Does your household have access to the internet from home?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
- g_pcnet (g_hhresp) Has access to the internet from home
household_w7.pcbroad
Broadband connection from home computer
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Do you have a broadband connection?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if pcnet = 1 (Household has access to the internet from home)
- g_pcbroad (g_hhresp) Broadband connection from home computer
household_w7.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.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Continue |
household_w7.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
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.
- g_xpfood1_g3 (g_hhresp) Amount spent on food from supermarket
household_w7.xpfdout_g3
Amount spent on meals/snacks outside the home
Type: number
Source: UKHLS (IP1 adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE TAKEAWAYS DELIVERED TO THE HOME
Text: And about how much have you {if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 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.
- g_xpfdout_g3 (g_hhresp) Amount spent on meals/snacks outside the home
household_w7.xpaltob_g3
Amount spent on alcohol
Type: number
Source: UKHLS (IP1 adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW ASK FOR ESTIMATE
Text: About how much have you {if HHGRID.hhsize greater than 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.
- g_xpaltob_g3 (g_hhresp) Amount spent on alcohol
household_w7.ncars
Number of cars in household
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE COMPANY VEHICLES IF AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE USE
Text: How many cars or vans in total does your household own or have continuous use of?
- g_ncars (g_hhresp) Number of cars in household
household_w7.carval
Value vehicle(s) less amount outstanding
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: EXCLUDE COMPANY VEHICLES
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)
- g_carval (g_hhresp) Value vehicle(s) less amount outstanding
household_w7.ensze
Engine size
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: What is the engine size of your [first/second/third] car/van?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Up to 700cc (0.7 litre) |
| 2 | 701 to 1000cc (0.7 to 1 litre) |
| 3 | 1001 to 1300cc (1.0 to 1.3 litres) |
| 4 | 1301 to 1400cc (1.3 to 1.4 litres) |
| 5 | 1401 to 1500cc (1.4 to 1.5 litres) |
| 6 | 1501 to 1800cc (1.5 to 1.8 litres) |
| 7 | 1801 to 2000cc (1.8 to 2.0 litres) |
| 8 | 2001 to 2500cc (2.1 to 2.5 litres) |
| 9 | 2501 to 3000cc (2.5 to 3.0 litres) |
| 10 | 3001 and over (over 3 litres) |
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
household_w7.whodrive
Main driver of car
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: IF DRIVEN EQUALLY BY MORE THAN ONE PERSON CODE FIRST PERSON NAMED
Text: Who drives this car most often?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member |
| 1 | Person number 1 |
| 2 | Person number 2 |
| 3 | Person number 3 |
| 4 | Person number 4 |
| 5 | Person number 5 |
| 6 | Person number 6 |
| 7 | Person number 7 |
| 8 | Person number 8 |
| 9 | Person number 9 |
| 10 | Person number 10 |
| 11 | Person number 11 |
| 12 | Person number 12 |
| 13 | Person number 13 |
| 14 | Person number 14 |
| 15 | Person number 15 |
| 16 | Person number 16 |
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
household_w7.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | New |
| 2 | Second hand |
| 98 | Don't know or not sure |
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
household_w7.carfuel
Type of fuel car/van uses
Type: choice
Source: Department for Transport
Text: What fuel does the engine use?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Petrol |
| 2 | Diesel |
| 3 | Compressed natural gas |
| 4 | Biofuel blends over 5% (includes E85 - 85% Ethanol) |
| 5 | Electric / battery |
| 6 | Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) |
| 7 | Hybrid (petrol/electric) |
| 97 | Other type of fuel |
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
- g_carfuel1 (g_hhresp) car no.1: Type of fuel car/van uses
- g_carfuel2 (g_hhresp) car no.2: Type of fuel car/van uses
- g_carfuel3 (g_hhresp) car no.3: Type of fuel car/van uses
- g_carfuel4 (g_hhresp) car no.4: Type of fuel car/van uses
- g_carfuel5 (g_hhresp) car no.5: Type of fuel car/van uses
household_w7.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.
Text: What is the approximate age of the car/van?
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
household_w7.hhqurecomplete
HHold Questionnaire completed CAWI
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: We will next ask you some questions about you and your experiences. There might be a slight delay whilst your answers are saving. Please be patient.
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 3) (If mode is web)
- g_hhqurecomplete (g_hhresp) HHold Questionnaire completed CAWI
household_w7.hhendtimeb
Second end time household interview
Type: time



