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qheatch Household has central heating
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (12)
Question Number and Text QH42 : Do you have any form of central heating, including any electric storage heaters, in your (part of the) accommodation?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 7890 94.5 95.5
No 2 368 4.4 4.5
Missing or wild -9 14 .2 Missing
Inapplicable -8 68 .8 Missing
Refused -2 6 .1 Missing
Valid cases 8258 Missing cases 88
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Household Consumption: Heating and Fuel
Note

Includes any system where two or more rooms are heated from central source. Does not include appliances plugged into mains circuit at wall.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qheatyp Central heating fuel type
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (13)
Question Number and Text QH43 : Is the central heating fuelled by
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Mains gas 1 5349 64.1 71.9
Electricity 2 555 6.6 7.5
Solid fuel 3 113 1.4 1.5
Oil 4 1363 16.3 18.3
Something else 5 62 .7 .8
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Inapplicable -8 417 5.0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Valid cases 7442 Missing cases 904
Question Route IF (QHEATCH = 1) Asked if R’s home has central heating
Index Terms Household Consumption: Heating and Fuel
Note

See note for QHEATCH.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsprbg Accom: shortage of space
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (13)
Question Number and Text QH44A : Does your accommodation have any of the following problems? Shortage of space
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 6 0.07 Missing
inapplicable -8 68 0.81 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 6 0.07 Missing
Yes 1 1393 16.69 17.9
No 2 6389 76.55 82.1
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 7782 Missing cases 564
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Housing: Problems
Housing: Size and Condition of Dwelling
Neighbourhood and Residence
Note

Similar to Wave 1 variable AHSPRBF.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsprbh Accom: noise from neighbours
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (13)
Question Number and Text QH44B : Does your accommodation have any of the following problems? Noise from neighbours
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 5 0.06 Missing
inapplicable -8 68 0.81 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 6 0.07 Missing
Yes 1 736 8.82 9.46
No 2 7047 84.44 90.54
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 7783 Missing cases 563
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Housing: Problems
Housing: Size and Condition of Dwelling
Neighbourhood and Residence
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsprbi Accom: street noise
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (13)
Question Number and Text QH44C : Does your accommodation have any of the following problems? Other street noise
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 2 0.02 Missing
inapplicable -8 68 0.81 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 6 0.07 Missing
Yes 1 968 11.60 12.43
No 2 6818 81.69 87.57
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 7786 Missing cases 560
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Housing: Problems
Housing: Size and Condition of Dwelling
Neighbourhood and Residence
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsprbj Accom: not enough light
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (13)
Question Number and Text QH44D : Does your accommodation have any of the following problems? Too dark, not enough light
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 5 0.06 Missing
inapplicable -8 68 0.81 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 6 0.07 Missing
Yes 1 367 4.40 4.72
No 2 7416 88.86 95.28
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 7783 Missing cases 563
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Housing: Problems
Housing: Size and Condition of Dwelling
Neighbourhood and Residence
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsprbk Accom: lack of adequate heating
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (13)
Question Number and Text QH44E : Does your accommodation have any of the following problems? Lack of adequate heating facilities
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 3 0.04 Missing
inapplicable -8 68 0.81 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 6 0.07 Missing
Yes 1 221 2.65 2.84
No 2 7564 90.63 97.16
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 7785 Missing cases 561
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Housing: Problems
Housing: Size and Condition of Dwelling
Note

Similar to Wave 1 variable AHSPRBC.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsprbl Accom: condensation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (13)
Question Number and Text QH44F : Does your accommodation have any of the following problems? Condensation
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 5 0.06 Missing
inapplicable -8 68 0.81 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 6 0.07 Missing
Yes 1 630 7.55 8.09
No 2 7153 85.71 91.91
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 7783 Missing cases 563
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Housing: Problems
Housing: Size and Condition of Dwelling
Note

Similar to Wave 1 variable AHSPRBA.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsprbm Accom: leaky roof
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (13)
Question Number and Text QH44G : Does your accommodation have any of the following problems? Leaky roof
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 7 0.08 Missing
inapplicable -8 68 0.81 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 6 0.07 Missing
Yes 1 236 2.83 3.03
No 2 7545 90.40 96.97
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 7781 Missing cases 565
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Housing: Problems
Housing: Size and Condition of Dwelling
Note

Similar to Wave 1 variable AHSPRBD.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsprbn Accom: damp walls, floors etc
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (13)
Question Number and Text QH44H : Does your accommodation have any of the following problems? Damp walls, floors, foundation etc.
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 3 0.04 Missing
inapplicable -8 68 0.81 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 6 0.07 Missing
Yes 1 525 6.29 6.74
No 2 7260 86.99 93.26
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 7785 Missing cases 561
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Housing: Problems
Housing: Size and Condition of Dwelling
Note

Similar to Wave 1 variable AHSPRBB.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsprbo Accom: rot in windows, floors
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (13)
Question Number and Text QH44I : Does your accommodation have any of the following problems? Rot in window frames or floors
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 4 0.05 Missing
inapplicable -8 68 0.81 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 6 0.07 Missing
Yes 1 307 3.68 3.94
No 2 7477 89.59 96.06
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 7784 Missing cases 562
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Housing: Problems
Housing: Size and Condition of Dwelling
Note

Similar to Wave 1 variable AHSPRBE.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsprbp Accom: pollution/environmental problems
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (13)
Question Number and Text QH44J : Does your accommodation have any of the following problems? Pollution, grime or other environmental problems
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 3 0.04 Missing
inapplicable -8 68 0.81 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 6 0.07 Missing
Yes 1 417 5.00 5.36
No 2 7368 88.28 94.64
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 7785 Missing cases 561
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Housing: Problems
Housing: Size and Condition of Dwelling
Neighbourhood and Residence
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsprbq Accom: vandalism or crime
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (13)
Question Number and Text QH44K : Does your accommodation have any of the following problems? Vandalism or crime in the area
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 12 0.14 Missing
inapplicable -8 68 0.81 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 6 0.07 Missing
Yes 1 1067 12.78 13.72
No 2 6709 80.39 86.28
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 7776 Missing cases 570
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Crime
Housing: Problems
Neighbourhood and Residence
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsctax Council tax band of accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (14)
Question Number and Text QH45 : Could you please tell me which Council Tax band this accommodation is in?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Band A : up to 40,00 1 977 11.7 16.9
Band B : 40,001 – 52 2 1152 13.8 20.0
Band C : 52,001 – 68 3 1084 13.0 18.8
Band D : 68,001 – 88 4 1145 13.7 19.8
Band E : 88,001 – 12 5 624 7.5 10.8
Band F : 120,001 – 1 6 346 4.1 6.0
Band G : 160,001 – 3 7 297 3.6 5.1
Band H : 320,001+ 8 74 .9 1.3
Hhold accom not valu 9 71 .9 1.2
Missing -9 14 .2 Missing
Not applicable -8 1389 16.6 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 1172 14.0 Missing
Valid cases 5770 Missing cases 2576
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Housing: Local Authority and Services Charges
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhs2ownd Household member owns other property
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (15)
Question Number and Text QH46 : Do you or any members of your household own any of the types of property listed on this card (h2) (other than your current home)?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 788 9.4 10.1
No 2 6998 83.8 89.9
Missing or wild -9 2 .0 Missing
Not applicable -8 68 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Refused -2 6 .1 Missing
Valid cases 7786 Missing cases 560
Question Route ALL
Index Terms Housing: Ownership Status and Tenure
Variable Occurrence W3 W4 W5 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhs2valo Value of other property
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (15)
Question Number and Text QH47 : Approximately how much do you think that property is currently worth in total?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
215151.21 243228.31 10 2000000
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 67 0.80 Missing
inapplicable -8 7074 84.76 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 12 0.14 Missing
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 709 Missing cases 7637
Question Route IF (QHS2OWND = 1) Asked if R or member of R’s household owns any type of property mentioned on card H2.
Index Terms Housing: Rent, Mortgage and Loan Details
Note

Before Wave 10 information on value of second property held in wHS2VAL
Variable Occurrence W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhs2vala Oth property: amt 50,000 or more
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (15)
Question Number and Text QH47A : Would it amount to 50,000 pounds or more?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 6 0.07 Missing
inapplicable -8 7795 93.40 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
Yes 1 53 0.64 86.89
No 2 8 0.10 13.11
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 61 Missing cases 8285
Question Route IF (QHS2OWND = 1 AND QHSVALO = -1) Asked if R or member of R’s household owns any type of property mentioned on card H2 and does not know total value of property.
Index Terms Housing: Rent, Mortgage and Loan Details
Note

See note for QHSVALO
Variable Occurrence W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhs2valb Oth property: amt 100,000 or more
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (15)
Question Number and Text QH47B : Would it amount to 100,000 pounds or more?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 5 0.06 Missing
inapplicable -8 7809 93.57 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
refused -2 1 0.01 Missing
Yes 1 41 0.49 87.23
No 2 6 0.07 12.77
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 47 Missing cases 8299
Question Route IF (QHS2OWND = 1 AND QHS2VALO = -1 AND QHS2VALA = 1) Asked if R or member of R’s household owns any type of property mentioned on card H2 and does not know total value of property but it is worth 50,000 or more.
Index Terms Housing: Rent, Mortgage and Loan Details
Note

See note for QHSVALO
Variable Occurrence W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhs2valc Oth property: amt 250,000 or more
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (15)
Question Number and Text QH47C : Would it amount to 250,000 pounds or more?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 4 0.05 Missing
inapplicable -8 7821 93.71 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
Yes 1 26 0.31 70.27
No 2 11 0.13 29.73
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 37 Missing cases 8309
Question Route IF (QHS2OWND = 1 AND QHS2VALO = -1 AND QHS2VALA = 1 AND QHS2VALB = 1) Asked if R or member of R’s household owns any type of property mentioned on card H2 and does not know total value of property but it is worth 100,000 or more.
Index Terms Housing: Rent, Mortgage and Loan Details
Note

See note for QHSVALO
Variable Occurrence W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhs2vald Oth property: amt 10,000 or more
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (15)
Question Number and Text QH47D : Would it amount to 10,000 pounds or more?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
missing or wild -9 8 0.10 Missing
inapplicable -8 7848 94.03 Missing
proxy and/or phone -7 484 5.80 Missing
Yes 1 3 0.04 50.0
No 2 3 0.04 50.0
Total 8346 100.00
Valid cases 6 Missing cases 8340
Question Route IF (QHS2OWND = 1 AND QHSVALO = -1 AND QHSVALA = 2 or QHSVALA = -1) Asked if R or member of R’s household owns any type of property mentioned on card H2 and does not know total value of property or it is worth 50,000 or less
Index Terms Housing: Rent, Mortgage and Loan Details
Note

See note for QHSVALO
Variable Occurrence W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qmgtot Total mortgage on all property
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (16)
Question Number and Text QH49 : Could I just check, approximately how much is the total amount of your outstanding loans on all the property you (or your household) own, including your current home?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
87009.11 100751.84 1 2150000
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 2841 34.0 100.0
Missing or wild -9 92 1.1 Missing
Inapplicable -8 4305 51.6 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
None -3 240 2.9 Missing
Refused -2 41 .5 Missing
Don’t know -1 343 4.1 Missing
Valid cases 2841 Missing cases 5505
Question Route IF (QMGHAVE = 2) Asked if R or member of R’s household is buying property with a mortgage.
Index Terms Housing: Rent, Mortgage and Loan Details
Variable Occurrence W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcdhave Has one of listed items in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (16)
Question Number and Text QH50 : Would you look at this card (h3) please and tell me if you have any of the items listed in your (part of the) accommodation?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 7744 92.8 99.4
No 2 44 .5 .6
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Refused -2 6 .1 Missing
Valid cases 7788 Missing cases 558
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes items both owned and rented, also in store or being repaired. A filter question to route out those who have none of listed items. Note also that after Wave 1, questions about ownership of items (ACD*OWN) were dropped as they had led to large amounts of missing (-9) data in variables ACD1NEW and ACD2NEW.
Variable Occurrence W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcdbght Bought a consumer durable since 1.9.LY
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (16)
Question Number and Text QH52 : Was this item (were any of these items) bought since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 3677 44.1 47.5
No 2 4067 48.7 52.5
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home.
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Filter question introduced at Wave 3.
Variable Occurrence W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd1use Colour TV in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51A : Which items do you have? Colour television
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 127 1.5 1.6
Yes 1 7667 91.9 98.4
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes both owned and rented items.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd1new Colour TV bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53A : Was this item (Colour television) bought since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 6534 78.3 84.4
Yes 1 1210 14.5 15.6
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD1USE = 1) Asked if R has a colour television
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes purchase by members of h/hold who have since left, or gifts, plus goods bought second hand or on credit.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd1cst Cost of TV bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54A : How much in total have you paid for this (Colour television), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
641.47 488.52 1 8000
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 1154 13.8 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 6597 79.0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 5 .1 Missing
Refused -2 3 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 48 .6 Missing
Valid cases 1154 Missing cases 7192
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD1USE = 1 AND QCD1NEW = 1) Asked if R has a colour television and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd2use VCR in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51B : Which items do you have? Video recorder
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 489 5.9 6.3
Yes 1 7305 87.5 93.7
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes both owned and rented items.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd2new VCR bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53B : Was this item (Video recorder) bought since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7159 85.8 92.4
Yes 1 585 7.0 7.6
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD2USE = 1) Asked if R has a video recorder
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes purchase by members of h/hold who have since left, or gifts, plus goods bought second hand or on credit.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd2cst Cost of VCR bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54B : How much in total have you paid for this (Video recorder), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
117.57 138.99 1 1400
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 500 6.0 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 7222 86.5 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 47 .6 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 37 .4 Missing
Valid cases 500 Missing cases 7846
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD2USE = 1 AND QCD2NEW = 1) Asked if R has a video recorder and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd10use Satellite dish at accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51C : Which items do you have? Satellite dish
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 4496 53.9 57.7
Yes 1 3298 39.5 42.3
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes both owned and rented items.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd10new Satellite Dish bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53C : Was this item (Satellite dish) bought since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7468 89.5 96.4
Yes 1 276 3.3 3.6
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD10USE = 1) Asked if R has a satellite dish
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes purchase by members of h/hold who have since left, or gifts, plus goods bought second hand or on credit.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd10cst Cost of satellite bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54C : How much in total have you paid for this (Satellite dish), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
125.89 110.69 1 650
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 209 2.5 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 7531 90.2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 11 .1 Missing
Don’t know -1 56 .7 Missing
Valid cases 209 Missing cases 8137
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD10USE = 1 AND QCD10NEW = 1) Asked if R has a satellite dish and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Only initial set-up costs recorded, not monthly subscriptions or bills.
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd11use Cable TV in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51D : Which items do you have? Cable TV
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 6709 80.4 86.1
Yes 1 1085 13.0 13.9
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes both owned and rented items.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd11new Cable TV bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53D : Was this item (Cable TV) bought since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7674 91.9 99.1
Yes 1 70 .8 .9
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD11USE = 1) Asked if R has cable tv
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes purchase by members of h/hold who have since left, or gifts, plus goods bought second hand or on credit.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd11cst Cost of cable TV bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54D : How much in total have you paid for this (Cable TV), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
91.65 108.81 1 480
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 49 .6 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 7737 92.7 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 2 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 19 .2 Missing
Valid cases 49 Missing cases 8297
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD11USE = 1 AND QCD11NEW = 1) Asked if R has cable tv and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

See note for QCD10CST.
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd3use Freezer in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51E : Which items do you have? Deep freeze or fridge freezer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 370 4.4 4.7
Yes 1 7424 89.0 95.3
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes both owned and rented items. Excludes fridge only.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd3new Freezer bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53E : Was this item (Deep freeze or fridge freezer) bought since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7191 86.2 92.9
Yes 1 553 6.6 7.1
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD3USE = 1) Asked if R has a deep freeze or fridge freezer
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes purchase by members of h/hold who have since left, or gifts, plus goods bought second hand or on credit.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd3cst Cost of deep freeze bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54E : How much in total have you paid for this (Deep freeze or fridge freezer), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
306.09 265.13 1 4000
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 515 6.2 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 7254 86.9 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 1 .0 Missing
Refused -2 2 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 35 .4 Missing
Valid cases 515 Missing cases 7831
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD3USE = 1 AND QCD3NEW = 1) Asked if R has a deep freeze or fridge freezer and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd4use Washing machine in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51F : Which items do you have? Washing machine
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 367 4.4 4.7
Yes 1 7427 89.0 95.3
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes both owned and rented items. Excludes washing machine in communal laundry. Includes combined washerdriers.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd4new Washing machine bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53F : Was this item (Washing machine) bought since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7096 85.0 91.6
Yes 1 648 7.8 8.4
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD4USE = 1) Asked if R has a washing machine
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes purchase by members of h/hold who have since left, or gifts, plus goods bought second hand or on credit.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd4cst Cost of washer bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54F : How much in total have you paid for this (Washing machine), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
280.88 114.99 1 1200
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 608 7.3 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 7159 85.8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 8 .1 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 31 .4 Missing
Valid cases 608 Missing cases 7738
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD4USE = 1 AND QCD4NEW = 1) Asked if R has a washing machine and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd5use Tumble dryer in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51G : Which items do you have? Tumble drier
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 3024 36.2 38.8
Yes 1 4770 57.2 61.2
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes both owned and rented items, plus combined washerdriers.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd5new Tumble dryer bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53G : Was this item (Tumble drier) bought since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7434 89.1 96.0
Yes 1 310 3.7 4.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD5USE = 1) Asked if R has a tumble drier
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes purchase by members of h/hold who have since left, or gifts, plus goods bought second hand or on credit.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd5cst Cost of tumble drier bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54G : How much in total have you paid for this (Tumble drier), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
185.70 99.51 1 1000
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 267 3.2 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 7497 89.8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 19 .2 Missing
Don’t know -1 24 .3 Missing
Valid cases 267 Missing cases 8079
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD5USE = 1 AND QCD5NEW = 1) Asked if R has a tumble drier and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd6use Dish washer in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51H : Which items do you have? Dish washer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 4568 54.7 58.6
Yes 1 3226 38.7 41.4
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes both owned and rented items.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd6new Dish washer bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53H : Was this item (Dish washer) bought in the last year since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7467 89.5 96.4
Yes 1 277 3.3 3.6
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD6USE = 1) Asked if R has a dishwasher
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes purchase by members of h/hold who have since left, or gifts, plus goods bought second hand or on credit.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd6cst Cost of dish washer bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54H : How much in total have you paid for this (Dish washer), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
264.10 114.95 1 850
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 237 2.8 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 7530 90.2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 5 .1 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 34 .4 Missing
Valid cases 237 Missing cases 8109
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD6USE = 1 AND QCD6NEW = 1) Asked if R has a dishwasher and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd7use Microwave oven in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51I : Which items do you have? Microwave oven
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 661 7.9 8.5
Yes 1 7133 85.5 91.5
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes both owned and rented items.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd7new Microwave oven bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53I : Was this item (Microwave oven) bought in the last year since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7254 86.9 93.7
Yes 1 490 5.9 6.3
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD7USE = 1) Asked if R has a microwave oven
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes purchase by members of h/hold who have since left, or gifts, plus goods bought second hand or on credit.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd7cst Cost of microwave bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54I : How much in total have you paid for this (Oicrowave oven), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
78.28 87.94 1 750
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 455 5.5 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 7317 87.7 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 3 .0 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 31 .4 Missing
Valid cases 455 Missing cases 7891
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD7USE = 1 AND QCD7NEW = 1) Asked if R has a microwave oven and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd8use Home computer in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51J : Which items do you have? Home computer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 2296 27.5 29.5
Yes 1 5498 65.9 70.5
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes both owned and rented items, even if used only for games, but only if has a keyboard. Includes those used for business purposes by self-employed, but excludes those provided by employers for work at home.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd8new Home computer bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53J : Was this item (Home computer) bought since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 6960 83.4 89.9
Yes 1 784 9.4 10.1
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD8USE = 1) Asked if R has a home computer
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes purchase by members of h/hold who have since left, or gifts, plus goods bought second hand or on credit.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd8cst Cost of computer bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54J : How much in total have you paid for this (Home computer), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
551.45 400.32 1 5000
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 736 8.8 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 7023 84.1 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 1 .0 Missing
Refused -2 1 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 46 .6 Missing
Valid cases 736 Missing cases 7610
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD8USE = 1 AND QCD8NEW = 1) Asked if R has a home computer and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd9use CD player in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51K : Which items do you have? Compact disc player
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 1420 17.0 18.2
Yes 1 6374 76.4 81.8
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes both owned and rented items.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd9new CD player bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53K : Was this item (Compact disc player) bought since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7530 90.2 97.2
Yes 1 214 2.6 2.8
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD9USE = 1) Asked if R has a compact disc player
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes purchase by members of h/hold who have since left, or gifts, plus goods bought second hand or on credit.
Variable Occurrence W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd9cst Cost of CD player bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54K : How much in total have you paid for this (Compact disc player), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
154.39 287.80 5 3000
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 192 2.3 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 7593 91.0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 3 .0 Missing
Refused -2 2 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 17 .2 Missing
Valid cases 192 Missing cases 8154
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD9USE = 1 AND QCD9NEW = 1) Asked if R has a compact disc player and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd12use Landline phone in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51L : Which items do you have? Landline telephone
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 782 9.4 10.0
Yes 1 7012 84.0 90.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes both owned and rented items.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd12new Landline phone bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53L : Was this item (Landline telephone) bought since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7447 89.2 96.2
Yes 1 297 3.6 3.8
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD12USE = 1) Asked if R has a landline telephone
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

Includes purchase by members of h/hold who have since left, or gifts, plus goods bought second hand or on credit.
Variable Occurrence W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd12cst Cost of landline phone bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54L : How much in total have you paid for this (Landline telephone), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
52.36 49.85 1 500
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 262 3.1 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 7510 90.0 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 8 .1 Missing
Don’t know -1 27 .3 Missing
Valid cases 262 Missing cases 8084
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD12USE = 1 AND QCD12NEW = 1) Asked if R has a telephone and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

See note for QCD10CST.
Variable Occurrence W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qcd13use Mobile phone in accommodation
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH51M : Which items do you have? Mobile telephone
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 933 11.2 12.0
Yes 1 6861 82.2 88.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1) Asked if R has any listed items at home
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Note

See also QMOBUSE on Record Type QINDRESP.
Variable Occurrence W16 W17 W18

qcd13new Mobile phone bought in last year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH53M : Was this item (Mobile telephone) bought since September 1st 2006?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 6812 81.6 88.0
Yes 1 932 11.2 12.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 63 .8 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7744 Missing cases 602
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD13USE = 1) Asked if R has a mobile telephone
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Variable Occurrence W16 W17 W18

qcd13cst Cost of mobile phone bought in past year
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (17)
Question Number and Text QH54M : How much in total have you paid for this (Mobile telephone), excluding any interest paid on loans?
Mean Std Dev Minimum Maximum
84.72 79.27 1 800
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Amount stated 1 739 8.9 100.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Not applicable -8 6875 82.4 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Cost inc elsewhere -3 16 .2 Missing
Refused -2 3 .0 Missing
Don’t know -1 174 2.1 Missing
Valid cases 739 Missing cases 7607
Question Route IF (QCDHAVE = 1 AND QCDBGHT = 1 AND QCD13USE = 1 AND QCD13NEW = 1) Asked if R has a mobile telephone and bought it since 1.9.2006
Index Terms Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Variable Occurrence W16 W17 W18

qpcnet Have access to the internet from home
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (18)
Question Number and Text QH55A : Does your household have access to the internet at home?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 4896 58.7 63.0
No 2 2880 34.5 37.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Refused -2 6 .1 Missing
Don’t know -1 12 .1 Missing
Valid cases 7776 Missing cases 570
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Computers and Computing
Household Consumption: Consumer Durables
Variable Occurrence W6 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qhsnet1 Access to internet – home computer
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (18)
Question Number and Text QH55BA : How does your household access the internet from home? Home computer
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 2949 35.3 37.8
Yes 1 4845 58.1 62.2
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QHSNET = 1) Asked if R has internet access from home
Index Terms Computers and Computing
Variable Occurrence W16 W17 W18

qhsnet2 Access to internet – digital tv
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (18)
Question Number and Text QH55BB : How does your household access the internet from home? Digital television
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7641 91.6 98.0
Yes 1 153 1.8 2.0
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QHSNET = 1) Asked if R has internet access from home
Index Terms Computers and Computing
Variable Occurrence W16 W17 W18

qhsnet3 Access to internet – mobile phone
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (18)
Question Number and Text QH55BC : How does your household access the internet from home? Mobile phone
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7393 88.6 94.9
Yes 1 401 4.8 5.1
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QHSNET = 1) Asked if R has internet access from home
Index Terms Computers and Computing
Variable Occurrence W16 W17 W18

qhsnet4 Access to internet – other
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (18)
Question Number and Text QH55BD : How does your household access the internet from home? Other
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Not mentioned 0 7755 92.9 99.5
Yes 1 39 .5 .5
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 7794 Missing cases 552
Question Route IF (QHSNET = 1) Asked if R has internet access from home
Index Terms Computers and Computing
Variable Occurrence W16 W17 W18

qhsnetb Broadband connection from home computer
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (18)
Question Number and Text QH55C : Do you have a broadband connection from your home computer?
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 4267 51.1 88.8
No 2 539 6.5 11.2
Missing or wild -9 106 1.3 Missing
Inapplicable -8 2911 34.9 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Don’t know -1 39 .5 Missing
Valid cases 4806 Missing cases 3540
Question Route IF (QHSNET = 1 AND QHSNET1 = 1) Asked if R has internet access from home via home computer
Index Terms Computers and Computing
Variable Occurrence W16 W17 W18

qxphp Repayments on hire purchase or loans
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (18)
Question Number and Text QH56 : Do you or anyone in your household have to make repayments on hire purchases or loans? Please do not include mortgage loans but do include DSS social fund loans.
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Yes 1 1854 22.2 23.9
No 2 5902 70.7 76.1
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 13 .2 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Refused -2 13 .2 Missing
Don’t know -1 25 .3 Missing
Valid cases 7756 Missing cases 590
Question Route ALL RESPONDENTS
Index Terms Financial Management: Credit and Debt
Financial Management: Problems
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

qxphpdf Repayments a burden on household
Record Type QHHRESP
Questionnaire Household (18)
Question Number and Text QH57 : To what extent is the repayment of such debts and the interest a financial burden on your household? Would you say it is ..
Value Label Value Frequency % Valid %
Heavy burden 1 203 2.4 10.9
Somewhat of burden 2 564 6.8 30.4
Not a problem 3 1087 13.0 58.6
Missing or wild -9 55 .7 Missing
Inapplicable -8 5953 71.3 Missing
Proxy and or phone -7 484 5.8 Missing
Valid cases 1854 Missing cases 6492
Question Route IF (QXPHP = 1) Asked if R has to make repayments on hire purchases or loans
Index Terms Financial Management: Credit and Debt
Financial Management: Problems
Variable Occurrence W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18