Guidance

Participation Survey 2024/25: Online questionnaire

Updated 8 July 2024

Applies to England

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Questions labelled with ‘Core’ are the core set of questions which were asked to the full sample. The remaining questions labelled ‘Subset’ were split into three separate modules, randomly allocated to a subset of the sample.

OPENING SCREENERS

VBC: QRCODE Single coded, Core

Did you scan the QR code on the invitation letter to access the survey website

  1. Yes
  2. No

DEMOGRAPHICS

INTRO Text, Core

Thank you for choosing to take part in the Participation Survey. The survey will take you around 30 minutes to complete and you may exit and return prior to submitting your responses up until the closing date.

Please click the button to start the survey.

ASK ALL

INTRO2 Text, Core

In this first section, we would like to find out a little about you and your household.

The information is used to understand the experiences of different groups and will not identify you or anyone in your household.

NUMADULTS Single coded, Core

Including yourself how many adults aged 16 or over are currently living in your household? If you live by yourself, please enter 1.

Please only include people aged 16 or over. By household we mean 

  • one person living alone; or 
  • a group of people (not necessarily related) living at the same address who share cooking facilities and share a living room or sitting room or dining area.
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
  9. 9
  10. 10+

AGE Numeric, Core

What is your age?

998 Prefer not to say

AGE2 Single coded, Core

Which of the following age bands are you in?

  1. 16 to 19
  2. 20 to 24
  3. 25 to 29
  4. 30 to 34
  5. 35 to 39
  6. 40 to 44
  7. 45 to 49
  8. 50 to 54
  9. 55 to 59
  10. 60 to 64
  11. 65 to 69
  12. 70 to 74
  13. 75 to 79
  14. 80 to 84
  15. 85 or over

998 Prefer not to say

SEX Single coded, Core

What is your sex?

A question about gender identity will follow.

  1. Female
  2. Male

998 Prefer not to say

GENDERI Single coded, Core

Is the gender you identify with the same as your sex registered at birth?

If you do not wish to answer, please select prefer not to say

  1. Yes
  2. No, type in gender identity

998 Prefer not to say

MARST Single coded, Core

What is your legal marital or registered civil partnership status?

  1. Never married and never legally registered in a civil partnership
  2. Married
  3. In a legally registered civil partnership
  4. Separated, but still legally married
  5. Separated, but still legally in a civil partnership
  6. Divorced
  7. Formerly in a civil partnership which is now legally dissolved
  8. Widowed
  9. A surviving member of a legally registered civil partnership

998 Prefer not to say

COHAB Single coded, Core

Are you living with someone in this household as a couple?

  1. Yes
  2. No

998 Prefer not to say

CHILDHH Numeric, Core

How many children aged under 16 currently live in your household?

0-20

998 Prefer not to say

ART PARTICIPATION MAIN SCREENERS (CARTS1 AND CARTS2)

INTROART Text, Core

Next are some questions about activities you may have done in the last 12 months in England. Please think about activities you have done in your own time and don’t include anything that was part of paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

CARTS1 Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months which of the following events have you attended in person in England? Please don’t include places or events you have attended through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. An exhibition of art, photography or sculptures
  2. A theatre play, drama, musical, pantomime, ballet or opera
  3. An event connected with literature, books, reading, poetry reading or writing
  4. A cinema screening of a film or movie
  5. A craft exhibition (not a crafts market; crafts include for example textiles, woodworking or ceramics)
  6. A live music event (for example, pop, jazz, electronic, choral, orchestra or folk)
  7. An arts festival and or carnival (for example, a food, craft or other cultural event)
  8. A street art event 
  9. A live dance event (for example, contemporary, world, street or ballroom)
  10. A fashion show
  11. A comedy event
  12. An in-person esports contest or video game competition event 
  13. Some other cultural event in England (please type in)
  14. None of these

CARTS1A Single coded, Core

How often in the last 12 months have you attended [CARTS1]? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

  1. At least once a week
  2. Less often than once a week but at least once a month
  3. Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
  4. Twice in the last 12 months
  5. Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

CARTS1B Multi coded, Core

And in the last 12 months, have you attended [CARTS1]…

Select all that apply

  1. In your free time
  2. As part of voluntary work
  3. In some other way

999 Don’t know

FILMTYPE Multi coded, Core

You said you have watched a film at the cinema in the last 12 months. Which of the following best describes any of the films you have seen at the cinema in the last 12 months?

Please don’t include films you have seen through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. Mainstream Hollywood films 
  2. British films with mainly a British cast or locations
  3. Independent films, not backed by a major film studio
  4. Films in a foreign language or other World cinema
  5. Documentaries
  6. Animated films
  7. Short films
  8. Archive films or classic films from the past
  9. A live or recorded cultural, arts or sports event such as a play or musical, orchestra or concert
  10. Another type of film (please type in)
  11. None of these

999 Don’t know

CARTS2 Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months, which of these things have you done in England either at home or away from home? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. Written stories, plays, or poetry
  2. Read books, graphic novels or magazines
  3. Written, practiced or performed music
  4. Painting, drawing, printmaking, calligraphy, colouring
  5. Crafts (textile, sewing, ceramic, sculpting, carving, woodwork)
  6. Choreographed or performed a drama or dance routine
  7. Designed or programmed video games including on a smartphone or tablet
  8. Made films or videos including original video content and animations
  9. Photography as a hobby
  10. Read news in a printed newspaper
  11. Other arts, crafts, or creative activities (please type in)
  12. None of these

CARTS2A Single coded, Core

How often in the last 12 months have you [CARTS2]? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

  1. Every day
  2. Less often than daily but at least once a week
  3. Less often than once a week but at least once a month
  4. Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
  5. Twice in the last 12 months
  6. Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

CARTS2B Multi coded, Core

And in the last 12 months, have you [CARTS2]…

Select all that apply

  1. In your free time
  2. As part of voluntary work
  3. In some other way

999 Don’t know

PAYPAPER Single coded, Core

How do you usually pay when you read a printed newspaper?

  1. Pay a one-time fee or charge
  2. Pay a monthly or annual subscription
  3. Access content free of charge

999 Don’t know

CNARTP1 Multi coded, Core

What are the reasons you haven’t personally attended cultural activities or participated in arts in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

  1. I cannot afford it
  2. It is not value for money
  3. I’m not interested in cultural or arts activities 
  4. I don’t have time
  5. I have a health problem or disability
  6. They are difficult to get to
  7. I don’t know what is available
  8. I would feel out of place
  9. I don’t have anyone to go with
  10. The opening hours are inconvenient
  11. Some other reason (please type in)
  12. No reason in particular

WHYNOCULT Multi coded, Core

What are your reasons for not being interested in cultural or arts activities?

Select all that apply

  1. The cultural and arts activities on offer do not match my own cultural interests or preferences
  2. Cultural and arts activities are too academic for me
  3. I don’t have any artistic, creative or cultural skills
  4. The people who take part in cultural and arts activities are not like me
  5. I don’t know enough about what cultural and arts activities there are
  6. I don’t think cultural and arts activities are of any value for me or my family
  7. Cultural and arts activities will not help with my career or the careers I want my family to have
  8. My family, friends or community would not be supportive of me attending cultural or arts activities
  9. I was not encouraged to take part in cultural and arts activities as a child
  10. I used to take part in cultural and arts activities for my health but stopped as I now feel better
  11. I’m just not interested in cultural or arts activities
  12. Some other reason
  13. No reason in particular

ART PARTICIPATION MAIN SCREENERS (CARTS3 AND CARTS4)

CARTS3 Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months, which of these activities have you done? Please don’t include anything you did through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. Read an e-book or e-magazine (for example, on a Kindle)
  2. Read news online from a national or local news publisher (for example BBC, the Times, the Yorkshire Post)
  3. Played video games including on a smartphone or tablet
  4. Watched TV programmes live at the time they were broadcast
  5. Watched TV programmes using a streaming service (for example BBC iPlayer, Netflix or Amazon Prime)
  6. Watched films live at the time they were broadcast
  7. Watched films using a streaming service (for example BBC iPlayer, Netflix or Amazon Prime)
  8. Listened to live radio online through a computer, laptop, tablet or phone
  9. Listened to streamed music (for example, through iTunes, Spotify)
  10. Listened to downloaded music
  11. Listened to an audiobook
  12. Listened to a podcast
  13. None of these

CARTS3A Single coded, Core

How often in the last 12 months have you [CARTS3]?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

  1. Every day
  2. Less often than daily but at least once a week
  3. Less often than once a week but at least once a month
  4. Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
  5. Twice in the last 12 months
  6. Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

CARTS3B Multi coded, Core

How, if at all, do you usually pay for content when you [CARTS3]

Select all that apply

  1. Pay a one-time fee
  2. Pay a monthly or annual subscription
  3. Content is paid for through TV licence fee (all live TV and BBC iPlayer)
  4. Access content free of charge
  5. Access content using a log-in belonging to someone NOT in my household
  6. Access paid content for free, using other methods

999 Don’t know

CARTSVID Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months have you paid to play video games online? Please don’t include anything you did through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. Yes, through a one-time fee to play the game (for example to purchase a game or its expansions)
  2. Yes, through a subscription to play the game (for example a Monthly subscription to an online game)
  3. Yes, I play the online game for free, but have paid money to access additional features (for example loot-boxes, skins)
  4. No, in the last 12 months I have not spent any money while playing online video games
  5. I haven’t played any video games online

999 Don’t know

CARTS4 Multi coded, Core

And in the last 12 months which of the following events have you watched online?

Please don’t include anything you did through paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. A live arts event including theatre, visual arts or literature
  2. A pre-recorded arts event including theatre, visual arts or literature
  3. A live music or dance event, watched as it was happening
  4. A pre-recorded music or dance event
  5. None of these

CARTS4A Single coded, Core

How often in the last 12 months have you watched [CARTS4] online? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

  1. At least once a week
  2. Less often than once a week but at least once a month
  3. Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
  4. Twice in the last 12 months
  5. Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

CARTS4B Multi coded, Core

How, if at all, do you usually pay for content when you watch [CARTS4] online?

Select all that apply

  1. Pay a one-time fee
  2. Pay a monthly or annual subscription
  3. Content is paid for through TV licence fee (all live TV and BBC iPlayer)
  4. Access content free of charge
  5. Access content using a log-in belonging to someone NOT in my household
  6. Access paid content for free, using other methods

999 Don’t know

CNARTP2 Multi coded, Core

What are the reasons you haven’t personally engaged or participated with arts or cultural activities or events digitally?

Select all that apply

  1. I cannot afford it
  2. It is not value for money
  3. I’m not interested in cultural or arts activities
  4. I don’t have time
  5. I have a health problem or disability
  6. I don’t have access to the internet
  7. I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet
  8. I don’t know how to access these types of events online
  9. I don’t know what is available
  10. The cultural activities on offer do not match my own cultural interests or preferences
  11. Some other reason (please type in)
  12. No reason in particular

SSTEAM Multi coded, Subset

The term ‘STEAM’ is sometimes used to refer to a range of subjects or sectors: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths.

Thinking now about your free time outside of your job or structured academic activities.

In which of these subjects or sectors, if any, do you take an interest?

Select all that apply

  1. Science
  2. Technology
  3. Engineering
  4. Arts
  5. Maths
  6. None of these

SSTEAMFUT Multi coded, Subset

Still thinking about the subjects below (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths)

In the next 12 months, do you plan to take part in any activity or event connected with any of these subjects or sectors in your free time, outside your job or structured academic activities?

  1. Yes - Science
  2. Yes - Technology
  3. Yes - Engineering
  4. Yes - Arts
  5. Yes – Maths
  6. None of these

999 Don’t know

LIBRARIES

CLIBRARY1 Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months, in which of these ways have you used public library services? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. I visited a public library building or mobile library in-person in my leisure time
  2. I accessed library services digitally or online
  3. I was visited by a home library service
  4. I used another library outreach services (for example attended a community event where the library staff or volunteers were present)
  5. Not used any library services in the last 12 months

CFRELIB12 Single coded, Core

How often in the last 12 months have you visited a public or mobile library in person in your leisure time?

Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

  1. At least once a week
  2. Less often than once a week but at least once a month
  3. Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
  4. Twice in the last 12 months
  5. Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

CPARLI12A Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months, did you receive any help or training in the following areas when you visited a public or mobile library in person in your leisure time? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. Help to apply for a government or council service (for example to apply for a passport or a benefit)
  2. Training or help to improve my digital or online skills
  3. Help to apply for a job or setting up or growing your business
  4. Accessed activities or resources to improve my physical or mental health
  5. Sought advice, information or signposting from library staff
  6. Some other form of help or training (please type in)
  7. None of these

CPARLI12B Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months, which of these things have you done when you visited a public or mobile library in person in your leisure time? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. Borrowed, browsed or returned items (for example books, newspapers, music, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks or digital devices)
  2. Accessed online resources such as e-books, magazines or journals
  3. Used the library as a study space
  4. Used free Wi-Fi, computer or printing facilities
  5. Volunteered for the library
  6. Accessed health, local council or government services
  7. Sought information or signposting related to your or someone else’s health
  8. Used the space as it was somewhere warm
  9. Took part in an event, workshop or group (for example a reading group, film screening, author visit or a creative or skills workshop)
  10. Took a child to an event
  11. Visited the library café
  12. Socialised or met up with people
  13. Took a child to borrow, browse or return books
  14. None of these

SSLIBSAT Single coded, Subset

Thinking about the last time you visited a public or mobile library in person, how satisfied were you with the service? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

  1. Very satisfied
  2. Somewhat satisfied
  3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
  4. Somewhat dissatisfied
  5. Very dissatisfied

CNLIWHYA Multi coded, Core

Why haven’t you visited a public or mobile library in your leisure time in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

  1. I cannot afford it
  2. It is not value for money
  3. I’m not interested 
  4. I don’t have time
  5. I have a health problem or disability
  6. They are difficult to get to
  7. I don’t know what services are available
  8. I would feel out of place
  9. I don’t have anyone to go with
  10. The opening hours are inconvenient
  11. I don’t need to use library services
  12. I’m worried about having to pay library fines
  13. Some other reason (please type in)
  14. No reason in particular

CFRELIDIG Single coded, Core

How often in the last 12 months have you used library services digitally or online? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

  1. At least once a week
  2. Less often than once a week but at least once a month
  3. Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
  4. Twice in the last 12 months
  5. Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

CDIGLI12 Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months which of these things have you done when accessing library services digitally or online? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. Reserved or renewed books or paid a fine
  2. Searched online catalogues or dictionaries or made an enquiry
  3. Borrowed digital or online resources such as e-books, e-audio or e-magazines but without visiting the library
  4. Viewed or participated in an online event or activity organised by the library
  5. Checked information online about the library such as opening hours, available facilities or services offered
  6. Accessed online services via library membership such as journals or family history sites
  7. Accessed information about the library via social media
  8. Been supported by library staff over the phone
  9. Accessed some other library service online (please type in)
  10. None of these

SSLIDIGSAT Single coded, Subset

Thinking about the last time you used public library services digitally or online, how satisfied were you with the service? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

  1. Very satisfied
  2. Somewhat satisfied
  3. Neither satisfied, nor dissatisfied
  4. Somewhat dissatisfied
  5. Very dissatisfied

CLIBDIG Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months, have you used public library services in any of these ways? Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. Through a library website
  2. Using a library app
  3. Through social media
  4. Through YouTube
  5. By telephone
  6. None of these

CNLIWHYAD Multi coded, Core

Why haven’t you used public library services digitally or online in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

  1. I cannot afford it
  2. It is not value for money
  3. I’m not interested
  4. I don’t have time
  5. I have a health problem or disability
  6. I don’t know what is available
  7. I don’t have access to the internet
  8. I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet
  9. I don’t need to use library services
  10. I’m worried about having to pay library fines
  11. I don’t know how to access library services digitally or online
  12. Some other reason (please type in)
  13. No reason in particular

ARCHIVES

ARCHINTRO Text, Core

The next few questions are about archives.

Archives are collections of documents that have been created by families, individuals, businesses or organisations and have been specially chosen to keep permanently. Archive records can be analogue or digital, and can include letters, diaries, maps, photographs, film, sound recordings and more. 

Archives are documents of historic importance but do not have to be very old. Places that keep archives are usually called a record office or archive centre, or are part of a wider organisation such as a business or university.

Registering a birth, death or marriage happens at a registry office, not at an archive centre/ record office.

ARCHUSE Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months, have you used an archive or records office in England either in person or online?

Please don’t include use for paid work, school or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. Yes, in person
  2. Yes, online
  3. No

999 Don’t know

ARCHFREQ Single coded, Core

How often in the last 12 months have you used archive or records office in England in person?

Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

  1. At least once a week
  2. Less often than once a week but at least once a month
  3. Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
  4. Twice in the last 12 months
  5. Once in the last 12 months

ARCHONLFREQ Single coded, Core

How often in the last 12 months have you used archive or records office in England online?

Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

  1. At least once a week
  2. Less often than once a week but at least once a month
  3. Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
  4. Twice in the last 12 months
  5. Once in the last 12 months

ARCHACTIVITY Multi coded, Subset

In the last 12 months, which of these things have you done when you used the archive or records office in England in person?

Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

  1. Research family history
  2. Research local history
  3. Other types of research
  4. To look at original historic documents 
  5. To look at a display/exhibition
  6. To listen to sound recordings or watch videos
  7. To attend an event or talk
  8. Some other reason (please type in)

999 Don’t know

ARCHONLACTIVITY Multi coded, Subset

In the last 12 months, which of these things have you done when you used archive or records office in England online?

Please don’t include paid work, school or structured academic activities.

  1. Research family history
  2. Research local history
  3. Other types of research
  4. To look at historic documents
  5. To listen to sound recordings or watch videos
  6. To attend an event or talk
  7. It was recommended by my GP, link worker or other health worker
  8. Some other reason (please type in)

999 Don’t know

ARCHREASON Multi coded, Subset

Why haven’t you used an archive or records office in person in the last 12 months?

  1. I’m not interested
  2. I don’t have time
  3. I have a health problem or disability
  4. They are difficult to get to
  5. I don’t know what is available
  6. I would feel out of place
  7. I don’t have anyone to go with
  8. The opening hours are inconvenient
  9. I cannot afford it
  10. Some other reason (please type in)
  11. No reason in particular

ARCHONLREASON Multi coded, Subset

Why haven’t you used an archive or records office online in the last 12 months?

  1. I’m not interested
  2. I don’t have time
  3. I have a health problem or disability
  4. I don’t have access to the internet
  5. I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet
  6. I don’t know how to access these types of events online
  7. I don’t know what is available
  8. I cannot afford it
  9. Some other reason (please type in)
  10. No reason in particular

HERITAGE

CHERVIS12 Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months which of the following historic places in England have you visited in person?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

By historic we mean a place of exceptional cultural or heritage value.

Select all that apply.

  1. A city or town that you visited specifically for its historic nature
  2. A historic, non-religious building open to the public 
  3. A historic place of worship attended as a visitor (not to worship)
  4. A park or garden open to the public with historic or artistic features
  5. A place connected with industrial history (such as an old factory, mine or railway)
  6. An ancient monument or archaeological site (such as a castle, fort, burial site)
  7. A site connected with sports visited for its heritage
  8. A site connected with maritime or underwater heritage (such as shipwrecks)
  9. A historic landscape or habitat (such as coastline, countryside)
  10. Some other heritage site or historic place (please type in)
  11. None of these

CFREHER12 Single coded, Core

How often in the last 12 months have you visited [CHERVIS12]? Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

  1. At least once a week
  2. Less often than once a week but at least once a month
  3. Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
  4. Twice in the last 12 months
  5. Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

CVOLHER Multi coded, Core

And in the last 12 months, have you visited [CHERVIS12]

Select all that apply

  1. In your free time
  2. As part of voluntary work
  3. In some other way

999 Don’t know

SSATTHER Multi coded, Subset

Thinking about the last heritage site or place of historic interest you visited in England, what were your reasons for visiting this place?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. General interest in the subject
  2. To spend time with family or friends
  3. To see a specific exhibition or display
  4. I was in the area
  5. Accompanying children
  6. It was low cost or free
  7. It was recommended (for example by a friend, website or guidebook)
  8. For an event, activity or workshop
  9. As part of an organised group or tour
  10. I was told by a healthcare professional (for example a GP, nurse or Carer) that it may help my health or result in improved outcomes
  11. Some other reason (please type in)
  12. No particular reason

SSFEEHER Multi coded, Subset

Thinking about the last time you visited a heritage site or place of historic interest in England, did you pay a fee?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

  1. Yes, I paid a one-time fee
  2. Yes, as part of a monthly or annual subscription
  3. No

999 Don’t know

VOLDON Single coded, Subset

Still thinking about the last time you visited a heritage site or place of historic interest in England, did you give a voluntary donation?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

  1. Yes 
  2. No 

999 Don’t know

LIKHER Single coded, Subset

How likely are you to visit at least one heritage site or place of historic interest in England in the next 12 months? 

  1. Very likely 
  2. Quite likely
  3. Not very likely
  4. Not at all likely

SSTYPE Multi coded, Subset

Have you visited any of the following heritage sites in England in the last 12 months?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. UNESCO site
  2. National Trust
  3. English Heritage
  4. Some other heritage site
  5. I have not visited any of these heritage sites in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

IMPHER Multi coded, Subset

Thinking about the last heritage site or place of historic interest you have visited in England, what impact did this have on you?

Select all that apply. 

  1. I met new people or made friends
  2. I spent time with friends or family
  3. I became more actively involved with or felt more connected to local community
  4. I learnt about the past, heritage, history or culture
  5. I benefited from visiting a spiritual place or one of religious significance
  6. I learnt new skills or made use of existing ones
  7. I developed a new passion, interest or hobby or returned to a previous one
  8. I developed skills that advanced or changed my career
  9. I expanded or increased my knowledge
  10. My physical health has improved
  11. My wellbeing or mental health has improved
  12. I felt less lonely or isolated
  13. I made fewer visits to the GP, doctor or other health professional
  14. Some other impact (please type in)
  15. None of these

CCNHERWHYA Multi coded, Core

Why have you not visited a heritage site or place of historic interest in England in the last 12 months in person?

Select all that apply

  1. I cannot afford it
  2. It is not value for money
  3. I’m not interested
  4. I don’t have time
  5. I have a health problem or disability
  6. They are difficult to get to
  7. I don’t know what is available
  8. I would feel out of place
  9. I don’t have anyone to go with
  10. The opening hours are inconvenient
  11. Some other reason (please type in)
  12. No reason in particular

CDIGHER12 Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months, which of these virtual or online activities have you done?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. Taken a virtual walking tour of a historic town or city, heritage site, castle or monument in England (not including drone flights)
  2. Researched my local history online
  3. Viewed documents from an archive in England online
  4. Engaged with text, image, audio, video, or animation, games, or podcast content from heritage sites in England
  5. None of these

CFREHERDIG Single coded, Core

How often in the last 12 months have you [CDIGHER12]?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

  1. At least once a week
  2. Less often than once a week but at least once a month
  3. Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
  4. Twice in the last 12 months
  5. Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

CREPAY5 Multi coded, Core

How, if at all, do you usually pay for content when you have… [CDIGHER12]?

Select all that apply

  1. Pay a one-time fee
  2. Pay a monthly or annual subscription
  3. Content is paid for through TV licence fee (all live TV and BBC iPlayer)
  4. Access free content including through WiFi
  5. Access content using a log-in belonging to someone NOT in my household
  6. Access paid content for free, using other methods

999 Don’t know

CCNHERWHYB Multi coded, Core

Why have you not done any of these virtual or online activities in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

  1. I cannot afford it
  2. It is not value for money
  3. I’m not interested
  4. I don’t have time
  5. I have a health problem or disability
  6. I don’t have access to the internet
  7. I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet
  8. I don’t know how to access these types of events online
  9. I don’t know what is available
  10. Some other reason (please type in)
  11. No reason in particular

MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL PROPERTY

CMUSVIS1 Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months, have you visited a museum or gallery in person in England?

Please don’t include direct employment within a museum or gallery.

Select all that apply

  1. Yes, I have visited a museum or gallery in my leisure time 
  2. Yes, I have visited a museum or gallery as part of my school, college or structured academic activities
  3. No, I have not visited a museum or gallery

CFREMUS12 Single coded, Core

Thinking only about museums and galleries you have visited in your leisure time…

How often in the last 12 months have you visited a museum or gallery in England?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

  1. At least once a week
  2. Less often than once a week but at least once a month
  3. Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
  4. Twice in the last 12 months
  5. Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

CVOLMUS Multi coded, Core

And in the last 12 months have you visited a museum or gallery in England…

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. In your free time
  2. As part of voluntary work
  3. In some other way

999 Don’t know

SSATTMUS Multi Coded, Subset

Still thinking about museums and galleries you have visited in your leisure time…

What were your reasons for visiting a museum or gallery in the last 12 months?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. General interest in the subject of the museum or collection
  2. To spend time with family or friends
  3. To learn something new 
  4. To see a specific exhibition or display
  5. It was in the area
  6. Accompanying children
  7. It was low cost or free
  8. It was recommended (for example by a friend or guidebook)
  9. For an event, activity or workshop
  10. As part of an organised group or tour
  11. Because there were amenities or free facilities (for example toilets, communal space, restaurants, cafés, shops)
  12. Because you were told by a healthcare professional (for example GP or Carer) that it may help your health or result in improved outcomes
  13. Some other reason (type in)
  14. No reason in particular

SSFEEMUS Multi coded, Subset 

Thinking about the last time you visited a museum or gallery in England, did you pay a fee?

Please answer ‘yes’ if you only paid a fee for specific events or exhibitions.

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

  1. Yes, I paid a one-time fee
  2. Yes, as part of a monthly or annual subscription
  3. No

999 Don’t know

SSMUSTIM Single coded, Subset

Still thinking about your last visit in England, how long did you spend at the museum or gallery?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

  1. Less than 30 minutes
  2. At least 30 minutes but less than an hour
  3. At least an hour but less than 2 hours
  4. At least 2 hours but less than 4 hours
  5. 4 hours or more

999 Don’t know

CNMUSWHYA Multi coded, Core

Why have you not visited a museum or gallery in England [in your leisure time] in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

  1. I cannot afford it
  2. It is not value for money
  3. I’m not interested
  4. I don’t have time
  5. I have a health problem or disability 
  6. They are difficult to get to
  7. I don’t know what is available
  8. I would feel out of place
  9. I don’t have anyone to go with
  10. The opening hours are inconvenient
  11. Some other reason (please type in)
  12. No reason in particular

CMUSONL Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months, which of these virtual or online activities have you done?

Please don’t include paid work, school or college or structured academic activities.

Select all that apply

  1. Taken a virtual tour of a museum or gallery in England
  2. Researched items from a museum or gallery collection in England online
  3. Engaged with text, image, audio, video, or animation, games, or podcast content from museums in England
  4. None of these

CFREMUSONL1 Single coded, Core

(If CMUSONL = 1,2,3)

How often in the last 12 months have you done these virtual activities?

Please don’t include paid work, school, college or structured academic activities.

  1. At least once a week
  2. Less often than once a week but at least once a month
  3. Less often than once a month but at least 3 or 4 times a year
  4. Twice in the last 12 months
  5. Once in the last 12 months

999 Don’t know

CMUSONLWHY Multi coded, Core

Why have you not done any of these virtual or online activities in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply.

  1. I cannot afford it
  2. It is not value for money
  3. I’m not interested
  4. I don’t have time
  5. I have a health problem or disability
  6. I don’t have access to the internet
  7. I don’t have access to an online device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet
  8. I don’t know how to access these types of events online
  9. I don’t know what is available
  10. Some other reason (please type in)
  11. No reason in particular

SMETDET Multi coded, Subset

Which of these have you taken part in in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply 

  1. Metal detecting to search for historic artefacts
  2. Mudlarking
  3. None of these

SSPARTMETMUD Multi coded, Subset

In what ways have you taken part in metal detecting or mudlarking in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

  1. As an individual or part of a social group (excluding a metal-detecting/mudlarking club)
  2. Part of a metal-detecting/mudlarking club
  3. As part of an organised archaeological survey in a volunteer role
  4. As a participant in a commercial rally
  5. In some other way (please type in)

SSMETMUDKNOW Multi coded, Subset

If you have taken part in metal detecting or mudlarking, please select all that apply below:

  1. I know how to report a find.
  2. I am familiar with the Code of Practice for Responsible Metal Detecting
  3. I am familiar with the Treasure Act Code of Practice
  4. I have reported a find to Portable Antiquity Scheme in the last 12 months
  5. None of the above

SPORTS PARTICIPATION

CSPOLIVE2 Single coded, Core

In the last 12 months, have you watched any live sporting events in person?

  1. Yes
  2. No

CSPONUM2 Numeric, Core

How many live sporting events have you attended in the last 12 months?

If you don’t know, please give your best estimate.

  1. 1
  2. 2-4
  3. 5-9
  4. 10-14
  5. 15 or more

999 Don’t know

CSPOSPEC2 Multi coded, Core

Which live sporting event(s) have you attended in person in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

  1. Men’s football
  2. Women’s football 
  3. Rugby
  4. Tennis
  5. Cricket
  6. Athletics
  7. Snooker
  8. Swimming
  9. Gymnastics
  10. Golf
  11. Horse racing
  12. Some other type of sport (please type in)

CSPOPROF Single coded, Core

How many of these events were professional sports where the participants were being paid?

  1. All of them
  2. Most of them
  3. Around half of them
  4. A few of them
  5. None of them

999 Don’t know

CSPOPROFB Single coded, Core

Was this a professional sports event, where the participants were being paid?

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

NOSPORT2 Multi coded, Core

What are the reasons you haven’t personally attended live sporting events in person in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply

  1. I cannot afford it
  2. It is not value for money
  3. I’m not interested
  4. I don’t have time
  5. I have a health problem or disability
  6. They are difficult to get to
  7. I don’t know what is available
  8. I would feel out of place
  9. I don’t have anyone to go with
  10. Some other reason (please type in)
  11. No reason in particular

SSSPOWHI2 Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months, which live sports have you watched on TV?

Select all that apply

  1. Men’s football
  2. Women’s football
  3. Rugby
  4. Tennis
  5. Cricket
  6. Athletics
  7. Snooker
  8. Swimming
  9. Gymnastics
  10. Golf
  11. Horse racing
  12. Some other type of sport (please type in)
  13. None of these

GAMBLING

GAMBINTRO Text, Subset

The next questions are about gambling.

SSBETHORSE Single coded, Subset

In the last 12 months, have you placed a bet on a horse racing event you attended in person?

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

SSBETHORSEONL Single coded, Subset

In the last 12 months, have you placed a bet on a horse racing event online?

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

SSBETPERS Single coded, Subset

In the last 12 months, have you placed a bet on a sporting event (excluding horse racing) in person?

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

SSBETONL Single coded, Subset

In the last 12 months, have you placed a bet on a sporting event (excluding horse racing) online?

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

TOURISM

CDOMT12 Single coded, Core

Have you taken a holiday in England in the last 12 months that involved staying away from home for one night or more?

  1. Yes
  2. No

CDOMWHE1 Single coded, Core

Thinking about your most recent holiday in England, which of the following best describes the place where you stayed?

If you stayed in more than one place, please think about the place you stayed the longest. 

  1. City or large town
  2. Countryside or village
  3. Traditional coastal or seaside town
  4. Rural coastline or coastal village
  5. Mountains or hills
  6. Somewhere else (please type in)

999 Don’t know

CDOMLON Single coded, Core

How many nights were you away for?

  1. 1-2 nights
  2. 3-6 nights
  3. 7-10 nights
  4. More than 10 nights

999 Don’t know

CDOMATT Single coded, Core

Still thinking about your most recent holiday in England, did you visit any museums, galleries, heritage or cultural sites or events while you were away?

  1. Yes
  2. No

CDOMCUL Multi coded, Core

Did you decide to visit this place for any of the following reasons?

Select all that apply

  1. To visit museums
  2. To attend art exhibitions
  3. To visit heritage sites
  4. To attend a live performance
  5. To participate in dance, music or other creative arts activities
  6. None of these

CDOMNOHOL Multi coded, Core

Why have you not taken a holiday in England in the last 12 months that involved staying away from home for one night or more?

Select all that apply

  1. I cannot afford it
  2. It is not value for money
  3. I’m not interested in taking holidays or travelling
  4. I cannot get there by public transport
  5. Due to lack of accessibility information
  6. I went abroad rather than taking a holiday in England
  7. I don’t know enough about where to go in England
  8. I couldn’t find anywhere available to stay when I planned to go
  9. Due to concerns about the weather in England
  10. Another reason (please type in)
  11. No reason in particular

MAJOR EVENTS

CEVEAWNEW Multi coded, Core

Which of these major events have you heard of?

Select all that apply

  1. City of Culture Bradford 2025
  2. UEFA Champions League Final 2024
  3. Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
  4. None of these

SSINTROME Text, Core

People can participate in these sorts of events in many ways including:

  • Attending the event

  • Following coverage of the event on TV, radio, newspapers or social media 

  • Taking part in a voluntary or professional capacity

CMAJE12NEW Single coded, Core

Have you participated in the UEFA Champions League Final 2024?

Please include all forms of participation including following coverage of the event.

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

SSPART22NEW Multi coded, Subset

In which of the following ways have you already participated in the UEFA Champions League Final 2024?

  1. Attending a national event (including fan zones/fan screening sites in Central London, UCL Final)
  2. Attending a local event (for example, club/host city events – if applicable)
  3. Attending a digital or online event (if applicable)
  4. Following coverage on TV or radio (includes watching the event or news about the event)
  5. Following on social media
  6. Taking part in a voluntary capacity (for example, UEFA volunteers or Team London Ambassadors)
  7.  Taking part in a professional capacity
  8. Taking part in some other way

999 Don’t know

CMAJE12FUTNEW Multi coded, Core

Which of the following events would you be interested in participating in?

Please include all forms of participation including following coverage of the event.

  1. City of Culture Bradford 2025
  2. Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
  3. None of these

999 Don’t know  

CEVEENGHOWQPJNEW Multi coded, Core

In which of the following ways would you be interested in participating in the… 

Select all that apply

  1. City of Culture Bradford 2025
  2. Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
  1. Attending a national event
  2. Attending a local event
  3. Attending a digital or online event
  4. Following coverage on TV or radio (includes watching the event or news about the event)
  5. Following on social media
  6. Taking part in a voluntary capacity
  7. Taking part in a professional capacity
  8. Taking part in some other way

999 Don’t know

COVIDREFLECT Single coded, Subset

Have you heard of government plans to commemorate, or remember, the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic? 

This includes a National Day of Reflection, a Covid commemoration symbol and website, teaching in schools about what happened during the pandemic, establishing and preserving memorials, and gathering histories of the nation’s experience during the pandemic. 

  1. Yes
  2. No

DIGITAL SKILLS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

INTDIGINF Text, Core

Now for some questions about your household’s internet and computer use.

CINTUSE Single coded, Core

Do you personally use the internet, either at home or anywhere else?

  1. Yes
  2. No

CINTOFT Single coded, Core

How often do you use the internet?

  1. Almost all the time
  2. Many times a day
  3. About once a day
  4. Several times a week
  5. Less often

CSMARTU21-7 Drop down, Core

How many of the following smart devices do you personally own and use at home? [Drop down for each: 0-10]

‘Smart’ devices or appliances can connect to the internet. Please do not include devices owned by your company, for example, a work laptop.

  1. Smartphone
  2. Laptop computer
  3. Tablet
  4. Desktop PC
  5. Games Console (such as an Xbox or PlayStation)
  6. Smart TV
  7. Smart printer

SSMARTH Multi coded, Subset

Thinking of the smart devices that you personally own, which, if any, do you also use for business purposes?

Select all that apply 

  1. Smartphone
  2. Laptop computer
  3. Tablet
  4. Desktop PC
  5. Games Console (such as an Xbox or PlayStation)
  6. Smart TV
  7. Smart printer
  8. None of these

CSMARTD1-8 Drop down, Core

How many of each of the following do you have in your home? Select 0 if you have none of a particular type. [Drop down for each: 0-10]

Smart devices or appliances can connect to the internet.

  1. A Wi-Fi router or internet hub (a router connects devices to the internet)
  2. Smartwatch or fitness wristband (such as Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, FitBit, or Jawbone Up)
  3. Voice-activated smart speaker device (such as Amazon Echo, Alexa, Google Home)
  4. Smart home security (such as device-controlled security, smart door lock or smart camera)
  5. Smart energy device (smart meter, bulb or plug) or thermostat
  6. Smart kitchen appliance (such as smart fridge, kettle, air fryer)
  7. Smart toy or baby monitor for children
  8. Some other smart device for the home

CSMARTD_oth Open, Core

Please type in the other smart devices you have in your home

INTROSMART Text, Subset

Now some questions about smart devices and security features. For example, security features could include fingerprint or facial recognition, visual indicators on cameras and speakers when they are in use, whether your product receives security updates, and end-to-end encryption of your data.

SECFEAT1 Single coded, Subset 

You said you own a [CMARTU=2,4]

To what extent did you consider the security features when deciding to buy this/these?

  1. Considered security features to a great extent
  2. Considered security features to some extent
  3. Did not consider security features
  4. It differed depending on the device
  5. Not applicable – I did not purchase this/these device(s)

SECFEAT2 Single coded, Subset

You said you own the following smart devices: [CMARTU=1,3]

To what extent did you consider the security features when deciding to buy this/these?

  1. Considered security features to a great extent
  2. Considered security features to some extent
  3. Did not consider security features
  4. It differed depending on the device
  5. Not applicable – I did not purchase this/these device(s)

SECFEAT3 Single coded, Subset

You said you own or currently have the following in your home: [CMARTU=5,6,7 or CSMARTD6 = 1+].

To what extent did you consider the security features when deciding to buy this/these?

  1. Considered security features to a great extent
  2. Considered security features to some extent
  3. Did not consider security features
  4. It differed depending on the device
  5. Not applicable – I did not purchase this/these device(s)

SECFEAT4 Single coded, Subset

You said you own or currently have the following in your home [CSMARTD2,3,4,5,7,8 = 1+].

To what extent did you consider the security features when deciding to buy this/these?

  1. Considered security features to a great extent
  2. Considered security features to some extent
  3. Did not consider security features
  4. It differed depending on the device
  5. Not applicable – I did not purchase this/these device(s)

SECLOC Multi coded, Subset

You said you have considered the security features of your smart devices when deciding to buy them. Where did you look for this information?

Select all that apply

  1. General web search
  2. The supplier website(s)
  3. Word of mouth
  4. Other

VBB Text, Subset

The next questions are about the smart devices that you currently own or have in your home. Please think of ALL the smart devices that you currently own when answering.

CSMARTW Multi coded, Subset

Thinking about all the smart devices that you currently own or have in your home, where did you get them?

Select all that apply

  1. Online shop (such as Argos, John Lewis, Currys)
  2. Online marketplace (such as Amazon, eBay)
  3. A mobile phone network provider (such as O2, Vodafone, EE)
  4. In person from a high street or retail park
  5. Second hand or charity shop
  6. Gift or passed on from family or friends
  7. Other (please type in)

CSMARTDP Multi coded, Subset

What do you typically do with your smart devices when you no longer need them?

Select all that apply

  1. Trade in for another device
  2. Return to a shop or retailer to be recycled
  3. Recycle (such as using a local E-waste recycling centre)
  4. Pass onto family or friend
  5. Sell online (such as eBay, Facebook, Music Magpie)
  6. Sell at a secondhand shop
  7. Give to a secondhand or charity shop
  8. Keep as a spare
  9. Store it somewhere (not as a spare)
  10. Throw it away
  11. Other (please type in)

CDIGPAR1 Grid, Core

Have you ever…?

  1. Communicated with others by e-mail or other messaging apps (such as WhatsApp)
  2. Communicated with others using video tools (such as Facetime, Teams, Skype)
  3. Posted content such as messages, photographs or videos on social media (such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat)
  4. Recognised what information or content may, or may not, be trustworthy on websites or apps
  5. Used search engines to find information you are looking for (such as searching for news using a browser such as Chrome, Internet Explorer or Safari)
  6. Stored information online and accessed the content from a different device (such as using the cloud)
  7. Accessed or used public services online, including filling in forms (such as vehicle tax, voting registration, medical visits or prescriptions)
  8. Used online banking and completed banking transactions online
  9. Used online tutorials, web chat, FAQs or forums to improve your skills in using the internet, digital apps or products or services
  1. Yes, in the last 12 months
  2. Yes, but not in the last 12 months
  3. No, I have never done this

CDIGPAR2 Grid, Subset

How confident do you feel when doing each of the following? 

Select all that apply

  1. Communicating with others by e-mail or other messaging apps (such as WhatsApp)
  2. Communicating with others using video tools (such as Facetime, Teams, Skype)
  3. Posting content such as messages, photographs or videos on social media (such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat)
  4. Recognising what information or content may, or may not, be trustworthy on websites or apps
  5. Using search engines to find information you are looking for (such as searching for news using a browser such as Chrome, Internet Explorer or Safari)
  6. Storing information online and accessed the content from a different device (such as using the cloud)
  7. Accessing or using public services online, including filling in forms (such as vehicle tax, voting registration, medical visits or prescriptions)
  8. Using online banking and completed banking transactions online
  9. Using online tutorials, web chat, FAQs or forums to improve your skills in using the internet, digital apps or products or services
  1. Very confident
  2. Quite confident
  3. Not very confident
  4. Not at all confident

CDIGTRA12 Multi coded, Core

In the last 12 months, have you taken part in any digital or online skills training?  

For example, this might include training on basic functions such as using digital or online applications to communicate, conducting internet searches and how to stay safe online.

Select all that apply

  1. Yes, to gain digital skills for professional reasons
  2. Yes, to improve existing professional digital skills
  3. Yes, to develop digital skills for daily life
  4. Yes, for fun
  5. No

ACADQUAL Single coded, Subset

In the last 12 months, did you gain an academic qualification for the training you participated in at work? If you are still completing the work training, please select yes if you will gain a qualification.

Academic qualifications can include diplomas, certificates or other qualifications gained from academic institutions such as colleges or universities.

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

ACADQUAL2 Single coded, Subset

Did you gain an academic qualification for the training you completed in your own time? If you are still completing the training, please select yes if you will gain a qualification. 

Academic qualifications can include diplomas, certificates or other qualifications gained from academic institutions such as colleges or universities.

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

CDTRAPAY Single coded, Core

Would you be interested in doing any digital or online skills training?

  1. Yes, but only if I didn’t have to pay for it
  2. Yes, and I would be willing to pay for it
  3. No, I prefer to upskill myself
  4. No, not at all

CDTRANB Single coded, Core

How important do you think it is for you to continue to develop digital or online skills to help with your day-to-day activities?

  1. Very important
  2. Fairly important
  3. Not very important
  4. Not at all important

CDTRANBC Single coded, Subset

How important do you think it is for you to continue to develop digital or online skills in your current career or job?

  1. Very important
  2. Fairly important
  3. Not very important
  4. Not at all important
  5. I am currently not working

CDTRANBC2 Single coded, Subset

How important do you think developing digital or online skills is to help you further your career or job prospects?

  1. Very important
  2. Fairly important
  3. Not very important
  4. Not at all important
  5. Not applicable

BROADBAND

BBINTRO Text, Subset

The next few questions are about the internet or broadband connection at your home.

SSDIGSPEED Single coded, Subset

What is the current internet or broadband speed at your home? If you are not sure, please give your best estimate.

  1. Up to 2Mbps
  2. More than 2Mbps, up to 10Mbps
  3. More than 10Mbps, up to 24Mbps (also known as ADSL)
  4. More than 24Mbps, up to 100Mbps
  5. More than 100Mbps, less than 1000Mbps
  6. 1000Mbps or above (1Gbps)
  7. I do not currently have internet or broadband at home

999 Don’t know

SSDPAY2 Single coded, Subset

How does your household currently pay for internet and broadband at your home? 

  1. As a package/bundle that includes a TV subscription or telephone contract, or
  2. Internet or broadband only

999 Don’t know

SSDPAY Single coded, Subset

How much does your household currently pay for the internet or broadband package or bundle at your home per month? If you are not sure, please give your best estimate.

  1. Up to £20
  2. £21 to £30
  3. £31 to £40
  4. £41 to £50
  5. £50 to £60
  6. More than £60

999 Don’t know

SSDSPEED Single coded, Subset

Thinking about how much your household currently pays per month for internet or broadband at your home, how much extra would you be willing to pay per month to double your broadband speed?

This would allow you to upload and download files more quickly, for example, stream higher quality videos without buffering. If you know that faster broadband is not available where you live, please think about how much extra you would be willing to pay if it WAS available.

  1. Up to £2
  2. More than £2, up to £5
  3. More than £5, up to £7.50
  4. More than £7.50, up to £10
  5. More than £10, up to £15
  6. More than £15
  7. I would not be willing to pay any more to double my broadband speed

999 Don’t know

SSFTTPPAY Single coded, Subset

How much more would you be willing to pay per month for 1Gbps (1000Mbps) speeds over what you pay for your current package?

  1. Up to £5
  2. More than £5, up to £10
  3. More than £10, up to £15
  4. More than £15, up to £25
  5. More than £25, up to £35
  6. More than £35
  7. I would not be willing to pay any more per month for 1Gbps (1000Mbps) speeds

999 Don’t know

MOBILE INTERNET

MOBINTRO Text, Subset

The next questions are about connecting to the internet using a mobile signal (2G/3G/4G/5G).

SSMOBCON Single coded, Subset

Do you currently have access to mobile connectivity at your home? Mobile connectivity includes mobile signal and data, available as 2G/3G/4G/5G.

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

SSCONWILL Single coded, Subset

How much would you be willing to pay for mobile connectivity per month?

  1. Up to £10
  2. More than £10, up to £20
  3. More than £20, up to £30
  4. More than £30, up to £40
  5. More than £40, up to £50
  6. More than £50, up to £60
  7. More than £60

999 Don’t know

CDIG5GAW2 Single coded, Subset

5G (which stands for fifth generation) is the next step in mobile technology. It offers faster mobile internet speeds.

Which statement below best describes how much you know about 5G mobile technology?

  1. I hadn’t heard of it before now
  2. I have heard of it and already use it
  3. I have heard of it but am not sure what it is
  4. I understand what it is but am not interested in getting it in the near future
  5. I understand what it is and am interested in getting it in the near future

SS5GWILL Multi coded, Subset

Which of the following do you agree with?

Select all that apply.

  1. I would get 5G if it were free
  2. I would pay more for 5G if I really thought it would benefit me
  3. I am happy with my current mobile internet speed so I would NOT be willing to pay more for 5G
  4. I would never get 5G regardless of what it cost
  5. Other (please type in)

SS5GPAY Single coded, Subset

Thinking about how much you currently pay per month for your mobile subscription or data plan, how much extra would you be willing to pay per month for a 5G data plan?

  1. Up to £2
  2. More than £2, up to £5
  3. More than £5, up to £7.50
  4. More than £7.50, up to £10
  5. More than £10, up to £15
  6. More than £15
  7. I would not be willing to pay any more for a 5G data plan
  8. I do not currently have a mobile subscription or data plan

999 Don’t know

SSDIGSAF Multi coded, Subset

Below are some measures that people can take to stay safe and secure online. Which of these things do you do?

Select all that apply

  1. Use two step verification to access my accounts or websites through a code sent to my smartphone or other device
  2. Use strong passwords for my accounts (for example, three random words)
  3. Use a different password for my email account and other online accounts
  4. Save passwords in my browser
  5. Identify secure websites by looking for the closed padlock and https in the address bar
  6. Be cautious of suspicious links in email, websites, social media messages and pop ups
  7. Check privacy settings on my social media and other accounts to improve security
  8. Activate pop-up blockers on my web browser
  9. I do none of these things

SSDIGSAFT Multi coded, Subset

Below are some measures that people can take to stay safe and secure while using technology. Which of these things do you do?

Select all that apply

  1. Back up my information or content frequently by storing a copy either in the cloud or on an external storage device
  2. Create strong passwords that are not easy to guess or related to me, for example using three random words
  3. Create different passwords for different devices or accounts
  4. Set automatic updates for my computer operating system and security software
  5. Allow computer systems and security software to be updated when prompted
  6. Change the default password of my Wi-Fi router 
  7. Change the default password on a home ‘smart’ device – such as a camera or smart TV
  8. Consider the security standards of the internet provider when considering a new provider
  9. Consider how long a ‘smart’ product will be covered by software updates when choosing which product to purchase
  10. I do none of these things

SSDIGATT Grid, Subset

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

  1. Viruses can damage my computer security
  2. It is possible to prevent viruses by using software
  3. My online activity produces a permanent record
  4. My online activity can be used by others in the future
  5. Only people I give permission to capture and use the data I post online
  6. I can protect and secure my personal data through privacy settings
  7. Online security is something I should be worried about
  8. It is my responsibility to keep my cyber security up to date
  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Disagree
  5. Strongly disagree

SSSECACT Multi coded, Subset

In the last 12 months, have you done any of the following?

Select all that apply

  1. Taken part in an online security training course
  2. Upgraded the security of your own devices
  3. Upgraded the security of someone else’s devices (such as a friend or relative)
  4. Looked for information or advice on cyber careers (such as security engineer, security architect or security analyst)
  5. Given information or advice about cyber careers to someone else
  6. Protected my emails with 2-step verification 
  7. Protected my emails with three random words
  8. Reported a suspicious email, texts or websites
  9. Checked website or seller reviews before making a payment online
  10. Paid securely online by using a credit card or payment platform. For example, PayPal, Google or Apple Pay
  11. None of these

SSDIGID Multi coded, Subset

Have you ever tried to verify your own identity online in any of these ways?

For example, when applying for a new passport or applying for a benefit or new job

Select all that apply

  1. Provided personal information such as my passport number online as identification
  2. Uploaded a document (qualification, identification document) to a digital or online platform
  3. Showed documents to someone through a webcam (for example, Zoom, MS Teams)
  4. Shared a photo of your documents (such as a passport or qualification)
  5. Verified my identity online in some other way (please type in) *Open
  6. None of these

SSDENQUAL Multi coded, Subset

Which of the following apply to you in your experience of accessing services when using digital methods of identification?

Select all that apply

  1. I have always been able to prove my identify or something about myself
  2. I have not been successful because the method is difficult to use
  3. I have not been successful as I did not have the document in the required format
  4. I have not been successful because I chose not to prove my identity
  5. I have not been able to access services for any other reason (please type in) *Open
  6. None of these

SSDIGPREF Grid, Subset

Please indicate below which type of document you would prefer for identification when…

  1. Opening a bank account
  2. Buying age restricted products like alcohol
  3. Accessing benefits
  4. Travelling
  5. Starting a new job
  6. Buying or renting a house
  1. Online or digital documents
  2. Hard copy documents
  3. No preference

IGIDINTRO Text, Subset

A digital identity is an electronic representation of a person and information about them, such as their name, address, date of birth and qualifications. It enables them to prove who they are during interactions and transactions online or in person. These checks can be done digitally, by identity service providers. For example, you can use a digital identity when applying for a mortgage, to travel or to get through door security at an event.

DIGIDIMP Grid, Subset

If you were to get a digital identity you would need to choose a company or agency to process this for you. In choosing the right company or agency, how important would you consider each of the following?

  1. Whether it was endorsed by the government
  2. Whether you had heard of the company or agency
  3. The level of support offered to complete the identity check
  4. The length of time it would take for the identity check to be completed
  1. Very important
  2. Fairly important
  3. Not very important
  4. Not at all important

999 Don’t know

DATA

DATAINTRO Text, Subset

The next set of questions are about information or data collected in general and how it is used more widely within society. When we refer to data, we mean information about people, systems as well as objects.

  • People – this includes their names and addresses, or it could be about the population, such as the proportion of adults who own a property.
  • Systems – this includes how companies perform, such as hospital waiting times or company sales figures.  
  • Objects – this includes the stock of food at a supermarket or the number of ventilators at a hospital. 

Data is used for many purposes. The following questions are about your views on how data is used.

SSINFOCB Grid, Subset

Thinking about all information or data collected and how it could be used by different parts of society, how comfortable would you be with each of the following?

Thinking of businesses, how comfortable would you feel about

  1. Businesses using data to uncover patterns and trends, for example, analyse customer spending patterns or competitor behaviour
  2. Businesses using data to make better decisions and deliver services, for example, calculate delivery times or checking stock.
  1. Very comfortable
  2. Fairly comfortable
  3. Fairly uncomfortable
  4. Very uncomfortable

999 Don’t know

SSINFOCC Grid, Subset

Now turning to central government departments (like the Department for Health, Work and Pensions or Education), how comfortable would you feel about

  1. Government using data to uncover patterns and trends, for example, understanding the UK population or international trends
  2. Government using data to make better decisions and deliver services, for example, analyse transport use or process benefit claims.
  1. Very comfortable
  2. Fairly comfortable
  3. Fairly uncomfortable
  4. Very uncomfortable

999 Don’t know

SSINFOCD Grid, Subset

Now thinking about other public sector organisations like the NHS, Schools, or the Police, how comfortable would you feel about

  1. Public sector organisations using data to uncover patterns and trends, for example, to understand who uses the service or how their organisation is performing
  2. Public sector organisations using data to make better decisions and deliver services, for example, deciding which services are needed in the local area or to arrange staff shifts
  1. Very comfortable
  2. Fairly comfortable
  3. Fairly uncomfortable
  4. Very uncomfortable

COOKBAN Single coded, Subset

Cookies are small pieces of information that websites leave on your device, usually to help the website remember information about you. A cookie pop-up is a notification that is displayed on websites to ask visitors for consent for the use of cookies.

When a cookie pop-up is displayed on a website, what do you do on most websites most of the time?

  1. Accept all cookies
  2. Customise my cookie choices (accept some and reject others)
  3. Reject all cookies
  4. Not applicable to me – I never visit webpages

999 Don’t know

SSINFOC2 Grid, Subset

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

  1. I am aware of how my personal data is used by businesses
  2. I am aware of how my personal data is used by public sector organisations
  3. I am comfortable with data being used when it is easy for me to understand how and why it is being used
  4. Website cookie pop-ups help me control access to my personal data
  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Disagree
  5. Strongly disagree

999 Don’t know

SSINFOS Grid, Subset

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

  1. I would share data about my medical history or allergies, with private medical research organisations if it helped develop new medicines or treatments
  2. I would share data about my medical history or allergies, with the NHS if it helped develop new medicines or treatments
  3. I would share data about my spending habits if it would allow me to gain access to services that could save me money, such as better savings accounts
  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Disagree
  5. Strongly disagree

999 Don’t know

MISCELLANEOUS

CBELOGB Single coded, Subset

How strongly do you feel you belong to the United Kingdom?

  1. Very strongly
  2. Fairly strongly
  3. Neither strongly nor not strongly
  4. Not very strongly
  5. Not at all strongly

CULTSATIS Single coded, Subset

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: 

A. I am satisfied with the quality of cultural activities near to where I live

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Disagree
  5. Strongly disagree

999 Don’t know

WELLBEING

Wellintro Text, Core

The next questions ask about your feelings on aspects of your life. They are included to help measure people’s wellbeing and the information produced will not identify you or anyone in your household.

There are no right or wrong answers. For each of these questions please give an answer on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is ‘not at all’ and 10 is ‘completely’.

WELLB1 Single coded, Core

Overall, how satisfied are you with your life nowadays?

  1. 0 (Not at all satisfied)
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. 5
  7. 6
  8. 7
  9. 8
  10. 9
  11. 10 (Completely satisfied)

998 Prefer not to say

WELLB2 Single coded, Core

Overall, to what extent do you feel that the things you do in your life are worthwhile?

  1. 0 (Not at all worthwhile)
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. 5
  7. 6
  8. 7
  9. 8
  10. 9
  11. 10 (Completely worthwhile)

998 Prefer not to say

WELLB3 Single coded, Core

Overall, how happy did you feel yesterday?

  1. 0 (Not at all happy)
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. 5
  7. 6
  8. 7
  9. 8
  10. 9
  11. 10 (Completely happy)

998 Prefer not to say

WELLB4 Single coded, Core

On a scale where 0 is “not at all anxious” and 10 is “completely anxious”, overall, how anxious did you feel yesterday?

  1. 0 (Not at all anxious)
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. 5
  7. 6
  8. 7
  9. 8
  10. 9
  11. 10 (Completely anxious)

998 Prefer not to say

LONELY Single coded, Core

How often do you feel lonely?

  1. Often or always
  2. Some of the time
  3. Occasionally
  4. Hardly ever
  5. Never

998 Prefer not to say

DEMOGRAPHICS

IntroHTen2 Text, Core

The following questions are about you and your circumstances.

HTEN1 Single coded, Core

Do you or your household own or rent this accommodation?

  1. Owns outright
  2. Owns with a mortgage or loan
  3. Part-owns and part rents (shared ownership)
  4. Rents it (with or without housing benefit)
  5. Lives here rent-free

HLLord Single coded, Core

Who is your landlord?

  1. The or council or ALMO
  2. A housing association, RSL, charitable trust or Local Housing Company
  3. Employer (organisation) of a household member
  4. Another organisation
  5. Relative or acquaintance of any current household member from before this tenancy started
  6. Employer (individual) of a household member
  7. Another individual private landlord

HHTYPE Single coded, Core

Do you (and your household) live in…

  1. A house or bungalow
  2. A self-contained flat, maisonette or apartment
  3. A room or rooms (such as a bedsit or flatlet)
  4. Some other type of accommodation

Ethnic Single coded, Core

What is your ethnic group?

White

  1. English or Welsh or Scottish or Northern Irish or British
  2. Irish
  3. Gypsy or Irish Traveller
  4. Any other White background (please type in)

Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups

  1. White and Black Caribbean
  2. White and Black African
  3. White and Asian
  4. Any other mixed or multiple ethnic background (please type in)

Asian / Asian British

  1. Indian
  2. Pakistani
  3. Bangladeshi
  4. Chinese
  5. Any other Asian background (please type in)

Black / African / Caribbean / Black British

  1. African
  2. Caribbean
  3. Any other Black or African or Caribbean background (please type in)

Other ethnic group

  1. Arab
  2. Any other ethnic group (please type in)

999 Don’t know

998 Prefer not to say

RELIGION: Single coded, Core

What is your religion?

  1. No religion
  2. Christian (including Church of England, Catholic, Protestant, and all other Christian denominations)
  3. Buddhist
  4. Hindu
  5. Jewish
  6. Muslim
  7. Sikh
  8. Any other religion (please type in)

999 Don’t know

998 Prefer not to say

Dill Single coded, Core

Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more?

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

998 Prefer not to say

DIll2 Single coded, Core

Do any of these conditions or illnesses reduce your ability to carry out day-to-day activities?

  1. Yes, a lot
  2. Yes, a little
  3. No, not at all

998 Prefer not to say

CARE Single coded, Core

Do you look after, or give any help or support to, anyone because they have long-term physical or mental health conditions or illnesses, or problems related to old age?

Please exclude anything you do as part of your paid employment.

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

998 Prefer not to say

SEXORIEN Single coded, Core

Which of the following options best describes how you think of yourself?

  1. Heterosexual or Straight
  2. Gay or Lesbian
  3. Bisexual
  4. Other

998 Prefer not to say

EIntro1 Core

The final questions are about your work and employment.

QWORK Single coded, Core

What is your current working status?

  1. Working full time (30+hours a week)
  2. Working part time (less than 30 hours a week)
  3. On government supported training
  4. Unemployed and available for work
  5. On maternity or paternity leave
  6. Retired and not working at all
  7. Full-time education at school, college or University
  8. Looking after home or family
  9. Permanently sick or disabled
  10. Doing something else

999 Don’t know

998 Prefer not to say

STUDY Single coded, Core

Are you at present at school or 6th form college or enrolled on any full-time or part-time education course excluding leisure classes?

  1. Yes
  2. No

JOBEVER Single coded, Core

Have you ever done any paid work?

  1. Yes, in the last 12 months
  2. Yes, but not in the last 12 months
  3. No, have never worked

998 Prefer not to say

STAT Single coded, Core

[Are or Were] you working as an employee or [are or were] you self-employed?

  1. Employee
  2. Self-employed with employees
  3. Self-employed/freelancer without employees

SVise Single coded, Core

In your job, [do or did] you have formal responsibility for supervising the work of other employees?

  1. Yes
  2. No

EmpNo Single coded, Core

How many people [work or worked] for your employer at the place where you [work or worked]?

  1. 1 to 24
  2. 25 to 499
  3. 500 or more employees

SENo Single coded, Core

How many people [do or did] you employ at the place where you [work or worked]?

  1. 1 to 24
  2. 25 to 499
  3. 500 or more employees

NSSEC Single coded, Core

Which of the following best describes the type of work you [do or did]?

  1. Modern professional occupations such as: teacher – nurse – physiotherapist – social worker – welfare officer – artist– musician – police officer (sergeant or above) – software designer
  2. Clerical and intermediate occupations such as: secretary – personal assistant – clerical worker – office clerk – call centre agent – nursing auxiliary – nursery nurse
  3. Senior managers or administrators (usually responsible for planning, organising and co-ordinating work, and for finance) ** such as: finance manager – chief executive
  4. Technical and craft occupations such as: motor mechanic – fitter – inspector – plumber – printer – tool maker – electrician – gardener – train driver
  5. Semi-routine manual and service occupations such as: postal worker – machine operative – security guard – caretaker – farm worker – catering assistant – receptionist – sales assistant
  6. Routine manual and service occupations such as: HGV driver – van driver – cleaner – porter – packer – sewing machinist – messenger – labourer – waiter or waitress – bar staff
  7. Middle or junior managers such as: office manager – retail manager – bank manager – restaurant manager – warehouse manager – publican
  8. Traditional professional occupations such as: accountant – solicitor – medical practitioner – scientist – civil or mechanical engineer

998 Prefer not to say

EDUCAT1 Single coded, Core

Do you have any educational qualifications for which you received a certificate?

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

998 Prefer not to say

EDUCAT2 Single coded, Core

Do you have any professional, vocational or other work-related qualifications for which you received a certificate?

  1. Yes
  2. No

999 Don’t know

998 Prefer not to say

EDUCAT3 Single coded, Core

What is your highest qualification?

  • Degree level or above
  • Another kind of qualification

999 Don’t know

998 Prefer not to say

EDUCAT4 Single coded, Core

And what is your highest qualification in arts or culture, if you have one?

  1. Higher degree (for example Masters, PhD)
  2. Undergraduate degree
  3. A level or equivalent (=NVQ or RQF level 3)
  4. GCSE or O-level or CSE (=NVQ or RQF level 2)
  5. Arts or culture qualification below this (= NVQ or RQF level 1)
  6. Other arts or culture qualification
  7. No formal arts or culture qualification

FINHARD Single coded, Core

How well would you say you are managing financially these days?

Would you say you are…

  1. Living comfortably
  2. Doing alright
  3. Just about getting by
  4. Finding it quite difficult
  5. Finding it very difficult

998 Prefer not to say

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