Applicability: Household
Type: Derived variable
Overview
The household type variable has three classifications that can be used when analysing Census 2021 data.
When data are sorted, we group categories about the same topic together into a variable. A group of categories is called a “classification.” There can be more than one classification about the same topic and each one is different. You should choose the one that is the most suitable for your research and analysis.
Household type classification 12a
Mnemonic: hh_families_type_12a
Total number of categories: 12
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | One-person household |
| 2 | Married couple household: Dependent children |
| 3 | Married couple household: No dependent children |
| 4 | Civil partnership couple household: Dependent children |
| 5 | Civil partnership couple household: No dependent children |
| 6 | Cohabiting couple household: Dependent children |
| 7 | Cohabiting couple household: No dependent children |
| 8 | Lone parent household: Dependent children |
| 9 | Lone parent household: No dependent children |
| 10 | Multi-person household: All students |
| 11 | Multi-person household: Other |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Households with no usual residents.
Household type classification 6a
Mnemonic: hh_families_type_6a
Total number of categories: 6
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | One-person household |
| 2 | Married or civil partnership couple household |
| 3 | Cohabiting couple household |
| 4 | Lone parent household |
| 5 | Multi-person household |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Households with no usual residents.
Household type classification 4a
Mnemonic: hh_families_type_4a
Total number of categories: 4
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Married or civil partnership couple household |
| 2 | Cohabiting couple household |
| 3 | Not living in a couple household |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Households with no usual residents.