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When to use Household situation codes

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When to use Household situation codes

Use code HHS1 when:

• No household member is in employment, i.e. all members are either unemployed or inactive and;

• The household includes one or more dependent children, i.e. those aged 0-17 years or 18-24 years if inactive and living with at least one parent. The latter category of older dependent children excludes people who are unemployed (because they are economically active) but includes full-time students.

Use code HHS2 when:

• No household member is in employment, i.e. all members are either unemployed or inactive and;

• The household does not include any dependent children.

Use code HHS3 when:

• The household includes only one adult (individual aged 18 or above), irrespective of their employment status and;

• The household includes one or more dependent children, i.e. those aged 0-17 years or 18-24 years if inactive and living with at least one parent. The latter category of older dependent children excludes people who are unemployed (because they are economically active) but includes full-time students.