Do you know your neighbours?
You asked. We polled. And it turns out 77% of you know your neighbours.
Scotland comes out highest with 80% of people knowing their neighbours. The lowest is the South-East with 75%.
If you live in a house, regardless of town or rural area, 80% of you know your neighbours, the figure drops to 75% if you're in a flat.
64% of 18-24 year-olds know their neighbours, this number climbs as people age and by 55, the figure is 88%.
Men are less likely to say they know their neighbours than women. The rich say they are closer to their neighbours than the less well-off.
The full results in the PDF file below and you can also read the pollster question as it was asked to those who took part.
PDF file: Neighbours survey - results in full (115 KB)
ICM interviewed a random sample of 1,002 adults aged 18+ by telephone 15 -17 May 2009. The results have been weighted to the profile of all adults. Percentages may not add to 100 because of rounding.
ICM is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules. Further information at
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