Busy lives and social anxiety stop Brits getting to know neighbours

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Everyone needs good neighbours - but busy schedules, anxiety and social hangups are stopping Brits getting to know people who live nearby. New research has revealed that one in five (19%) have meaningful conversations with neighbours less than once a month, while 42% say they do not feel connected to others in their area. The survey by B&Q also found there is still a strong appetite for closer local ties, with 57% saying they would like a greater sense of community. Britain’s most neighbourly

Busy lives and social anxiety stop Brits getting to know neighbours http://www.mirror.co.uk - 29.05.2026 09:57

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Busy lives and social anxiety stop Brits getting to know neighbours http://www.mirror.co.uk - 29.05.2026 09:57