Reducing Noise in the Home - How to be a Good Neighbour

According to reasearch, about half of people in England hear noise from their neighbours. For about one in five, noise can be a problem, and around half of those who hear noise are annoyed by it.

With the spread of the 24 hour society, and many of us having different working, waking and sleeping patterns to our neighbours, there is potential for things to get worse.

However, there are many simple, practical solutions to everyday noise at home, that can reduce the disturbance we cause to our neighbours - and the rest of our household.

See Noise in the Home to see how noise is transmitted. See Sound Levels to get an idea of the relative volume of everyday noises.