Neighbours do become good friends

BRITAIN really is a nation of good neighbours with many considering those next door to be their best friends or even like family, a study revealed.

Typically people know five people in their road by name and consider two to be pals.

While 11 per cent claim they get on with them like family, another 23 per cent would go to their neighbour for help or advice before trying a friend.

Around 14 per cent of us chat with those next door throughout the day.

Popular topics include the weather (47 per cent), bin collections (39 per cent) and pets (27 per cent), said the poll of 2,000 people for Compare the Market.

A quarter became friends after doing a favour for their neighbour, while nine per cent have thrown a party to get to know those around them.

And one in 10 would like to organise a street bash once restrictions have fully lifted.