Choosing the right part of the country to move to can come down to a lot of factors, from jobs and schools to the general vibe.
But one thing that is vital for most is living somewhere filled with nice people.
Having good stock living near you to have your back, take in your mail and be a friendly face are all important factors of living in a community, and one that is more under threat than ever with today's obsession with screens.
So if you're on the hunt for a new friendlier scene, research conducted by First Mortgage could be just what you need to find your kind of neighbourhood.
Where in the UK has the grumpiest neighbours?
The study found that people living in the North East are the most likely to have the grumpiest neighbours.
A poll found that people living there are 33% likely to have a grumpy neighbour living near them.
This was closely followed by Northern Ireland, where residents were 31% likely to have a grumpy neighbour. In third place was Wales, with a 27% likelihood.
Where in the UK has the friendliest neighbours?
If you're looking for a nice place to go and feel part of things, 71% of respondents in the West Midlands said that they felt welcomed by their neighbours.
This is a good 5% above the national average of 66%.
Yorkshire and the East Midlands also placed above the national average. 70% of respondents from Yorkshire said they had welcoming neighbours and 69% in the East Midlands.
Perhaps surprisingly, the UK capital London also scored well with 68% of people who returned responses saying they felt their neighbours were welcoming. Meanwhile, just 24% of Londoners said they felt their neighbours were grumpy.
The study also found that 38% of Brits would be happy to drop a parcel round to a neighbour if it had been left with them, while a third of people would send their neighbour a Christmas card - and 28% said they would put their neighbour's bins out.
But the babs of the West Midlands have still got the sweetest deal, as it's the most likely area in the UK for you to receive an invite for a BBQ or dinner.
Looking east and the people of East Anglia would be the most likely to have a neighbour who would feed their pet while they are away, while to the south, capital dwellers are the most likely to remember your birthday and send you a card.
David McGrail of First Mortgage said: “Having kind neighbours can be really helpful, they are the ones most likely to be able to keep an eye on your property while you have a winter holiday and be around to help you out by taking in parcels. It really is those little things that can make a difference. Whilst it’s hard to put a price on it, good neighbours are worth every penny.
“You can find the perfect property, in the perfect location, but after a few weeks you could be wishing you never moved. That’s the effect bad neighbours can have. While you never truly know what you are going to get, it is important that you try your best to get a feeling for what your neighbours are like."
