Abstract
A random sample of the Great Britain population resident in attached properties built subsequent to 1947 was surveyed to obtain data on the incidence of nuisance occasioned by noise from neighbours, transmitted through party walls and floors. It is concluded on the basis of the present evidence that less than 10 % of the population are likely to be bothered by neighbours' noise. It is nevertheless the most widespread form of noise nuisance and while the percentage of the population affected may appear relatively small the actual numbers concerned are large enough to warrant further study. There appear to be differences in the proportion of residents disturbed according to the type of dwelling, though there is little evidence of marked changes in the incidence of nuisance according to the date of construction.
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