Community spirit rates high on house hunters 'look list'

New research from Lloyds TSB has suggested that 82% of Brits are proud of their local community, suggesting that making sure your new home is not only well located, but part of a thriving community is a vital piece of the puzzle.

Nearly 30% of respondents believe it is the people that make up the community spirit, so getting to know your new neighbors is a great idea when you move to a new neighborhood. Even more so if live in Wrexham, Birmingham or Chelmsford – theses towns are the top spots for neighborhood support!

But what makes up the perfect neighborhood? According to the research, the UK’s ideal community places emphasis on the following:

Care and consideration (37%)
Community spirit (32%)
Honesty (29%)
Sense of humour (28%)
Hard-working spirit (27%)