A new study has revealed the main sources of nuisance noise in Swindon.

Local councils supplied the data for the study, which included the number of noise complaints reported in the last three years, the source of the noise, approximate location, and the outcome of the investigation. The results are available to view in this interactive map.

In the Swindon council area last year there were 3.83 complaints per 1000 people.

A total of 831 complaints were reported in 2016, with 835 in 2015 and 1114 in 2014.

The most common noise complaints were domestic noise (79%), commercial noise (6%), barking dogs (2%), building alarms (2%) and licensed premises (1%).

Swindon Borough Council has made just 1 prosecution for noise nuisance in the last three years.

Some of the more peculiar complaints received in other areas of the country include Morris dancers in Surrey, a Chinese man flying a radio controlled helicopter in South Wales, and a group of men playing football inside a flat in Brent.

It's no surprise that London Boroughs had the most complaints in the UK, with eight councils featuring in the top ten; however outside of London, residents of Newport, Falkirk and Swansea also often complained to their local councils regarding noise.

Linda Firth from LoveMyVouchers.co.uk said, "Everybody likes a good party now and again, but if your neighbour is blasting out loud music every night, your local council are there to help resolve the situation. Nuisance noise can cause lack of sleep and significant distress, so it is best to take action before it impacts your health."

The most peaceful places to live the country were Dumfries and Galloway, where there were only 0.08 complaints per 1000 people in 2016, followed by the Derbyshire Dales (0.10 per 1000), and the Western Isles (0.44 per 1000).

To highlight how Swindon compares to other areas, LoveMyVouchers.co.uk have created an interactive map displaying the results of the study which can be found here: https://www.lovemyvouchers.co.uk/2017-noise-study/

About LoveMyVouchers.co.uk

Money saving website, LoveMyVouchers.co.uk, was founded in 2010 and the company regularly carry out studies with a focus on consumer and lifestyle interests.

For further information or details about noise in other areas, please get in touch.

Press Contact: Linda Firth

Email: linda@redleaguemedia.com