Noisy neighbours and other disturbances are causing serious issues for just under one third of Malta and Gozo’s residents.

The figures, released by the National Statistics Office, come from a European study (EU-SILC) looking into living conditions and income across the continent. Around 4,000 people from across Malta and Gozo were part of the study.

31% of people said that “noise from neighbours or street” was the main problem with where they lived, while 34% said their main issue was “pollution, grime, or other environmental problems”.

An equal 10% pointed towards two different topics as their home’s main problems: that their dwelling was “too dark/did not have enough light” and “crime, violence or vandalism in the area”.

A further 6% noted that internal issues like “leaking roofs, damp walls or rot in window” was their biggest problem, while just 1% said that having “no bath or shower” was their main issue.