These are the types of neighbours Britain loves the most

Everybody needs good neighbours – and if those people are skilled workers, so much the better, a study suggests.

People often call on a neighbour for practical help if a boiler or car breaks down, but few think of asking someone for legal or medical advice, it seems. Here are the neighbours we value most.

1 Plumber

2 Electrician

3 Doctor

4 Builder

5 Mechanic

6 Carpenter

7 Police officer

8 Gardener

9 Nurse

10 Computer technician

Study: Edge Foundation

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