The safety of the area is more important than the price of the property. New report

Before moving, 47 percent Poles are checked by the level of security in the place where they plan to live; this is more important to them than the price of the property or the availability of services – according to the Otodom report. For 41 percent safety is related to the willingness of neighbors to respond when necessary.

“The outbreak of the war across our eastern border significantly affected our sense of security and made us realize how important closeness and trust in our immediate surroundings are. Today, security on a micro scale is becoming more and more important – at home, in the housing estate, in the neighborhood. Knowing that there is someone living nearby who will notice something disturbing and react gives a sense of peace that no infrastructure can provide. It is presence, empathy and readiness to help that form the foundation of the everyday sense of security,” noted Agata Stachowiak from Otodom.

The report shows that for 43 percent respondents, a sense of security and trust in neighbors is a key element of a good life in a given place. Before deciding to change their place of residence, 47 percent is looking for information about the level of security in the area. The factor turned out to be the most important and even more important than the availability of shops and services – 41%. indications; real estate prices and costs of living – 37 percent indications or communication connections – 36 percent

The Otodom report draws attention to the phenomenon of “social alarm”, i.e. a network of everyday interactions and mutual reactions that are triggered not only in emergency situationsbut also when residents are simply interested in each other. An example would be everyday gestures that bring neighbors closer together. As the data show, 35 percent Poles help their neighbors at least once a quarter with small matters, such as collecting a parcel, watering flowers or borrowing tools. Among people described as “happy neighbors”, i.e. those who rate the relationships in their neighborhood highly, this percentage reaches 51%.

47 percent respondents also indicated that the sense of security is determined primarily by the low level of crime. 41 percent respondents also indicated that the readiness of neighbors to react in disturbing situations is also crucial. For 38 percent Knowing people living nearby and maintaining good relationships with them also turned out to be important, 33 percent respondents emphasized the importance of mutual trust. Street and common area lighting, often associated with safety, turned out to be much less important.

More and more people also pay attention to the “atmosphere of the place” and the people who live there – 17%. respondents declared that before moving, they check whether there are, for example, families, seniors or students living in the area. (PAP)

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