Richard Hayes, CEO and Co-Founder of Mojo Mortgages, said: “While every town and city has its lively areas, we thought it would be interesting to look at the most recent data to find out exactly the areas that you’d need to invest in some earplugs, and those that are more zen.

“When you’re looking for a new home, it’s really important you do your research into the local area, because the last thing you want is being stuck in a house that’s slap bang in the middle of the party capital of the street. Or even worse, if you’re going to be sent up the wall with the noise of constant barking dogs.”

The 10 noisiest cities and towns

London – 261,500 complaints
Glasgow – 13,517 complaints
Belfast – 13,449 complaints
Birmingham – 10,990 complaints
Aberdeen – 10,251 complaints
Manchester – 9,554 complaints
Coventry – 8,110 complaints
Cardiff – 6,665 complaints
Swansea – 6,519 complaints
Liverpool – 5,964 complaints

The 10 quietest cities and towns

Norwich – 945 complaints
Norfolk – 1,013 complaints
Oxford – 1,049 complaints
Peterborough – 1,330 complaints
Bristol – 1,689 complaints
Derby – 1,906 complaints
Sunderland – 1,940 complaints
Hull – 2,215 complaints
Stockport – 2,341 complaints
Leeds – 2,400 complaints

Source: Mojo Mortgages and Property Eye