Majority of Brits 'are proud of their areas', finds Halifax Home Insurance

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Majority of Brits 'are proud of their areas', finds Halifax Home Insurance

Thu 28th May 2009

Halifax Home Insurance has conducted a poll which discovered that two-thirds of Brits are proud of the regions in which they live.

Among the factors invoking their sense of pride and happiness are being close to their families and loved-ones, feelings of safety and security and the abundance of nearby amenities, the survey found.

Furthermore, 24 per cent of respondents said they value the area in which they live due to it being steeped in tradition and history, while the same number said that they feel a strong sense of community.

"Being able to enjoy your home and surroundings is a hugely important factor, so we urge people to be aware of taking every step possible to ensure their homes and families are well protected," said Martyn Foulds, senior claims manager at Halifax Home Insurance.

This news may not come a surprise to some, as recent research from Abbey found that Brits overestimate the value of their homes by an average of £35,000.

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