My local corner shop not only knows me but holds a bag full of recycled bags under the counter for me and often shop assistants take my goods to the car for me. I know all my neighbours by name and even their dogs. We keep an eye out for each other the kids all play together. We are only a walk to town and 2mins to the shops for all the essentials. Its a historic street and has many renovated homes now. The best part is my kids all walk to school and the park, no taxi parents in this home.