A NEW study has revealed which UK cities have the nosiest neighbours when it comes to car watching - and Belfast has taken the top spot

Commissioned by Skoda UK, the research surveyed 2,418 adults to uncover the nation's most dedicated curtain twitchers.

Northern Ireland's capital ranked first, followed by Worcester in second place and Brighton and Hove in third.

According to the study, more than one in three Brits proudly identify as nosy neighbours.

Whether it's watching deliveries arrive (31 per cent), knowing exactly when next door leaves for work (28 per cent), being able to name their neighbour's profession (32 per cent), or spotting a new car on the driveway (22 per cent), the UK's amateur sleuths are always on alert.

The nation's novice detectives have beady eyes when it comes to watching neighbours, 31 per cent say they've watched something being delivered to a neighbour's house, while 28 per cent can tell youwhat time next door heads off to work.

The findings reinforce Skoda's latest TV campaign,‘Electric but Skoda', a playful take on the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding electric car drivers within their communities.

The advert explores the curiosity sparked when a family arrives home in the all-electric Skoda Enyaq, prompting a flurry of neighbourhood speculation.

Other top neighbourly insights includes knowing which supermarket they shop at (14 per cent), and even their workout schedule (nine per cent). If you're off for a jog in Lycra, odds are someone's noticing!

Evening hours are prime time for peeking, with 6pm to 8pm named the most popular window for a discreet glance across the street - with 17 per cent naming it their preferred time to snoop.

But far from being frowned upon, nosiness is increasingly seen as part of British culture. Over half (56 per cent) say it's a national trait, and 47 per cent believe it's completely harmless.

In fact, 34 per cent think it's a good thing and can see the benefits, with two-thirds (66 per cent) stating it's useful in case of an emergency. Furthermore, 62 per cent believe it helps keep the neighbourhood safe, and over one third (35 per cent) say it helps build a stronger sense of community.

Curiosity also extends to what people drive. We may not know our neighbours' names, but many of us know their number plates. A significant 70 per cent of Brits say they know the colour of their neighbour's car, while 45 per cent know the make, 35 per cent the model, and 15 per cent can even recall the registration - just in case there's a spontaneous pub quiz on the cul-de-sac.

When someone in the neighbourhood gets an electric car, one in five neighbours admire the environmental benefits, 16 per cent are intrigued and want to learn more, and 14 per cent are genuinely impressed by their forward-thinking choice.

Perceptions are shifting too. Nosy neighbours are now more likely view EV drivers as eco-conscious (22 per cent), tech-savvy (15 per cent) and even trendy (12 per cent).

Kirsten Stagg, head of marketing at Skoda UK, said: "Nosiness is practically a national sport in Britain. Whether it's a new car on the driveway or a new family moving in, we can't help but take a peek. Our latest campaign taps into that familiar curiosity, showing how the arrival of an all-electric Škoda sparks wild speculation across the neighbourhood before revealing it's simply an ordinary family embracing something new.

"Being a nosy neighbour isn't just harmless fun - it helps build safer, more connected communities and even sparks conversations, especially around new technology like electric cars."

Skoda's latest TV advert is a celebration of the Great British nosy neighbour, those familiar twitching curtains and whispered theories we all recognise. It uses this everyday curiosity to challenge misconceptions about EV ownership and show that electric cars are for everyone.

1. Belfast - 133 points 2. Worcester - 127 points 3. Brighton and Hove - 120 points 4. Leeds - 116.5 points 5. Birmingham - 109 points 6. Newcastle - 101.5 points 7. Swansea - 99.5 points 8. Edinburgh - 98 points 9. Chelmsford - 97.5 points 10. Cardiff - 97 points 11. London - 96 points 12. Coventry - 93.5 points 13. Leicester - 92 points 14. Wolverhampton - 85 points 15. Southampton - 84 points 16. Portsmouth - 82.5 points =16. Wrexham - 82.5 points 18. Gloucester - 82 points 19. Glasgow - 75.5 points 20. Bristol - 70 points 21. Liverpool - 68 points 22. Manchester - 65 points 23. Aberdeen - 63 points =23. Norwich - 63 points =23. York - 63 points 26. Cambridge - 55.5 points 27. Sheffield - 53.5 points 28. Oxford - 36 points 29. Plymouth - 27 points