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New research commissioned by the BBC suggests the UK is a nation of lonely hearts, with traditional community life fading away.
Analysis of census data going back 30 years reveals people are now much less rooted in their local neighbourhood.
Click below for a snapshot of community living across the nation.
THE UK'S COMMUNITY SPIRIT DIVIDE
Mark Easton explains the findings of the report
STOKE: 'UK'S FRIENDLIEST' AREA
Stoke residents talk about their sense of community
The BBC's Liz Copper gets friendly with residents at a community centre in Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent
LONDON'S 'LONELY PEOPLE'
Some Londoners feel isolated
Matt Morris reports looks at why Londoners are said to be some of the loneliest people in the UK
SOUTH ENGLAND
David Slesser prefers Facebook community relations
BBC South Today speaks to two people from different parts of southern England about their sense of community.
WALES
Roger Pinney goes back to his roots
Roger Pinney returns Newbridge, Caerphilly to look at the changing face of Wales.
SCOTLAND
Edinburgh had one of the lowest levels of community feeling
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