As you know I live in London where many do not know their neighbours and many are on not on speaking terms , however we have lived in the same house for over 35 years and know all our neighbours, most have lived here for years
We have always kept an eye on each other been to parties with each other, even attended funerals when a family member has passed away, we have a chat when we see each other.
Some of us have keys for each others houses when others go on holiday to check on their house whilst away, close the curtains and put a light on in the evenings to deter burglars
I would be quite happy to give any of them my ATM card should I or my wife not be able to leave the house not that we may need to , we are already working together to shop for each other, even if it is just a bottle of milk and a few eggs or the daily paper from our corner shop.
London is not the cold hearted unfriendly place some may think