THOUSANDS of people in Glasgow feel their lives are blighted by neds and drunks.

A survey shows that 40% of the city's residents say their quality of life has been affected by anti-social behaviour over the past two years.

The figures are revealed in the Glasgow Household Survey, formerly the Citizens' Panel.

Three years ago the same survey showed that 60% of people were afraid to venture into Glasgow City Centre after dark.

They were worried about being attacked or robbed and that the city centre was a dangerous place to be at night.

Even frequent pub-goers said they did not feel safe and wanted more police on the beat.

Other top complaints have centred on dirty streets, traffic congestion and expensive parking.

But the latest survey showed that, despite concern about quality of life, most residents are positive about where they live.

Less than a quarter are worried about hate crime while more than three-quarters of black and ethnic minority households agree that people from different backgrounds get on well.

Residents are least satisfied with road maintenance while there are also low levels of satisfaction with street cleaning and the condition of children's play parks.

However, 90% are happy with nursery schools, museums and and leisure centres.