I've heard one or two of the neighbours working on shed projects with power tools. It's reassuring.
It's not uncommon for Spondon. We have lots of home builders of various projects. What is odd is that a lack of traffic noise means that you hear just the birds and occasionally the power tools.
Don't let it keep you down, especially after Her Maj's speech last night. If nothing else, do it to keep your sanity.
Keep Calm and Carry On