What's the earliest you can politely ask neighbours to keep it down?

[BrooHaHa]

So, next door is having some sort of party. They have guests and are playing really loud music, shouting and making whoop noises. We're in detached properties but it's still really loud from my toddler's bedroom. If it stops her getting to sleep, would I be unreasonable to politely ask that they please lower the volume, whilst acknowledging that they are within their rights not to do so? What's the earliest time you think it'd be reasonable to make the request?

And yes, I know they shouldn't be having a party during lockdown and no they're not social distancing, but I'd rather not start an argument with the neighbours by pointing that out.

Are you inferring they have people in the house who don't live there? Otherwise it's pub time- 11pm. Same reason why I can't get crappy at kids playing when I'd like to still be sleeping- they are allowed to do so

As a one off if just go with it. Pain in the bum but it's a one off.
Normally on a Sunday night if doubt this wouldn't be happenning so I guess they're treating this like a weekend and so 12pm or even midnighy fir a one off would be my limit. Realistically on a normal Saturday night the police wouldn't be rushing over to sort this out much before then.

The social distancing is another issue and you could just report them for than and solve your problem in one go.

I'd be reporting to 101. Most of us are struggling with lockdown but adhering to government guidelines to try and do our bit to help the spread of coronavirus. People like this are taking the piss and making a mockery of our sacrifices. Report.

do our bit to help stop* the spread of coronavirus!

You can absolutely report anonymously, 1 of 3 ways
1- call 101 and ask to be kept anonymous... there may be a long wait to get through to someone depending on where you live
2- go to the crime watchers website and report through their form, they’re quite speedy at passing lockdown breach info on
3- find your local police stations number or email address and ask to be kept anonymous
Hope that’s helpful

Are you inferring they have people in the house who don't live there?

Oh, I know they do. Only two people live there. There were more than that just in the garden.

@Ttcbabybennett That's very helpful, thank you.

They've stopped now, thank goodness. Thanks for all your advice and commiserations though, it's been really helpful to be able to share my frustration. Have a good night everyone.