Maps might not show you that the quiet-looking plot next door holds a marriage garden with late-night DJs, or a temple that runs loudspeakers early mornings on certain days, or a school with loud assemblies and buses honking at pickup time.
Current residents know these patterns well. Asking them, “Any regular noise issues?” opens the door to honest stories. Maybe they’ll mention exam season announcements, festive events, wedding seasons, or recurring traffic jams.
Some people don’t mind this lively background. Others find it torture. Better to know in advance than discover after you’ve moved in that Sunday mornings will never be peaceful again.