This paper describes an analysis of perceptions of the local residential en
vironment and self-reported health in four socially contrasting neighbourho
ods in Glasgow in the late 1990s. After adjusting for individual characteri
stics such as age, sex and social class, neighbourhood of residence predict
ed perceptions of problems and neighbourhood cohesion in the area: and self
-assessed health, mental health and recent symptoms were associated with pe
rceived local problems and neighbourhood cohesion. Housing tenure and emplo
yment status also predicted perceptions of the neighbourhood. These results
support the importance of tackling anti-social problems in worst-off areas
and of neighbourhood management across a range of areas.