Residents in a quiet neighbourhood are worried a giant Union Flag painted on a nearby home could cause property price values on the street to crumble.

Simon Brocklehurst spent 12 hours plastering the 19ft x 22ft flag on his four-bed end-terraced home in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, in what he calls a ‘patriotic gesture’.

The 41-year-old welder’s gigantic flag was created after neighbours tore down a St George’s cross which he had been flying in his front garden.

Simon admits his response has seen him become ‘public enemy number one’ but insists he’s mainly received praise for his display.

But some locals have said they worry the ‘garish’ red, white and blue paint-job would now devalue their own homes if they wanted to sell up.

One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said

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