@Zooker
'The most visible members of the ARP were the air raid wardens. ARP posts were initially set up in the warden’s home, or in a shop or an office, but they were later purpose-built.'
Don't think they had any more influence on aircraft noise then than they do now - or is that not what you meant ?
On a more serious note, I feel you need to qualify your comment - I can remember being at Stansted in 1960 for a couple of hours without a single movement. I don't think anyone had too many qualms about buying property around that area in those days - now look at it ! :-(