"Martin" wrote
I think you'll find parts of the UK where the area surrounding the house is
called the Yard. Skipton area for sure and other parts of Yorkshire. I
would
suspect the NE too.

and the area behind the house is called a back yard.

I thought that was just in Coronation Street or similar! (a small enclosed
concrete/paved area, not a garden)

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Regards
Bob H
17mls W. of London.UK