Your ward in numbers: October 2026

Access to nature and outdoor space helps us stay healthy and connected to our community. ## The key numbers * 89.6% of homes in Pype Hayes have a private garden or outdoor space, which is higher than the 86.4% average for the Erdington area. * 416 homes in Pype Hayes have no private garden or outdoor space. * 205 m² is the average size of a private garden in Pype Hayes, compared to 230 m² in Erdington. ## What this means for you Most families in Pype Hayes enjoy having their own outdoor area, which is a great asset for local wellbeing. While our gardens are slightly smaller on average than those elsewhere in Erdington, our higher percentage of homes with private access helps keep our neighbourhood green and vibrant. These spaces act as an extension of our local parks and play an important role in our daily lives. We continue to look at how we can maintain and improve the public green spaces that serve those who do not have a private garden of their own. Your input helps us make sure these shared areas remain welcoming for everyone to use. ## How to have your say You can report issues with parks or green spaces at https://dannycarter.org.uk/report or contact Cllr Danny Carter's office. ## Where the figures come from * Pype Hayes: Homes with a private garden or outdoor space = 89.6% (April 2020 (ONS, best-fit neighbourhoods); ONS access to gardens and public green space, https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/datasets/accesstogardensandpublicgreenspaceingreatbritain) * Pype Hayes: Homes with no private garden or outdoor space = 416 (April 2020 (ONS, best-fit neighbourhoods); ONS access to gardens and public green space, https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/datasets/accesstogardensandpublicgreenspaceingreatbritain) * Pype Hayes: Average private garden size (m²) = 205 (April 2020 (ONS, best-fit neighbourhoods); ONS access to gardens and public green space, https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/datasets/accesstogardensandpublicgreenspaceingreatbritain) * Erdington: Homes with a private garden or outdoor space = 86.4% (April 2020 (ONS, best-fit neighbourhoods); ONS access to gardens and public green space, https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/datasets/accesstogardensandpublicgreenspaceingreatbritain) * Erdington: Homes with no private garden or outdoor space = 990 (April 2020 (ONS, best-fit neighbourhoods); ONS access to gardens and public green space, https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/datasets/accesstogardensandpublicgreenspaceingreatbritain) * Erdington: Average private garden size (m²) = 230 (April 2020 (ONS, best-fit neighbourhoods); ONS access to gardens and public green space, https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/datasets/accesstogardensandpublicgreenspaceingreatbritain)