[MargaretR]

What may appear to be a public road sometimes isn't.
I lived in a gable end house where a short road at the side led to the back street.
The deeds showed that my half of this short side street was my property, but it was a right of way for others.
My son has also lived in a gable end house and his deeds showed the same.

So if you park next to a gable end house - be aware that the house owner may well own the land you park on.