Ealing vs Mile End

A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.

Our recommendation

Ealing scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Mile End.

Rent comparison

Ealing

Ealing
1-bed flat£1,550/mo
2-bed flat£2,000/mo
Zone(s)3

Mile Endwinner

Tower Hamlets
1-bed flat£1,500/mo
2-bed flat£1,950/mo
Zone(s)2

Ealing is £50/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Ealing
5
Mile End
7

Green space

Ealing
9
Mile End
8

Nightlife

Ealing
4
Mile End
6

Café density

Ealing
6
Mile End
7

Gym density

Ealing
7
Mile End
5

Walkability

Ealing
6
Mile End
7

Food scene

Ealing
6
Mile End
7

Young professionals

Ealing
6
Mile End
6

Safety

Ealing
8
Mile End
6

Transport

Ealing
9
Mile End
9

Ealing

Green, suburban West-London with the Elizabeth line cutting the commute to Paddington and the City.

  • Elizabeth line is transformative
  • Big green spaces (Walpole Park, Pitshanger)
  • Safer, calmer feel
  • Sprawly and less walkable
  • Quieter than Zone 2

Mile End

A useful east London interchange by the canal, Victoria Park, and student-heavy Queen Mary streets.

  • Central, District, and Hammersmith & City lines
  • Good parks and canal access
  • Quick to City, Stratford, and Canary Wharf
  • Busy roads around the station
  • Student-heavy pockets
  • Not as polished as neighbouring Victoria Park areas

Frequently asked questions

Is Ealing or Mile End better to live in?

Ealing scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Mile End.

Is Ealing cheaper than Mile End?

Mile End is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,500 vs £1,550 in Ealing, a saving of £50/month.

Which has better transport — Ealing or Mile End?

Ealing and Mile End score equally on transport (9/10). Ealing is served by Ealing Broadway. Mile End is served by Mile End.

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