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
EalingMile Endwinner
Tower HamletsEaling is £50/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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Transport
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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