Mile End vs Streatham
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Mile End scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Streatham.
Rent comparison
Mile End
Tower HamletsStreathamwinner
LambethMile End is £100/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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Transport
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
Streatham
Long, practical, and better-value south London with commons nearby and rail links from several stations.
- ✓Good value for space
- ✓Streatham Common and Tooting Common nearby
- ✓Large everyday high street
- →No tube
- →Traffic-heavy main road
- →Commute depends on which station you live near
Frequently asked questions
Is Mile End or Streatham better to live in?
Mile End scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Streatham.
Is Mile End cheaper than Streatham?
Streatham is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,400 vs £1,500 in Mile End, a saving of £100/month.
Which has better transport — Mile End or Streatham?
Mile End scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 5/10). Mile End is served by Mile End. Streatham is served by Streatham.
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