Mile End vs Uxbridge
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 Uxbridge.
Rent comparison
Mile End
Tower HamletsUxbridgewinner
HillingdonMile End is £250/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
Uxbridge
Far-west affordability with Metropolitan/Piccadilly terminus links and a large town-centre offer.
- ✓Low rents for west London
- ✓Two tube lines
- ✓Large retail and student-influenced amenities
- →Long central commute
- →Feels separate from inner London
- →Outer-zone travel costs
Frequently asked questions
Is Mile End or Uxbridge better to live in?
Mile End scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Uxbridge.
Is Mile End cheaper than Uxbridge?
Uxbridge is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,250 vs £1,500 in Mile End, a saving of £250/month.
Which has better transport — Mile End or Uxbridge?
Mile End scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 6/10). Mile End is served by Mile End. Uxbridge is served by Uxbridge.
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