Tooting vs Mile End

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

Our recommendation

Tooting offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.

Rent comparison

Tootingwinner

Wandsworth
1-bed flat£1,500/mo
2-bed flat£1,900/mo
Zone(s)3

Mile End

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

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Tooting
6
Mile End
7

Green space

Tooting
8
Mile End
8

Nightlife

Tooting
5
Mile End
6

Café density

Tooting
7
Mile End
7

Gym density

Tooting
6
Mile End
5

Walkability

Tooting
7
Mile End
7

Food scene

Tooting
9
Mile End
7

Young professionals

Tooting
7
Mile End
6

Safety

Tooting
7
Mile End
6

Transport

Tooting
7
Mile End
9

Tooting

South Asian food capital of London, plus Tooting Common and Lido. Cheaper than Clapham, with a stronger high street.

  • Outstanding South Asian food
  • Tooting Common and the Lido
  • Cheaper Zone 3 with direct Northern line
  • Northern line is the only tube option
  • Less of a bar scene

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 Tooting or Mile End better to live in?

Tooting offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.

Is Tooting cheaper than Mile End?

Tooting and Mile End have similar rents — both around £1,500/month for a 1-bed flat.

Which has better transport — Tooting or Mile End?

Mile End scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 7/10). Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec. Mile End is served by Mile End.

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