Living in Mile End

An upcoming area popular with students and young professionals, Mile End is in the East of London close to Bethnal Green and Stratford. Although being away from the City Centre, Mile End has fantastic transport links, making the area a great place for commuters. The area has a good mix of inner-city life along with scenic parks and walking spaces, giving the residents endless choices of things to do and enjoy.

Area key takeouts

Young Community

Student Demographic

Excellent Amenities

Excellent Transport Links

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Mile End in a snapshot

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The demographic of Mile End is a melting pot of different cultures, ages and backgrounds. With house prices being lower in this area compared to Shoreditch and Hoxton, many families, young professionals and students come to live in Mile End. The traditional East End demographic mixed with the newer residents makes for a vibrant area to live.

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Mile End’s transport links are plentiful with the area having its own namesake tube station, located on the Central and District and Hammersmith & City lines. Bow Road and Stepney Green are neighbouring tube stations to the area. Mile End, also, has a number of bus routes running daily and frequently, if that is your chosen mode of transportation.

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Mile End has a great mix of amenities, from shopping and delicious restaurants to scenic places to walk and relax. The area is right by Regent’s Canal, a popular tourist landmark which spans from Little Venice all the way to Limehouse Basin. Mile End Park is another great green space to spend your afternoon, it connects with the much larger Victoria Park, located in Bethnal Green.

Demographic

Students, Young Professionals, Families, Welcoming, Cultural Community

Attributes

Excellent shopping areas, Transport links, Places to walk, Sporting and Leisure facilities, Markets

Safety

Mile End and the rest of the Borough of Tower Hamlets are considered to be a safe area to live compared to other East London areas. Mile End's crime rates are below average.

Welcome to Mile End

An up and coming neighbourhood in East London with a great mix of shopping districts, places to walk and a great community, these are our top pics for Mile End.

Home to the Mile End Climbing Wall

Situated in Mile End Park, the Mile End Climbing Wall has been around since the 1980s. The centre sports 16,000 sq ft of climbing wall and is open seven days a week until late. The climbing centre welcomes first time climbers and seasoned regulars and allows everyone to experience the thrill of climbing. There’s also different courses you can join, allowing you to meet new people and learn this amazing skill.

A short walk to Roman Road Market

A traditional East End Market that has been established for over 150 years, Roman Road Market has something for everyone. The market is situated just north of Mile End tube station and you won’t be able to miss it, from the bright coloured stalls to the delicious smells of different cuisines. Not only does the market offer great food choices, but it also sells homewares, clothes and hand-crafted gifts. 

A short walk to Chisenhale Gallery

A non-profit contemporary art gallery, Chisenhale Gallery is something you must visit when in the East End of London. The gallery supports local UK-based artists and showcases their vision within the space, giving the artists the recognition they deserve. The gallery wants their visitors to enjoy viewing the art pieces and gain the same enthusiastic energy from them and the artists that created the work.

Mile End

Amenities

Supermarkets
Tesco Express , Sainsbury's , Asda
Gyms
Better Gym , The Gym Lounge , Mile End Park Leisure Centre

Universities

Queen Mary University of London
East London Arts and Music
Global Banking School

Transport Links

Tube Stations
Mile End - Central Line , Bow Road - District Line , Stepney Green - District and Hammersmirth & City Lines
Bus Services
25, 205, 277, 309, 339, 425, N25, N205

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£2,174.11

Per month, based on 3 bedroom property

Halls

£678.32

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£100.00

Per month

Wifi

£30.00

Per month

Council Tax

£984.61

Per year

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

200 Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20 Mbps

5G/4G

Average Coverage

Three and EE Networks for 5G only

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£3.70

Gym Membership

£25.00

Per Month

Weekly Food Shop

£27.00

The best spots in Mile End

For Coffee

The Coffee Room

A cosy, trendy café that serves speciality coffee beverages and baked goods

For Drinks

Rusty Bike Pub

A modern bar with an outdoor terrace serving global beers and Thai food

For Fun

Ragged School Museum

A fun, interactive museum showing what life as a Victorian would be like

For Shopping

East End Vintage Clothing

A warehouse-style shop selling vintage and second-hand clothing for men and women

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Frequently asked questions about Mile End

Is Mile End a safe place to live?

Mile End is very safe for residents and visitors, which makes a great place to live. The area is part of the Borough of Tower Hamlets and, as a whole the borough is considered a safe place to live. Mile End's crime rates are below average compared to other parts of East London.

What transport links are available in Mile End?

Transport is really excellent in Mile End, making it a great place for commuters or students. The area is situated in Zone 2 and has it's own namesake tube station in the heart of the area. Mile End tube station is on the Central Line, meaning it's super simple to get into the city centre without having to change lines or wait for ages for another train. Bow Road and Stepney Green are tube stations close by to the area and they're situated on the District and Hammersmith & City Lines. If bus is your preferred mode of transport then Mile End doesn't disapoint. There are several frequent bus routes that go through the area to the city centre, Bow Church, Paddington, Bethnal Green and Canning Town.

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