Mile End area report

Highlights

Mile End is a diverse, densely populated neighbourhood in London. The median property price stands at £515,000, with terraced houses at £860,000 and flats at £440,000. About 240 properties sold in the past year at £5,089 per square metre. The area experiences elevated nitrogen dioxide levels at 22.9 annual mean, though particulate matter is moderate at 9.2. Connectivity is strong: 70.9% have gigabit access and 96.1% have superfast broadband. About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Mile End. The median age is 30.9 years, with 39.5% aged 25–44. The population of 20,909 is diverse: 45.4% identify as Asian and 37.8% as White. Housing is predominantly rented, with 43.2% in social rented accommodation and 24.8% owner-occupied. Educational attainment is relatively high, with 44.2% of residents aged 16 and over qualified to level 4 or above. Council tax band D is £1,837.78 for 2026/27. The area contains 22 conservation areas and 50 listed buildings.

Data updated 2026/2025. Mile End, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Mile End’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within London, Mile End ranks 11th cheapest of 33, 26th safest and 1st most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £515,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Who lives here?

• 20,909 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) Across this district

About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Mile End (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 3 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 3).

Schools

• 94% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• ≈5 min fastest train to London (OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS), 2026) This district
• 71% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 6.3% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/mile end.

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Nearby areas we cover: Bow, Limehouse, Globe Town.