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Mile End West

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About

Mile End West sits just north of the Regent's Canal, forming a primarily residential segment of the larger Mile End district. The area is defined by a mix of Victorian terraces and modern apartment blocks, with Queen Mary University of London acting as a significant institutional presence. Green space is provided by the linear Mile End Park, which runs along the canal's southern edge.

The local economy centres on the Grove Road and Burdett Road corridors, hosting independent shops, cafes, and essential services. A notable community landmark is the historic Trinity Green almshouses, a rare surviving example of its kind from the 17th century. Transport links are strong via the nearby Mile End Underground station, connecting the District, Central, and Hammersmith & City lines.

Area overview

On average Mile End West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 43.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mile End West is £77,599 per year. There are 1 schools in Mile End West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Mile End West is home to around 9,850 people, with a population density of about 19,512.7 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
43.4%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Mile End West Population
9,850
Population density
19,512.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.04(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.06(-10%)
Other theft
11.78(+3%)
Shoplifting
9.34(-7%)
Public order
8.43(+25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
3,460
35.12%
British
2,208
22.41%
Other White
1,238
12.57%
African
782
7.94%
Chinese
305
3.1%
Total population: 9,852

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,223
40.43%
Level 3 (A level)
1,990
24.96%
No qualifications
1,197
15.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
623
7.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
517
6.49%
Total 16+ residents: 7,972

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
881
30.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
779
26.64%
Owns with a mortgage
505
17.27%
Other social rented
363
12.41%
Owns outright
224
7.66%
Total households: 2,924

Property prices in Mile End West

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£685
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £610K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £685 per square foot) in Mile End West area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mile End West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£775,000£704
Flats44£415,500£683

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mile End West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mile End West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£590,000£825,000
2017£580,000£690,500
2018£415,000£550,000
2019£370,250£660,000
2020£430,000£654,000
2021£420,000£595,000
2022£465,000£812,500
2023£443,750£595,000
2024£418,500£785,000
2025£450,000£675,000
2026£416,000£987,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mile End West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mile End West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£754£684
2017£727£687
2018£559£636
2019£518£776
2020£556£723
2021£613£752
2022£677£858
2023£643£725
2024£659£660
2025£683£929
2026£679£719
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mile End West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mile End West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.