mˈʌtʃ lˈaɪk nˈeɪbɚɹɪŋ ɹˈʌdmoːɹ, mˈaɪl ˈɛndz pɹɑːksˈɪmᵻɾi tə pˈoːɹtsməθz nˈeɪvəl dˈɑːkjɑːɹd dˈʊɹɹɪŋ wˈɜːld wˈɔːɹ ɹˌoʊmən tˈuː kˈɔːzd ɛkstˈɛnsɪv dˈæmɪdʒ ænd ɹˌiːdɪvˈɛləpmənt ʌvðə mˈaɪl ˈɛnd ˈɛɹiə pˈoʊstwˈɔːɹ.
Much like neighbouring Rudmore, Mile End's proximity to Portsmouth's naval dockyard during World War II caused extensive damage and redevelopment of the Mile End area post-war.