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Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CChelmsfordModerate

At Chelmsford (Hanbury Road), 52% of candidates pass, one of the 124 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
52%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.6K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#104
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Bottom 17%, rank #104 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Chevron (Flint), about 26.6 miles away.

Chevron (Flint)Best nearby
26.6 mi away
73.8%
+21.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

52%passed
failed48%

All-time 5.1K passed, 4.9K failed, 10.0K total

How Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) compares

Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)
52%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
-8.2 pp

Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) sits 8.2 points under the national average, ranked 104 of 124 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.

Where Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) ranks among 124 centres

Bottom 17%
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) sits in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates
Rank
#104
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) ends the series about where it started, yet the spread between 2023-24 (54.7%) and 2021-22 (42.8%) runs to 11.9 points; read a single year here with caution.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.0 pp
Male50.7%
0%100%
Female53.7%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~26
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) would typically wait around 12 to 16 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

9 Crittall Road
Witham
CM8 3DR
England

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)

  • HGV/LGV

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode CM8 3DR, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Chelmsford (Hanbury Road): a DVSA hgv/lgv test centre in Chelmsford, Essex. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Sample size: 10.0K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Enough that comparisons hold up; small enough that a quiet month or a route being temporarily diverted can show in the data.

The bottom quarter of the UK by pass rate: Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) ranks #104 of 124 hgv/lgv centres at 52%, 8.2 points below the national figure of 60.2%. First-attempt data for Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
England
Test category
HGV/LGV

What learners should know about Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)

  • A lower pass rate at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) usually means specific local junctions or road types that catch out candidates trained elsewhere. Book local-area familiarisation lessons with an instructor who works this centre, not one who covers a different patch.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Chelmsford will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Patrick Green LGV
5.8 mi, 7.3K tests, Rank #90
55.5%
+3.5 pp
Thurrock LGV (London)
16.0 mi, 21.5K tests, Rank #83
57.6%
+5.6 pp
Purfleet LGV
20.2 mi, 9.6K tests, Rank #110
50.6%
-1.4 pp
Gillingham LGV
26.1 mi, 22.6K tests, Rank #80
58.1%
+6.1 pp
Chevron (Flint)Best nearby
26.6 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #22
73.8%
+21.8 pp
Driver Training Centre (Hastings)
27.9 mi, 69 tests, Rank #50
66.7%
+14.7 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)?
The current pass rate at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) driving test centre is 52%, calculated from 2.6K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 50.8% (from 10.0K tests).
Is Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) an easy or hard test centre?
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) is ranked #104 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 52% compares to a UK average of 60.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) compare to the UK average?
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)'s pass rate is 8.2 percentage points below the UK national average of 60.2%. Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) sits 8.2 points under the national average, ranked 104 of 124 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.
How many driving tests does Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) record?
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) has recorded 10.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 5.1K passed and 4.9K failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) are Patrick Green LGV (55.5%), Thurrock LGV (London) (57.6%), Purfleet LGV (50.6%) and Gillingham LGV (58.1%). Of these, Patrick Green LGV, Thurrock LGV (London), Gillingham LGV have higher current pass rates than Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)'s 52%. Purfleet LGV sits lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)?
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)?
The estimated wait at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) is about 12 to 16 weeks (high demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 10.0K lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2024-25.