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HGV/LGV Test Centre, England

Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) Driving Test Centre

HGV, Cat CHatton GardenEC1N 8ATHigh pass rate

At Hamiltons (Kings Lynn), 68.5% 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)
68.5%
vs 60.2% UK avg
Tests in period
664
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#41
of 124 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) sits in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally (Top 33%, rank #41 of 124). The strongest hgv/lgv alternative nearby is Welwyn LGV (East Yorks), about 22.1 miles away.

Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)Best nearby
22.1 mi away
76.7%
+8.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

68.5%passed
failed31.5%

All-time 1.6K passed, 857 failed, 2.4K total

How Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) compares

Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)
68.5%
UK national average
60.2%
Difference
+8.3 pp

The 8.3-point advantage at Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) (ranked 41 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.

Where Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) ranks among 124 centres

Top 33%
Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) ranks higher than 67% of UK hgv/lgv test centres
Rank
#41
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) has added 3.1 points since 2017-18, from 66.7% to 69.8%, with its strongest year at 70% in 2023-24.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 4.8 pp
Male64.8%
0%100%
Female60.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
16 to 20 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking requires patience: on this estimate, learners booking at Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) would typically wait around 16 to 20 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

Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)
Hatton Garden
Greater London
EC1N 8AT
England

Tests offered at Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)

  • HGV/LGV

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder with postcode EC1N 8AT.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode EC1N 8AT, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) sits in Hatton Garden, Greater London, just inside the EC1N 8AT postcode. It's a DVSA-run hgv/lgv test centre, and the routes from here work outward into the streets and arterial roads that learners from Hatton Garden tend to know already. 2.4K tests across 2017-18-2024-25, a workable sample but on the lighter side. Single-period swings can look dramatic without actually meaning much, the multi-year aggregate is the more honest number.

68.5% at Hamiltons (Kings Lynn), against a UK hgv/lgv average of 60.2%. That puts the centre 8.3 points clear of the national figure and ranks it #41 of 124 hgv/lgv centres in the DVSA's network. For Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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 Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)'s rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Hatton Garden 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

Wallace (Slough)
1.9 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #44
67.8%
-0.7 pp
Chevron (Flint)
3.6 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #22
73.8%
+5.3 pp
Driver Training Centre (Hastings)
5.9 mi, 69 tests, Rank #50
66.7%
-1.8 pp
Enfield (Brancroft Way)
9.3 mi, 16.1K tests, Rank #88
56.3%
-12.2 pp
Yeading (London)
12.1 mi, 24.1K tests, Rank #111
49.9%
-18.6 pp
Welwyn LGV (East Yorks)Best nearby
22.1 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #13
76.7%
+8.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)?
The current pass rate at Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) driving test centre is 68.5%, calculated from 664 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 64.4% (from 2.4K tests).
Is Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) an easy or hard test centre?
Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) is ranked #41 of 124 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 68.5% 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 Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) compare to the UK average?
Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)'s pass rate is 8.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 60.2%. The 8.3-point advantage at Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) (ranked 41 of 124 in its category) is worth having but not decisive; a well-prepared candidate passes at either kind of centre.
How many driving tests does Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) record?
Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) has recorded 2.4K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.6K passed and 857 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 Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) are Wallace (Slough) (67.8%), Chevron (Flint) (73.8%), Driver Training Centre (Hastings) (66.7%) and Enfield (Brancroft Way) (56.3%). Of these, Chevron (Flint) has a higher current pass rate than Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)'s 68.5%. Wallace (Slough), Driver Training Centre (Hastings), Enfield (Brancroft Way) sit 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 Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)?
Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 16 to 20 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) 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 Hamiltons (Kings Lynn)?
The estimated wait at Hamiltons (Kings Lynn) is about 16 to 20 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 2.4K 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.