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Driving Test Pass Rates in Blackpool

Blackpool has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 49.6% 0.9 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%.Below you will find every centre ranked, the gender split and the first-time pass rate.

Centres
1
in Blackpool
Avg car pass rate
49.6%
+0.9 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
120.4K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Blackpool

Blackpool is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Blackpool, with a current pass rate of 49.6% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 49.6%, 0.9 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 120.4K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Blackpool vs the UK average

Blackpool
volume-weighted average
49.6%
+0.9 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Blackpool above the UK average pass rate by 0.9 percentage points. Pass rates in Blackpool sit close to the UK norm; candidates here can expect a typical level of difficulty.

Easiest & hardest centres in Blackpool

Highest pass rate
1
Blackpool
6.3K tests (2024-25), #184
49.6%

Pass rate by gender across Blackpool

Male pass rate
50%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
43.5%
weighted city average

Across Blackpool's test centres, men pass at 50% and women at 43.5% a gender gap of 6.5 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
118.1K tests on record
Blackpool
6.3K tests in 2024-25
49.6%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
2.2K tests on record
Blackpool
564 tests in 2018-19, low sample
74.1%

All test centres in Blackpool

01
Blackpool
118.1K tests, Car, National rank #184
49.6%
pass
02
Blackpool
Low sample
2.2K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #70
74.1%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Blackpool?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Blackpool, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Blackpool?
Across Blackpool's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 49.6%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Blackpool above the UK average by 0.9 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Blackpool?
Blackpool has the highest pass rate in Blackpool at 49.6% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 6.3K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Blackpool?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Blackpool, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Blackpool centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Blackpool has the highest first-time pass rate in Blackpool at 47.4% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Blackpool?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Blackpool?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Blackpool is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Blackpool?
Not always. Smaller centres in Blackpool can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 56.8K passes recorded across 1 Blackpool centre.