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Driving Test Pass Rates in Chingford

Chingford has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 36.5% 12.2 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres
2
in Chingford
Avg car pass rate
36.5%
-12.2 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
149.0K
lifetime, all centres

About Chingford

Chingford is an English city served by a small group of 2 DVSA practical driving test centres. Together, these centres have processed 149.0K tests on record, every result tracked here is sourced from the DVSA's quarterly statistical release and aggregated to give a like-for-like view of how each centre performs.

As a whole, Chingford runs noticeably behind the UK average. The volume-weighted city car pass rate of 36.5% trails the UK figure by 12.2 percentage points, a pattern typical of busy urban centres where complex routes, traffic and tight manoeuvring make the practical test harder.

Chingford (London) is the only fully tracked centre in Chingford, with a current pass rate of 36.5% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Chingford test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Chingford vs the UK average

Chingford
volume-weighted average
36.5%
-12.2 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Chingford below the UK average pass rate by 12.2 percentage points. Candidates here face a tougher-than-average pass rate, which usually correlates with busier urban routes and complex junction layouts.

Easiest & hardest centres in Chingford

Highest pass rate
1
Chingford (London)
13.2K tests (2024-25), #320
36.5%

Pass rate by gender across Chingford

Male pass rate
40.5%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
33.3%
weighted city average

Across Chingford's test centres, men pass at 40.5% and women at 33.3% a gender gap of 7.2 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
148.9K tests on record
Chingford (London)
13.2K tests in 2024-25
36.5%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
112 tests on record
Chingford
112 tests in 2009-10, low sample
64.3%

All test centres in Chingford

01
Chingford (London)
148.9K tests, Car, National rank #320
36.5%
pass
02
Chingford
Low sample
112 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #165
64.3%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above are aggregated across all available years of DVSA quarterly statistical data 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 Chingford?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Chingford, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Chingford?
Across Chingford's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 36.5%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Chingford below the UK average by 12.2 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Chingford?
Chingford (London) currently has the highest pass rate in Chingford at 36.5% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 13.2K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Chingford?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Chingford, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Chingford centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Chingford (London) has the highest first-time pass rate in Chingford at 34.6% (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 Chingford?
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 Chingford?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Chingford 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 Chingford?
Not always. Smaller centres in Chingford 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 License v3.0. 55.5K passes recorded across 2 Chingford centres.