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Driving Test Pass Rates in Ipswich

Ipswich has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 63.1% 14.4 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 Ipswich
Avg car pass rate
63.1%
+14.4 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
173.5K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Ipswich

Ipswich is the only DVSA driving test centre tracked in Ipswich, with a current pass rate of 63.1% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 63.1%, 14.4 percentage points above the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 173.5K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Ipswich vs the UK average

Ipswich
volume-weighted average
63.1%
+14.4 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Ipswich above the UK average pass rate by 14.4 percentage points. Candidates here pass at notably higher rates than the UK average, though this often reflects quieter routes rather than easier examiners.

Easiest & hardest centres in Ipswich

Highest pass rate
1
Ipswich
2.6K tests (2024-25), #2
88.2%
2
Ipswich
1.2K tests (2024-25), #6
83.3%
3
Ipswich
2.8K tests (2024-25), #16
77.8%
Lowest pass rate
1
Ipswich
10.7K tests (2024-25), #32
63.1%
2
Ipswich
2.8K tests (2024-25), #16
77.8%
3
Ipswich
1.2K tests (2024-25), #6
83.3%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Ipswich

Male pass rate
63.8%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
57.3%
weighted city average

Across Ipswich's test centres, men pass at 63.8% and women at 57.3% 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)
130.1K tests on record
Ipswich
10.7K tests in 2024-25
63.1%
Motorcycle Mod 1 (1)
15.5K tests on record
Ipswich
2.8K tests in 2024-25
77.8%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
12.2K tests on record
Ipswich
2.6K tests in 2024-25
88.2%
HGV / LGV (1)
15.7K tests on record
Ipswich
1.2K tests in 2024-25
83.3%

All test centres in Ipswich

01
Ipswich
12.2K tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #2
88.2%
pass
02
Ipswich
15.7K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #6
83.3%
pass
03
Ipswich
15.5K tests, Motorcycle Mod 1, National rank #16
77.8%
pass
04
Ipswich
130.1K tests, Car, National rank #32
63.1%
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 Ipswich?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Ipswich, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Ipswich?
Across Ipswich's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 63.1%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Ipswich above the UK average by 14.4 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Ipswich?
Ipswich has the highest pass rate in Ipswich at 63.1% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 10.7K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Ipswich?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Ipswich, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Ipswich centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Ipswich has the highest first-time pass rate in Ipswich at 64% (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 Ipswich?
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 Ipswich?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Ipswich 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 Ipswich?
Not always. Smaller centres in Ipswich 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. 106.6K passes recorded across 1 Ipswich centre.