England, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Sidcup

Sidcup has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 59% 10.3 pp above the UK national average of 48.7%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres
1
in Sidcup
Avg car pass rate
59%
+10.3 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
104.8K
lifetime, all centres

About Sidcup

Sidcup is an English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 104.8K 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, Sidcup runs notably ahead of the UK average. The volume-weighted city car pass rate of 59% is 10.3 percentage points above the 48.7% UK figure, which often correlates with quieter routes, fewer multi-lane roundabouts, and easier urban junctions.

Sidcup (London) is the only centre in Sidcup, with a current pass rate of 59% (2024-25). Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Sidcup test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Sidcup vs the UK average

Sidcup
volume-weighted average
59%
+10.3 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Sidcup above the UK average pass rate by 10.3 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 Sidcup

Pass rate by gender across Sidcup

Male pass rate
52.8%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
46.5%
weighted city average

Across Sidcup's test centres, men pass at 52.8% and women at 46.5% a gender gap of 6.3 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Sidcup

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 Sidcup?
There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Sidcup, England.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Sidcup?
Across Sidcup's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 59%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Sidcup above the UK average by 10.3 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Sidcup?
Sidcup (London) currently has the highest pass rate in Sidcup at 59% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 12.8K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Sidcup?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Sidcup, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Sidcup centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Sidcup (London) has the highest first-time pass rate in Sidcup at 59.8% (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 Sidcup?
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 Sidcup?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Sidcup 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 Sidcup?
Not always. Smaller centres in Sidcup 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. 52.1K passes recorded across 1 Sidcup centre.