Kings Heath driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Kings Heath?
- Nothing to pay upfront
- You only pay once we've found you a test
- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: 955 Alcester Road South, Birmingham, West Midlands B14 5JA
The Kings Heath driving test centre is at 955 Alcester Road South, on the A435 in south Birmingham. Learners come from Kings Heath, Moseley, Selly Oak, Northfield, Hall Green and out towards Bromsgrove.
9,072 car tests were taken there in a year, with a pass rate of 46.8%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Shirley is about 3 miles away and South Yardley about 5, with Garretts Green about 7. They're compared further down.
How long is the wait at Kings Heath driving test centre?
If you book at Kings Heath on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
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What's the pass rate at Kings Heath?
In the latest official figures, 46.8% of driving tests at Kings Heath were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 47%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Kings Heath
- Tell us what you needPick Kings Heath and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Kings Heath, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Kings Heath
Tell us you want Kings Heath and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
You can't already have a test booked. If you've got one, cancel it first, then sign up with us.
Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Kings Heath
How Kings Heath compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (Kings Heath) | This centre | 46.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Birmingham (Cocks Moors) | 0.8 miles | 53.5% | 18.8 weeks |
| Birmingham (Shirley) | 2.7 miles | 56.6% | 24+ weeks |
| Birmingham (South Yardley) | 4.6 miles | 42.8% | 23.8 weeks |
| Birmingham (Garretts Green) | 6.7 miles | 44.4% | 23 weeks |
| Redditch | 7.2 miles | 51.4% | 20 weeks |
Questions about Kings Heath test centre
How long is the wait for a driving test at Kings Heath?
Booking on your own, the first week at Kings Heath with a decent choice of dates is 24+ weeks away. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Kings Heath a hard test centre to pass at?
Its pass rate is 46.8% in the latest official figures, below the 50% across Great Britain. The Alcester Road is busy with buses and parked cars, so practise moving off and pulling up on it.
Where is Kings Heath driving test centre?
955 Alcester Road South, B14 5JA. There's a newer centre further along the same road at Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre, B14 6ER, so check the postcode on your booking before you set off.
How can I get an earlier test at Kings Heath?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp when we find one. You only pay once we've found you a test.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Kings Heath?
Yes. Short notice dates come up when somebody drops out. We'll call you as well as messaging so you can decide straight away.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
Yes. Only one test can be booked in your name at a time, so cancel your current one before signing up.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.