Blyth driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Blyth?
- 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: Unit 3 Sextant House, Freehold Street, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 2BA
Blyth's driving test centre is at Sextant House on Freehold Street. Learners come from Blyth, Bedlington, Ashington, Morpeth, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay and parts of Cramlington.
6,973 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 50.9%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
Gosforth, in Newcastle, is the nearest other centre, about 7 miles away. Gateshead is about 13.
How long is the wait at Blyth driving test centre?
If you book at Blyth on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 23.8 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.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Blyth?
In the latest official figures, 50.9% of driving tests at Blyth were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 47.2%.
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 Blyth
- Tell us what you needPick Blyth and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Blyth, 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 Blyth
Tell us you want Blyth 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 Blyth
How Blyth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth | This centre | 50.9% | 23.8 weeks |
| Gosforth (Newcastle) | 7.2 miles | 48.4% | 23.8 weeks |
| Gateshead | 13.2 miles | 37.5% | 21.4 weeks |
| Sunderland | 14.6 miles | 51.1% | 18.4 weeks |
| Alnwick | 21.2 miles | 55.5% | 20 weeks |
| Hexham | 26.2 miles | 53% | 18.2 weeks |
Questions about Blyth test centre
What postcode should I use for Blyth test centre?
Use NE24 2BA for Freehold Street. Your booking may show NE24 3BA, which takes a sat nav to Ridley Avenue, a short walk away.
How long is the wait at Blyth?
About 23.8 weeks booking on your own. With us, an earlier date usually comes along within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Could I test at Gosforth instead?
If you can get there. It's about 7 miles away, and if you tell us you'll take either we'll watch both.
How can I get an earlier test at Blyth?
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 as soon as we find one. Nothing to pay upfront.
Can I get a last minute test at Blyth?
Yes. When somebody drops out days before, we'll ring you as well as messaging you.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.