Durham driving test centre
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- 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: Enna House, Whitfield Court, St Johns Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, Durham DH7 8XL
Durham's driving test centre is at Enna House on the Meadowfield Industrial Estate, about three miles south west of the city. Your booking may well say Meadowfield rather than Durham.
9,451 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the better centres to pass at: 53.2%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
Learners come from Durham, Chester-le-Street, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland and Consett. Sunderland is about 14 miles away and Darlington about 16.
How long is the wait at Durham driving test centre?
If you book at Durham on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 21.6 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 Durham?
In the latest official figures, 53.2% of driving tests at Durham were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 49.6%.
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 Durham
- Tell us what you needPick Durham and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Durham, 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 Durham
Tell us you want Durham 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 Durham
How Durham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | This centre | 53.2% | 21.6 weeks |
| Sunderland | 14.1 miles | 51.1% | 18.4 weeks |
| Gateshead | 14.7 miles | 37.5% | 21.4 weeks |
| Darlington | 16.2 miles | 47.1% | 9.4 weeks |
| Hartlepool | 17 miles | 51% | 15 weeks |
| Gosforth (Newcastle) | 20.4 miles | 48.4% | 23.8 weeks |
Questions about Durham test centre
Where is Durham driving test centre?
Enna House, Whitfield Court, St Johns Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, DH7 8XL. There's a lorry and bus centre on the same estate at DH7 8XQ, so check the postcode before you park.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Durham?
About 21.6 weeks booking on your own. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, often sooner.
Is Durham an easy centre to pass at?
It's one of the better ones. 53.2% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain. The A690 and the city's one way system still catch people out.
How can I get an earlier test at Durham?
Dates free up 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.
Can I get a short notice test at Durham?
Yes. We'll ring you as well as messaging you for a date only days away.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.