Northampton driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Northampton?
- 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: Gladstone Business Centre, Gladstone Road, Northampton NN5 7QA
Northampton's driving test centre is at the Gladstone Business Centre on Gladstone Road, on the west side of the town. Learners come from across Northampton and the villages around it.
13,539 car tests were taken there in a year, making it the 22nd busiest of around 320 centres. Its pass rate is 52.1%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
Wellingborough is the closest other centre, about 9 miles away. You can see how it compares further down.
How long is the wait at Northampton driving test centre?
If you book at Northampton 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. Earlier dates come free as driving test cancellations, when other learners move or cancel theirs, and we watch for them on your behalf. 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 Northampton?
In the latest official figures, 52.1% of driving tests at Northampton were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 50.4%.
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 Northampton
- Tell us what you needPick Northampton and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Northampton, 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 Northampton
Tell us you want Northampton 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.
Already have a test booked? You don't need to cancel it. We can look for an earlier date and move it for you.
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 Northampton
How Northampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | This centre | 52.1% | 24+ weeks |
| Wellingborough | 8.8 miles | 60% | 24+ weeks |
| Kettering | 11.9 miles | 49.1% | 24+ weeks |
| Rugby | 17.7 miles | 51.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Bletchley | 19.4 miles | 51.5% | 24+ weeks |
| Bedford | 20 miles | 53.7% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Northampton test centre
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
No. Keep it, and we'll look for an earlier date to move it to. Your test is only moved if you reply YES.
How long will I be waiting for a test at Northampton?
Northampton is one of the busier centres in the country. Book at Northampton on your own and the first week with a good choice of dates is 24+ weeks away. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up. The test itself may still be some weeks away, but it'll be earlier than booking on your own.
How tough is the test at Northampton?
It's about average. In the latest official figures its pass rate is 52.1%, close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 50.4%.
Whereabouts is the Northampton test centre?
It's at Gladstone Business Centre, Gladstone Road, Northampton. If you're using a sat nav, put in NN5 7QA.
Can I move my Northampton test to a sooner date?
Test dates at Northampton free up all the time, but they get snapped up fast. Pick Northampton and the months you can do, and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp when we find an earlier one. You pay nothing upfront.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.