Redditch driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Redditch?
- 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: Elm Road, Redditch, Worcestershire B97 6HJ
Redditch's driving test centre is on Elm Road, on the Batchley side of the town. The B postcode makes people think Birmingham, but the town is in Worcestershire. Learners come from Redditch, Studley, Alvechurch, Astwood Bank and Bromsgrove.
It's a smaller centre, with 4,483 car tests taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 51.4%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
Kings Heath and Shirley in Birmingham are each about 8 to 10 miles away if you're willing to travel. You can see how they compare further down.
How long is the wait at Redditch driving test centre?
If you book at Redditch on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 20 weeks away. That's shorter than at most test centres, where it's around 23.4 weeks.
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 Redditch?
In the latest official figures, 51.4% of driving tests at Redditch were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 46.7%.
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 Redditch
- Tell us what you needPick Redditch and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Redditch, 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 Redditch
Tell us you want Redditch 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 Redditch
How Redditch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch | This centre | 51.4% | 20 weeks |
| Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 7.2 miles | 46.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Birmingham (Cocks Moors) | 7.9 miles | 53.5% | 18.8 weeks |
| Birmingham (Shirley) | 8.5 miles | 56.6% | 24+ weeks |
| Birmingham (South Yardley) | 11.6 miles | 42.8% | 23.8 weeks |
| Worcester | 11.8 miles | 51.9% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Redditch test centre
Where is Redditch driving test centre?
Elm Road, Redditch, B97 6HJ. It's in the Batchley area on the north west side of the town.
How can I get an earlier test at Redditch?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Give us the months you can manage and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as one comes up.
How long is the wait at Redditch?
About 20 weeks booking on your own, though people here tend to wait less than that between booking and sitting the test. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is it worth booking a Birmingham centre instead?
Some learners do, since Kings Heath and Shirley are only 8 to 10 miles away, but they're busier and the routes are heavier. Tell us if you can travel and we'll look at more than one for you.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
Yes. You can only have one test booked at a time, so cancel the one you have before signing up with us.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.