Southend-on-Sea driving test centre
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Test centre address: The Tickfield Centre, Tickfield Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6LL
Southend's driving test centre is at the Tickfield Centre on Tickfield Avenue, just north of the town centre. It's the only test centre in Southend, covering learners in Westcliff, Leigh-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay, Shoeburyness, Southchurch and Rochford.
7,526 car tests were taken there in a year, and its pass rate is 47%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Basildon is about 10 miles away and Tilbury about 16. Both are listed further down the page.
How long is the wait at Southend-on-Sea driving test centre?
If you book at Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?
In the latest official figures, 47% of driving tests at Southend-on-Sea were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 48.1%.
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 Southend-on-Sea
- Tell us what you needPick Southend-on-Sea and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Southend-on-Sea, 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 Southend-on-Sea
Tell us you want Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea
How Southend-on-Sea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | This centre | 47% | 24+ weeks |
| Basildon | 9.9 miles | 49.1% | 24+ weeks |
| Gillingham (Kent) | 13.8 miles | 56.4% | 23.8 weeks |
| Tilbury | 16.4 miles | 50.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Chelmsford | 18.1 miles | 55.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Brentwood | 18.2 miles | 48.5% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Southend-on-Sea test centre
How long is the wait for a driving test at Southend-on-Sea?
Booking on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. Through us, an earlier date usually appears within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Southend-on-Sea a hard test centre to pass at?
In the latest official figures 47% of car tests there were passes, below the 50% across Great Britain. Seafront and town traffic can be heavy, especially in summer.
Where is Southend-on-Sea driving test centre?
The Tickfield Centre, Tickfield Avenue, SS2 6LL. Parking on site is limited, so allow a few extra minutes. Tests moved here from Prittlewell Chase a long time ago, though some websites still list the old address.
How can I get an earlier test at Southend-on-Sea?
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 when one comes up.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Southend-on-Sea?
Yes, short notice dates do come free here. We'll ring you as well as sending an SMS and WhatsApp, since a date days away needs an answer quickly.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
Yes. Only one test can be held in your name, so cancel your current booking first, then sign up with us.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.