Chingford LondonDriving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Routes
In 2025/26, DVSA examiners at Chingford (London) conducted 13,120 car practical tests and 5,234 candidates passed: a 39.9% pass rate, -10.1 points against the Great Britain average of 50.0%. That ranks 259 of 267 centres and 23 of 24 in London.
Practise Chingford London routes in the app
Driving Routes UK guides you round 16 practice routes near Chingford London with spoken directions, so you can drive the local roundabouts, junctions and speed changes before test day.
Chingford London pass rate in 2025/26
Pass rate trend at Chingford London
From 2021/22 to 2025/26 the pass rate fell from 40.6% to 39.9% (-0.7 points). Test volumes changed too, from 12,203 to 13,120 tests a year.
| Year (Apr–Mar) | Tests | Passes | Chingford London | GB average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 12,203 | 4,954 | 40.6% | 48.9% |
| 2022/23 | 13,973 | 5,625 | 40.3% | 48.4% |
| 2023/24 | 15,601 | 5,633 | 36.1% | 47.9% |
| 2024/25 | 13,235 | 4,825 | 36.5% | 48.7% |
| 2025/26 | 13,120 | 5,234 | 39.9% | 50.0% |
Month by month, 2025/26
The strongest month was August 2025 (43.3% from 672 tests) and the weakest was March 2026 (36.8%). Monthly rates move with small samples, so treat single months with caution.
Test centres near Chingford London
Distances are straight-line from the centre location. Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26. The closest with a noticeably higher rate is Wanstead (4 km, 44.4%).
What the test at Chingford London involves
- About 40 minutes of driving, starting with an eyesight check and a “tell me” question.
- Around 20 minutes of independent driving, usually following a sat nav set by the examiner.
- One reversing manoeuvre: parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right and reverse two car lengths.
- A “show me” question while you drive, and possibly an emergency stop.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pass rate at Chingford London driving test centre?
- DVSA figures for 2025/26 show 5,234 passes from 13,120 car practical tests at Chingford (London), a pass rate of 39.9%, below the Great Britain average of 50.0% for the same year.
- How many people pass first time at Chingford London?
- 2,185 of 5,824 first attempts passed in 2025/26 (37.5%). 57 learners passed their first test with zero driving faults.
- Is there an easier test centre near Chingford London?
- The nearest centre with a noticeably higher pass rate is Wanstead, about 4 km away, at 44.4% in 2025/26. Pass rates reflect who tests there as much as the roads, so practise the routes where you will actually take your test.
- How many practice routes are there for Chingford London?
- The Driving Routes UK app has 16 practice route patterns around Chingford London. They are compiled practice routes, not official DVSA routes; examiners change routes for traffic and roadworks.
Pass rates: DVSA, car driving test data by test centre (DRT122A/C/E, April 2025 to March 2026, published June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice routes are compiled by Driving Routes UK and are not official DVSA routes. Examiners vary routes for traffic and roadworks.