Driving lessons
Driving lessons in Lewisham
There is no DVSA car test centre in Lewisham. Learners here book the practical test at centres in neighbouring towns, including Bromley (London) in Bromley at 52.9%, Sidcup (London) in South East London at 58.7% and West Wickham (London) in South East London at 51.6% in 2025 to 2026, against a national average of 50.0%. Lewisham sits in Greater London, in the London region of England, and covers the SE postcode area.
Pass rates at the test centres near Lewisham
DVSA does not run a car test centre in Lewisham, so the figures below are for the centres in the nearest towns in our data. The national average for 2025 to 2026 is 50.0%.
Bromley (London)
In Bromley
52.9%
2.9 percentage points above the national average
Sidcup (London)
58.7%
8.7 percentage points above the national average
West Wickham (London)
51.6%
1.6 percentage points above the national average
Sidcup (London) is the strongest of these centres at 58.7%, 8.7 percentage points above the 50.0% national average. West Wickham (London) is the lowest at 51.6%, 1.6 percentage points above the 50.0% national average. The spread between them is 7.1 percentage points.
Source: DVSA Driving test statistics (DRT), table DRT122A / DRT121A, GOV.UK, published 25 June 2026, data to March 2026.
Which test centre should Lewisham learners book?
Because Lewisham has no centre of its own, the decision is mostly about travel. The centres above range from 51.6% to 58.7%, a spread of 7.1 percentage points. Book the one your instructor teaches around most often, and check the journey time at the hour your test is booked for rather than off-peak.
A centre's pass rate reflects the candidates who book there as much as the roads around it, so treat it as context rather than a prediction. Sitting the test on roads you have actually practised on is usually worth more than a point or two on a headline figure.
Learning to drive in Lewisham
Lewisham is covered by the SE postcode area and is reported in the London region of England in national statistics. That is worth knowing when you read published figures: regional averages for lesson prices and pass rates are the bucket Lewisham falls into, and they can sit some way from what an individual instructor or test centre actually does.
Nearby towns with their own pages: Driving lessons in Greenwich, Driving lessons in Bromley, Driving lessons in South East London and Driving lessons in Brixton. You can also browse every location from the driving lessons near me hub.
What driving lessons in Lewisham cost
Passly does not publish an average lesson price for Lewisham, because rates are set by each instructor and we have no verified local sample. As a benchmark, UK lessons typically run £30 to £40 an hour, and £38 to £48 an hour across London. The full course is the bigger number: roughly 45 hours of tuition plus the £34 provisional licence, £23 theory test and £62 practical test fees.
Block bookings, automatic against manual, and how much private practice you get all move that total. Our guide to how much driving lessons cost breaks the figures down by region and explains what changes them. Always ask an instructor for their own rate rather than relying on a published average.
Guides for learner drivers
Driving test pass rates explained
How DVSA pass rates are calculated and how much weight to give them when you pick a test centre.
Read the guideHow much do driving lessons cost?
Typical hourly rates by region, the full cost of learning to drive, and ways to spend less.
See the costsHow to choose a driving instructor
What to ask before you book, how to check an instructor is DVSA registered, and when to switch.
Read the guideDriving lessons in Lewisham: FAQs
Is there a driving test centre in Lewisham?
No. There is no DVSA car test centre in Lewisham, so learners book at centres in neighbouring towns. None in Lewisham itself. The nearest centres in our data are Bromley (London) in Bromley at 52.9%, Sidcup (London) in South East London at 58.7% and West Wickham (London) in South East London at 51.6%.
What is the driving test pass rate in Lewisham?
Pass rates at the centres nearest Lewisham ranged from 51.6% at West Wickham (London) to 58.7% at Sidcup (London) in 2025 to 2026. The national average was 50.0%.
How do Lewisham pass rates compare with the national average?
The Great Britain average for car practical tests was 50.0% in 2025 to 2026. Sidcup (London) was 8.7 percentage points above the 50.0% national average, and West Wickham (London) was 1.6 percentage points above the 50.0% national average. Pass rates reflect the mix of candidates at a centre as well as its routes.
Where else can Lewisham learners take the driving test?
Every option is out of town. The nearest in our data are Bromley (London) in Bromley at 52.9%, Sidcup (London) in South East London at 58.7% and West Wickham (London) in South East London at 51.6%. Choose on travel time and on where your instructor normally teaches.
How much do driving lessons cost in Lewisham?
Passly does not publish an average lesson price for Lewisham, because rates are set by each instructor and we have no verified local sample. As a benchmark, UK lessons typically run £30 to £40 an hour, and £38 to £48 an hour across London. A full course also includes the £34 provisional licence, £23 theory test and £62 practical test fees. Ask any instructor for their own rate.
Which year do these pass rates cover?
All figures are DVSA car practical test pass rates for the 2025 to 2026 financial year, taken from table DRT122A by test centre and DRT121A for the national average, published on 25 June 2026 with data to March 2026.
Teaching learners in Lewisham?
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