Driving lessons
Driving lessons in West London
No DVSA car test centre carries the West London name. Learners in West London, Greater London are served by Southall (London) at 44.8% and Greenford (Horsenden Lane) at 41.4% in 2025 to 2026, which sit in the same borough or immediately next to the town. The national average that year was 50.0%.
West London driving test pass rates
The national average car practical pass rate is 50.0% for 2025 to 2026. Here is how the DVSA test centres serving West London compare.
Southall (London)
44.8%
5.2 percentage points below the national average
Greenford (Horsenden Lane)
41.4%
8.6 percentage points below the national average
Southall (London) is the strongest of these centres at 44.8%, 5.2 percentage points below the 50.0% national average. Greenford (Horsenden Lane) is the lowest at 41.4%, 8.6 percentage points below the 50.0% national average. The spread between them is 3.4 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 you book in West London?
DVSA does not name a test centre after West London. The centres listed above sit inside the same borough or immediately next to the town, which is why they are the realistic option for West London learners. The pass rates shown are those centres' genuine DVSA figures for 2025 to 2026, not an estimate for West London.
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 West London
West London is covered by the W 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 West London falls into, and they can sit some way from what an individual instructor or test centre actually does.
If you cannot get a convenient slot locally, the nearest alternatives are in Hayes (Yeading (London), 52.8%) and Hounslow (Isleworth (Fleming Way), 50.4%), on 2025 to 2026 figures. Each is a different set of test routes, so treat a move as a fresh area to learn rather than a shortcut.
Nearby towns with their own pages: Driving lessons in Ealing, Driving lessons in Southall, Driving lessons in Hayes and Driving lessons in Hounslow. You can also browse every location from the driving lessons near me hub.
What driving lessons in West London cost
Passly does not publish an average lesson price for West London, 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 near West London
Driving lessons in West London: FAQs
Which DVSA test centre serves West London?
No centre carries the West London name. West London learners are served by Southall (London) at 44.8% and Greenford (Horsenden Lane) at 41.4%, which sit in the same borough or immediately adjacent.
What is the driving test pass rate in West London?
Pass rates at the centres serving West London ranged from 41.4% at Greenford (Horsenden Lane) to 44.8% at Southall (London) in 2025 to 2026. The national average was 50.0%.
How do West London pass rates compare with the national average?
The Great Britain average for car practical tests was 50.0% in 2025 to 2026. Southall (London) was 5.2 percentage points below the 50.0% national average, and Greenford (Horsenden Lane) was 8.6 percentage points below the 50.0% national average. Pass rates reflect the mix of candidates at a centre as well as its routes.
Where else can West London learners take the driving test?
Nearby centres include Yeading (London) in Hayes at 52.8% and Isleworth (Fleming Way) in Hounslow at 50.4%. Booking further afield means being tested on roads you may not have practised on, so weigh the travel against the familiarity.
How much do driving lessons cost in West London?
Passly does not publish an average lesson price for West London, 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.
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