Theory test centre in Chelmsford

Chelmsford Theory Test Centre

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Suite 4, Second Floor, Saxon House, 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1HT
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At a glance

Chelmsford theory test pass rate

Latest published theory test pass rate: 47.9% from 22,482 tests in 2025-26.

Overall theory pass rate
47.9%
2025-26 · 22,482 tests
Tests conducted
22,482
2025-26
Tests passed
10,760
2025-26
Selected results
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DVSA published candidate breakdown

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Chelmsford Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Chelmsford Test Centre
Suite 4, Second Floor, Saxon House, 27 Duke Street
Chelmsford
CM1 1HT
Location checked
24 August 2026
Statistics period
Theory: 2025-26
Data imported
13 August 2026

Chelmsford theory test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Chelmsford.

Results

How learners performed

These figures describe groups of tests in published DVSA tables. They do not estimate your personal chance of passing or prove that a centre is easier.

Overall pass rate
47.9%
Tests conducted
22,482
Results shown
All candidates

How this pass rate compares

Overall theory pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

47.9%
Great Britain rank

64th of 192

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate.

Compared with Great Britain

3.1 points above

The Great Britain comparison rate is 44.8%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Southwark

29.7 miles away · 52% from 68,847 tests

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A higher past rate does not mean this centre is easier or has appointments available now.

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Published history

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Test centres near Chelmsford

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Overall latest pass rate (2025-26)

Chelmsford (this centre)Southend on SeaIlfordColchesterHertfordChathamBethnal Green

The charts only include centres with figures from the same period as Chelmsford. Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

Ilford Test Centre

Ilford, IG1 2FS

About 21.1 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
40.2%
2025-26 · 92,249 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
View Ilford

Colchester Test Centre

Colchester, CO4 3ZL

About 22.5 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
45.1%
2025-26 · 15,487 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
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Hertford Test Centre

Hertford, SG13 7LA

About 23.5 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
46.6%
2025-26 · 25,517 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
View Hertford

Chatham Test Centre

Chatham, ME4 4EP

About 24.5 miles straight-line · theory tests

Overall result
44.1%
2025-26 · 32,955 tests
Median wait
Not published
Period unavailable · historical
View Chatham

Questions about Chelmsford Test Centre

Where is Chelmsford Test Centre?
Chelmsford Test Centre is at Suite 4, Second Floor, Saxon House, 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1HT. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Chelmsford Test Centre?
Theory: 47.9% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Chelmsford Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?
No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.
Which tests are available at Chelmsford Test Centre?
This location is listed for theory tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.