Practical driving test centres in North East
Compare 11 current practical driving test centres in North East by address, latest official DVSA pass rate, number of tests and published waiting time. Missing figures are shown as unavailable.
Compare test centres in North East
For Jul 2026, the middle value from 11 published centre waiting times is 14.3 weeks. We leave out older figures and values that DVSA did not publish. This is past data, not live appointment availability.
Published pass-rate ranking in North East
Rates are ranked highest to lowest for 2025-26. Centres with the same rate share a rank. Older or missing results are left out. This compares past results for groups of learners, not test difficulty.
| Rank | Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Published median wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alnwick | 55.5% | 1,282 | 14.7 weeks |
| 2 | Berwick-On-Tweed | 53.9% | 666 | 20.3 weeks |
| 3 | Durham | 53.2% | 9,451 | 15.7 weeks |
| 4 | Hexham | 53% | 1,388 | 16.9 weeks |
| 5 | Sunderland | 51.1% | 10,436 | 8.9 weeks |
| 6 | Hartlepool | 51% | 5,847 | 13.4 weeks |
| 7 | Blyth | 50.9% | 6,973 | 13.5 weeks |
| 8 | Gosforth | 48.4% | 10,531 | 16.3 weeks |
| 9 | Middlesbrough | 47.7% | 8,854 | 14.3 weeks |
| 10 | Darlington | 47.1% | 12,183 | 8.9 weeks |
| 11 | Gateshead | 37.5% | 9,512 | 7.1 weeks |
Alnwick
Alnwick, NE66 1JX
Pass rate: 55.5%Median wait: 14.7 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Berwick-On-Tweed
Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2UY
Pass rate: 53.9%Median wait: 20.3 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Blyth
Blyth, NE24 3BA
Pass rate: 50.9%Median wait: 13.5 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Darlington
Darlington, DL1 4PW
Pass rate: 47.1%Median wait: 8.9 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Durham
Meadowfield, DH7 8XL
Pass rate: 53.2%Median wait: 15.7 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Gateshead
Gateshead, NE11 9HU
Pass rate: 37.5%Median wait: 7.1 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Gosforth
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5HB
Pass rate: 48.4%Median wait: 16.3 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Hartlepool
Hartlepool, TS25 1TZ
Pass rate: 51%Median wait: 13.4 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Hexham
Hexham, NE46 3EW
Pass rate: 53%Median wait: 16.9 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, TS3 8TE
Pass rate: 47.7%Median wait: 14.3 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Sunderland
Sunderland, SR5 3JJ
Pass rate: 51.1%Median wait: 8.9 weeks
Waiting-time month: Jul 2026
Questions about driving test centres in North East
- How many practical driving test centres are in North East?
- This page lists 11 current practical driving test locations in North East with matched official DVSA data.
- What is the average driving test pass rate in North East?
- Across 11 centre results for 2025-26, the combined pass rate is 48.4%. We calculated this by dividing all passes by all tests. It does not measure test difficulty.
- Are the waiting times for North East live?
- No. Waiting-time figures are historical DVSA statistics, not live appointments. Follow the official booking link on an individual centre page to check current availability.
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