Driving Lessons in Basildon
Basildon has 11 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with schools charging £35 to £40 per hour (averaging £37 across 8 schools with listed rates). All schools achieve excellent 5-star ratings, 4 offer automatic driving lessons, and 1 offers female driving instructors, while there are 7 independent female driving instructors available. Local test centres cluster around the high 40s for pass rates, with Tilbury slightly ahead at 50.4%.
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Driving lessons in Basildon
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Showing 1–11 of 11 driving schools, plus every independent instructor in Basildon.
Value Driving School
Steve's friendly, confidence-focused approach has earned him five-star reviews, including a first-time pass with just 2 minors on automatic lessons. Lessons start from £35 per hour, making this an affordable option for learners across the area.
Lacey's Driving School
Independent instructor specializing in nervous learners, offering a calm, one-to-one approach where lessons are kept enjoyable rather than stressful. Daytime lessons at £36/hour, evenings £38/hour, and Saturdays £42/hour, with two-hour lessons available and mock tests to build confidence before your test. You'll take your practical test in the same car you trained in.
Earl Drive
£38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses ranging from 20 to 50 hours (£800–£2,000). All intensive courses include full mock tests on actual local driving test routes and begin with a professional assessment to create a tailored training plan.
Carters Driving Tuition
Manual lessons from £36/hour or 10 hours for £320 with Michelle Carter, a fully qualified ADI with over 10 years' experience teaching in Basildon, Pitsea, Corringham, Stanford Le Hope and Canvey Island. Female instructor offering tailored lessons, theory support, intensive test preparation, and motorway training for provisional licence holders.
Rapha Driving School
Patient instructor with years of experience teaching learners of all backgrounds and abilities, from complete beginners to test-ready drivers. Lessons are 2-hour minimum sessions at £40/hour, with block deals starting at £350 for 10 hours (Starter package) up to £1,320 for 40 hours (Test Ready package). Early morning, daytime, and evening slots available throughout the week.
MNG Driving School
Intensive course specialists offering packages from 8 to 50 hours, with a 2-hour assessment lesson at £90 to determine the right fit for your needs. Standard lessons are £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour introductory block, with motorway and Pass Plus courses also available. Operating 7 days a week across Essex and East London, they focus on automatic driving lessons and refresher courses for returning drivers.
Keen Drivers
£35/hour or £300 for your first 10 hours, plus £75 to use the school's Mini for your test including a pre-test lesson. Grade A instructor with 10 years' experience helping hundreds of students pass, offering Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.
Drive School of Motoring
Owner Colin has run this school for over 20 years with a commitment to quality that sets it apart: all instructors train through the school's own 80-hour academy before teaching students, and every lesson follows a structured Accelerated Learning System designed to cut learning time and costs. £35/hour for manual (minimum 2 hours at £70) or £36/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £340 (manual) or £350 (automatic). If you're not satisfied with your instructor's approach, friendliness, patience, or tuition quality, the school refunds your lesson fee.
Hambling Driving School
No specific pricing, credentials, or lesson details are available on this website. Contact them directly to discuss lesson rates, instructor qualifications, and whether they offer automatic or manual lessons in your area.
Darren Lord ADI - Driving Instructor
ADI instructor covering Wickford, Basildon, Billericay, Brentwood and surrounding Essex areas. Fully qualified with Pass Plus registration and Motability instructor credentials, though specific pricing and lesson types aren't detailed on the Facebook page.
Philip Acquaye-mensah
Paul Alan Jenkins
Dorothy Alison Jones
Simon Blackburn
John Blay Fletcher
Lucian Burghiu
Helen Burns
Christopher Bye
Michelle Carter
Obinna Chukukere
Danielle Clarke
Debbie Crocker
Jack Curtis
Gary Felton
Tariq Ismail Musaji
Andrew James Keeley
Scott James Leadbitter
Andrew James Morris
Martin James Perry
Asim Javed
Block booking
Best block deals in Basildon
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £50.
How much do driving lessons cost in Basildon?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 8 driving schools in Basildon.
Intensive courses in Basildon
Want to pass fast?
3 Basildon schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Basildon Test Centres and Pass Rates
Across the Basildon area's five centres, 35,453 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026 with pass rates averaging 48.3%. Brentwood has the shortest wait at just 4 weeks with a 48.5% pass rate, while Hornchurch stretches to 23 weeks despite only 46.3%. The roads around Hornchurch include the busy A127 corridor and congested residential areas where tight parking makes maneuvering difficult. Tilbury recorded 50.4% with women at 49.7% and men at 50.9%, and a 7 week wait. Basildon itself sits at 49.1% with 8,359 tests and a 5 week wait, while Southend-on-Sea manages 47% with 8 weeks. Automatic pass rates hover between 41% and 46% across all centres.
Tilbury
5,083 tests taken · 7 week waitBasildon
8,359 tests taken · 5 week waitBrentwood (London)
5,791 tests taken · 4 week waitSouthend-on-Sea
7,526 tests taken · 8 week waitHornchurch (London)
8,694 tests taken · 23 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury | 49.7% | 50.9% | 46.0% | 50.4% | 5,083 | 7 weeks |
| Basildon | 50.5% | 48.2% | 45.2% | 49.1% | 8,359 | 5 weeks |
| Brentwood (London) | 49.2% | 48.1% | 46.1% | 48.5% | 5,791 | 4 weeks |
| Southend-on-Sea | 47.5% | 46.6% | 41.0% | 47.0% | 7,526 | 8 weeks |
| Hornchurch (London) | 45.2% | 47.0% | 43.4% | 46.3% | 8,694 | 23 weeks |