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%.

£37
average price
11
driving schools
40
independent instructors
5
test centres

Driving lessons in Basildon

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Value Driving School

Value Driving School

5
From £35/hr

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.

Automatic
20 Littlethorpe, Vange, Basildon SS16 4LHView school
Lacey's Driving School

Lacey's Driving School

5
From £36/hrBlock bookings available

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsTest car available
243 Great Knightleys, Basildon SS15 5EEView school
Earl Drive

Earl Drive

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

£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.

AutomaticIntensive
The Bryn, Basildon SS14 2NBView school
Carters Driving Tuition

Carters Driving Tuition

5
From £36/hr10hrs for £320Save £40

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.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
Basildon SS14 3SPView school
Rapha Driving School

Rapha Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £350Save £50

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.

ManualEveningsWeekends
61 kings road, Basildon SS154AQView school
MNG Driving School

MNG Driving School

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Yew Cl, Laindon, Basildon SS15 4EUView school
Keen Drivers

Keen Drivers

4.9
From £35/hr10hrs for £300Save £50

£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.

ManualTest car available
27 Wash Rd, Basildon SS15 4ENView school
Drive School of Motoring

Drive School of Motoring

4.9
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
171 Curling Tye, Basildon SS14 2PWView school
Hambling Driving School

Hambling Driving School

5

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.

Manual
23 Park Side, Basildon SS13 1NLView school
Darren Lord ADI - Driving Instructor

Darren Lord ADI - Driving Instructor

5

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.

Manual
Orlando Dr, Basildon SS13 1TEView school
1st Wheelz Driving School

1st Wheelz Driving School

5
Manual
28 College, Los Angeles, Basildon SS15 6GSView school

Philip Acquaye-mensah

Paul Alan Jenkins

Dorothy Alison Jones

Female ADI

Simon Blackburn

John Blay Fletcher

Lucian Burghiu

Helen Burns

Female ADI

Christopher Bye

Michelle Carter

Female ADI

Obinna Chukukere

Danielle Clarke

Female ADI

Debbie Crocker

Female ADI

Jack Curtis

Gary Felton

Tariq Ismail Musaji

Andrew James Keeley

Scott James Leadbitter

Andrew James Morris

Martin James Perry

Asim Javed

Price snapshot

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.

Typical
£38
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£35–40
8

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.

50%

Tilbury

5,083 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women49.7%
Men50.9%
Automatic46.0%
49%

Basildon

8,359 tests taken · 5 week wait
Women50.5%
Men48.2%
Automatic45.2%
49%

Brentwood (London)

5,791 tests taken · 4 week wait
Women49.2%
Men48.1%
Automatic46.1%
47%

Southend-on-Sea

7,526 tests taken · 8 week wait
Women47.5%
Men46.6%
Automatic41.0%
46%

Hornchurch (London)

8,694 tests taken · 23 week wait
Women45.2%
Men47.0%
Automatic43.4%

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