Driving Lessons in Basildon

With 11 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, Basildon offers substantial choice for learners. Pricing is competitive at £35 to £40 per hour, averaging £37 across schools with listed rates. Female driving instructors are available at 1 school, with 7 independent female driving instructors also serving the area. Test centres nearby present a challenge – Chelmsford records a 44.7% pass rate across over 10,000 tests, while Brentwood performs slightly better at 48.5%.

£37
average price
11
driving schools
40
independent instructors
6
test centres

Driving schools and instructors 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
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

The 36,397 tests across six centres from 2024 to 2025 show relatively consistent performance, with most centres achieving mid to high 40% pass rates. Essex's new town road systems, with their roundabout-heavy layouts and wide dual carriageways, create predictable but sometimes intimidating conditions. Women achieve 43.2% to 48.3% while men range from 46% to 51.5%, with Southend showing the largest gender gap. Basildon's planned road network contrasts sharply with older areas like Chelmsford, where historic street patterns create tighter turns and more complex navigation challenges. Automatic pass rates consistently hover around 40-45% across all centres.

49%

Tilbury

4,185 tests taken
Women47.9%
Men50.1%
Automatic44.4%
49%

Brentwood (London)

5,485 tests taken
Women48.3%
Men48.6%
Automatic44.3%
48%

Hornchurch (London)

6,310 tests taken
Women47.3%
Men49.1%
Automatic45.5%
48%

Southend-on-Sea

4,797 tests taken
Women44.7%
Men51.5%
Automatic40.3%
46%

Basildon

4,862 tests taken
Women44.4%
Men46.5%
Automatic38.6%
45%

Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)

10,758 tests taken
Women43.2%
Men46.0%
Automatic40.2%

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