Driving Lessons in Basildon

With 11 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, Basildon offers plenty of choice at an average £37 per hour from schools. Seven independent driving instructors are female, and one school offers female driving instructors. The local test centre sits at a 49.1% pass rate, slightly ahead of nearby Hornchurch at 46.3% and Brentwood at 48.5%.

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

Driving lessons in Basildon

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Danielle Clarke

Manual

From £38/hr
Female ADI
Value Driving School

Value Driving School

Automatic

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.

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

Lacey's Driving School

Manual

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.

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

Earl Drive

Automatic

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.

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

Carters Driving Tuition

Manual

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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Basildon SS14 3SPView school
Rapha Driving School

Rapha Driving School

Manual

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.

EveningsWeekends
61 kings road, Basildon SS154AQView school
MNG Driving School

MNG Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Keen Drivers

Manual

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.

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

Drive School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Hambling Driving School

Manual

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.

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

Darren Lord ADI - Driving Instructor

Manual

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.

Orlando Dr, Basildon SS13 1TEView school

Colin Smith

Manual

From £39/hr

Katarzyna Skuolis

Manual

Female ADI
1st Wheelz Driving School

1st Wheelz Driving School

Manual

5
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

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

There's not much between the centres around Basildon, which makes the wait matter more. Tilbury has the highest pass rate at 50%, level with the national pass rate, and Basildon is close behind at 49%. Even the lowest, Hornchurch at 46% and Southend-on-Sea at 47%, aren't far below average. Basildon also has the shortest typical wait, about a month, while Hornchurch's is about 5 months. Brentwood has the best automatic pass rate, at 46%. Learning locally and testing at Basildon looks like the sensible choice.

50%

Tilbury

5,083 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate53.5%
Automatic pass rate46.0%
49%

Basildon

8,359 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate51.1%
Automatic pass rate45.2%
49%

Brentwood (London)

5,791 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate49.8%
Automatic pass rate46.1%
47%

Southend-on-Sea

7,526 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate49.5%
Automatic pass rate41.0%
46%

Hornchurch (London)

8,694 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate48.3%
Automatic pass rate43.4%

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