Driving Lessons in Essex
- £37
- average price
- 132
- driving schools
- 339
- independent instructors
- 5
- test centres
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Driving lessons in Essex
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Bell Driving School
Established in 1995 with over 30 years' experience, Bell Driving School has helped thousands of learners pass their test, with 98% of pupils recommending them. Most instructors have worked with the school for over a decade, offering structured lessons tailored to individual needs. Intensive courses run from a few days to two weeks, alongside weekly lessons and refresher tuition for all ages.
GDL Driving School
Over 90% first-time pass rate with a patient, relaxed teaching approach that avoids the pressure and shouting found elsewhere. Local instructor keeps prices competitive while covering practical test routes and varied road types from quiet streets to dual carriageways. Intensive courses available for those needing to pass quickly, with flexible booking from 8am–5pm weekdays plus selected evenings and Sunday mornings.
Pass Harlow Automatic Driving School
Specialises in supporting anxious learners and those with learning difficulties, with a calm, patient approach tailored to individual needs. Flexible pay-as-you-go automatic lessons at £60 for 1.5 hours (off-peak weekdays) or £80 (peak weekends), plus subscription packages from £45 per 1.5-hour lesson with added benefits. Group lessons, intensive courses, and self-teaching kits also available.
Fleet And Corporate Training Limited
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FlowingStars Limited
Trained hundreds of successful drivers with experienced instructors offering beginner lessons, refresher courses, and intensive driving courses. Customized lessons with local pick-up and drop-off, weekday and weekend availability, and dual control vehicle hire for test day use.
Blessed School of Motoring
Jahera Abbasi
Barry Abbott
Philip Acquaye-mensah
Ama Adae-bosompra
David Adams
Roland Agboton
Saleh Ahmed
Masum Ahmed
Fanindhar Aitha
Abu Akanda
Abul Aktar
John Alan Hounsome
Paul Alan Jenkins
Roger Alan Outridge
David Alexander Mackie
Elvis Alimehmetaj
Dorothy Alison Jones
Mohammed Amir Saeed
Md Anisur Rahman
Deborah Ann Bull
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How much do driving lessons cost in Essex?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 65 driving schools in Essex.
Intensive courses in Essex
Want to pass fast?
55 Essex schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Essex Test Centres and Pass Rates
Five test centres cover Essex where 35,453 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026. Tilbury achieves a pass rate of 50.4% with a 7 week wait, while Basildon sits at 49.1% with just 5 weeks and Brentwood at 48.5% with the shortest wait of 4 weeks. Hornchurch is toughest at 46.3% and slowest at 23 weeks, handling 8,694 tests with women at 45.2% and men at 47%. The roads around Southend involve the seafront with tourist traffic in season, multi-lane roundabouts near the A127, and tight turns through Westcliff's Victorian streets where that centre manages 47%. Automatic rates range from 41% at Southend to 46.1% at Brentwood. If speed matters, Brentwood or Basildon will get you tested fastest.
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 |