Driving Lessons in Welling
Welling has three driving schools with a 3.9-star average rating, one offering automatic driving lessons and one providing intensive courses. None currently list pricing information, and no independent driving instructors are registered in the immediate area. Nearby Sidcup test centre achieves an impressive 59% pass rate, while Belvedere sits significantly lower at 38.3% and Erith records 49.3%.
Driving Schools in Welling
3 schools
Ersan's Driving School
Single-instructor school offering automatic driving lessons, fast track intensive courses, and Pass Plus training across the area. Lessons tailored to individual needs with a focus on building confidence from beginner to test-ready.Single-instructor school offering automatic driving lessons, fast track intensive courses, and Pass Plus training across the area. Lessons tailored to...
Intensive Courses in Welling
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Welling Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 12 nearby test centres
96,194 tests were taken between 2024 and 2025 across eleven centres in the Welling area, with Sidcup achieving an outstanding 59% pass rate while Belvedere managed only 38.3%. The region spans from suburban Kent with its roundabouts and dual carriageways to challenging East London areas including the busy A13 corridor and complex residential networks. Areas like Bromley offer more forgiving suburban driving, while locations like Barking present urban challenges with tight streets and heavy traffic. Men and women showed similar performance levels, typically within 2-4 percentage points of each other across most centres. Automatic drivers found their best conditions at Sidcup (55.9%) and struggled more in challenging areas like Belvedere (37.2%) and Barking (35.3%).
Sidcup (London)
12,809 tests takenZHither Green (London)
2,756 tests takenBromley (London)
10,868 tests takenWest Wickham (London)
11,147 tests takenErith (London)
4,921 tests takenTilbury
4,185 tests takenMitcham (London)
13,825 tests takenHornchurch (London)
6,310 tests takenGoodmayes (London)
21,961 tests takenWanstead (London)
8,370 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup (London) | 58.1% | 59.7% | 56.0% | 59.0% | 12,809 |
| ZHither Green (London) | 49.2% | 56.3% | 51.8% | 53.1% | 2,756 |
| Bromley (London) | 48.0% | 55.2% | 49.1% | 51.7% | 10,868 |
| West Wickham (London) | 51.1% | 50.7% | 48.3% | 50.9% | 11,147 |
| Erith (London) | 49.0% | 49.5% | 47.7% | 49.3% | 4,921 |
| Tilbury | 47.9% | 50.1% | 44.4% | 49.1% | 4,185 |
| Mitcham (London) | 47.1% | 50.3% | 47.8% | 48.9% | 13,825 |
| Hornchurch (London) | 47.3% | 49.1% | 45.5% | 48.3% | 6,310 |
| Goodmayes (London) | 39.1% | 47.7% | 41.5% | 43.7% | 21,961 |
| Wanstead (London) | 37.3% | 42.2% | 38.8% | 40.4% | 8,370 |