Driving Lessons in East London

East London has 20 driving schools offering some of the capital's most affordable rates, with prices from £30 to £40 per hour and an average of just £36. Schools maintain a 4.9-star average rating, with 14 offering automatic driving lessons and 5 having female driving instructors available. Intensive courses are particularly common here, offered by 15 schools. Pass rates at nearby test centres vary considerably: Hither Green achieved 53.1% based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25), while Wanstead recorded 40.4% and Barking (Tanner Street) 37.9%.

£36
average price
20
driving schools
3
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in East London

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Auto Lessons

Auto Lessons

5
From £37.50/hr20hrs for £720Save £30

Instructor Hasib has built a strong reputation with consistent five-star reviews praising his patience, calm teaching style, and knowledge of test routes. Lessons start at £37.50/hour (2-hour sessions at £75), with block deals from £220 for 6 hours up to £720 for 20 hours, plus a 20-hour intensive course at £799 and test car hire at £250.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
44d Myrdle St, London E1 1HLView school
Go Auto

Go Auto

595% pass rate
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £350Save £25

A specialist automatic driving school with a 95% first-time pass rate across 999+ licensed students and 18 years' experience. £70/hour for weekday lessons (9am–5pm) or £75 for evenings and weekends, with a VIP block package at £335 for discounted rates. Free pick-up and drop-off included, plus the option to use the school's car for your test.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Newham Wy, London E16 4EDView school
One Driving School

One Driving School

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

95% of learners recommend this fast-growing school, which has guided thousands through their driving journey. Single lessons start at £38/hour for manual or £39/hour for automatic, with substantial savings on block bookings: 10 hours for £360 (manual) or £370 (automatic), up to 40-hour intensive courses at £1400. Patient, reliable instructors focus on adapting to each learner's pace, whether you're a fast or slow learner.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Harford St, London E1 4SJView school
6S Driving School

6S Driving School

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

A senior East London driving school with experienced instructors achieving strong first-time pass rates through extensive learner engagement. Single lessons from £35 per hour for manual or £36 for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £350 and £360 respectively; test day costs £160 including pre-test tuition and car hire across nine local test centres. Intensive courses available from £250 for 5 lessons up to £1,195 for 40 lessons, plus Pass Plus modules at £200.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
10 Lipton Rd, London E1 0LJView school
Zack Driving School

Zack Driving School

5
From £36/hr10hrs for £330Save £30

Five-star rated school known for patient, tailored instruction that builds real confidence alongside test success. £36/hour or £70 for a 2-hour lesson, with a 10-hour package at £330. Theory support available in Bengali, Italian, and Urdu, plus Pass Plus courses to help reduce insurance costs after passing.

ManualAutomatic
Speaks Bengali, Italian, Urdu
Maud Rd, London E13 0JUView school
Top Driving School

Top Driving School

4.9
From £36/hr20hrs for £720

Automatic lessons only, with flexible pricing from £36/hour on 20-hour blocks down to £40/hour for 2-hour lessons. Intensive courses available at £250 for 5 hours or £450 for 10 hours, plus £5/hour surcharge for evenings and weekends. Friendly, professional instruction for all levels from beginners to Pass Plus.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Boyd building, 12 Shackleton Wy, London E16 2GXView school
East London's Finest Driving School

East London's Finest Driving School

4.9
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

4.9/5 rating from 400+ reviews with over 500 manual students taught and a high first-time pass rate. Manual lessons from £35/hour (£33/hour in 10-hour blocks at £330), automatic from £36/hour (£34/hour in 10-hour blocks at £340), and intensive courses from £529 for 10 hours up to £1,929 for 50 hours. Test car hire available from £170 depending on test centre, plus Pass Plus courses at £260.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
31 White Horse Ln, London E1 3NEView school
BOOK2PASS

BOOK2PASS

4.9
From £40/hr4hrs for £140Save £20

No hidden charges for evenings, weekends, bank holidays, automatic lessons, or refresher sessions; all are priced at the same fixed rate. Pay as you go from £40/hour (2-hour lessons at £80) or choose intensive courses ranging from 15 hours at £570 to 45 hours at £1,650, with flexible scheduling that lets you spread lessons across your preferred days. Test car hire available for £150.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Basque, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Khmer, Korean, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Myanmar (Burmese), Nepali, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Scottish Gaelic, Serbian, Sinhala, Slovak, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh
Ben Jonson Rd, London E1 4SAView school
Flex Driving School

Flex Driving School

4.9
From £35/hr10hrs for £335Save £15

Established in 2005, Flex has grown into one of the largest independent driving schools in the area, with male and female instructors trained to build confidence in busy city driving. At £35/hour or £335 for a 10-hour block (saving £15), they offer motorway lessons, nervous driver support, and mock test simulation in modern dual-controlled cars less than 4 years old. Pass Plus courses are also available at £260.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Crofton Rd, London E13 8QTView school
Infodrive School of Motoring

Infodrive School of Motoring

4.2
From £30/hr10hrs for £299Save £1

One of London's fastest-growing independent driving schools, teaching over 300 students weekly with over 200 customer reviews. £30/hour for 5 lessons or £29.90/hour for a 10-lesson block, plus free theory test training and test car hire available. High first-time pass rates backed by experienced instructors who know local test routes and centres inside out.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
The Apex, Upper Rd, London E13 0DHView school
AAA Driving School

AAA Driving School

590% pass rate
10hrs for £340

Over 90% first-time pass rate backed by 20+ years of experience and deep knowledge of local test routes. £70 per 2-hour manual lesson or £340 for a 10-hour block; automatic lessons at £75 for 2 hours or £370 for 10 hours. Test car hire from £120, with fast-track booking to skip DVSA waiting lists.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
24 Watney Mkt, London E1 2PRView school
Franklin the Driving School

Franklin the Driving School

5
Block bookings available

15 years' experience with an exceptionally high pass rate and deep knowledge of local test centres. Patient, lighthearted teaching style that helps nervous learners feel comfortable and confident. Block bookings and intensive courses available for those with tight timelines.

ManualIntensive
Alie St, London E1 8PXView school
First Time Pass

First Time Pass

5

Ten years of specialised automatic driving instruction with many students passing on their first attempt. Competitive pricing across East London with instructors familiar with local test centre routes, plus female instructor options available for learners seeking additional comfort and confidence.

AutomaticFemale Instructors
3 Candle St, London E1 4RRView school
Abbies Driving School

Abbies Driving School

4.9
Block bookings available

Over 25 years' experience teaching thousands of learners across East London. Block booking discounts available, with a walk-in centre at 2A Balaam Street for easy access to lessons and payments.

Manual
2A Balaam St, London E13 8AQView school
East London School of Motoring

East London School of Motoring

4.9
10hrs for £247.50

All instructors are blue-badge qualified with no trainees, and the school charges £24.75 per 45-minute lesson (10 lessons for £247.50). Multiple five-star reviews highlight instructor Khan's patient, professional approach and first-time pass results at local test centres. Pass Plus courses are also available from registered instructors.

Manual
Summerston house, 51 Starboard Way, Canning E16 2PEView school
LIDT

LIDT

4.9

Founded in 2003, LIDT specialises in intensive driving courses designed to get learners test-ready in weeks rather than months, with 1000+ five-star reviews backing their approach. Courses range from 15 to 45 hours depending on experience, include test booking and test-day car hire with a 2-hour warm-up lesson, and are taught by their network of 100+ local instructors. They've pioneered teaching in Tesla Model 3s and developed the UK's #1 learner driver app to track progress against all 27 DVSA driving skills.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
355 Commercial Rd, Stepney Green, London E1 2PSView school
Zen Zone Driving School

Zen Zone Driving School

4.8
Block bookings available

Zen Zone offers block bookings, intensive courses, and theory test packages with gift card options available for flexible purchasing. The school operates in and around Colchester with both manual and automatic lessons, plus student deals to help keep costs down.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
3rd Floor, 86 - 90 Paul St, London EC2A 4NEView school
Docklands Driving School

Docklands Driving School

4.7

Established in East London with instructors boasting over 20 years of training experience and a proven track record of first-time passes. They offer manual, automatic, and prestige car lessons alongside beginner, refresher, and intensive courses, with customer reviews consistently praising patient, professional instruction that identifies and addresses individual weaknesses.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Docklands Driving School, 85 Myrdle St, London E1 1HQView school
Girls Driving School

Girls Driving School

4
3hrs for £120

Female instructors specialising in learner drivers across East London, with a focus on building confidence behind the wheel. New, easy-to-handle cars and theory revision support included. First-time offer: 3 manual lessons for £120, plus block booking discounts and student rates available.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
Suite F47, WaterFront Studios Business Centre, 1 Dock Rd, London E16 1AHView school
Pco Academy

Pco Academy

5
Manual
25 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1DUView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in East London?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£37
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£30–35
1
£35–40
9

Based on prices from 10 driving schools in East London.

Intensive courses in East London

Want to pass fast?

15 East London schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

East London Test Centres and Pass Rates

The three centres serving East London handled 18,625 tests with a 43.8% pass rate from 2024 to 2025, though this masks significant variation from Barking's tough 37.9% up to Hither Green's more encouraging 53.1%. East London's industrial heritage means plenty of confusing road layouts around the old docks, plus busy sections of the A11 and challenging parking in narrow Victorian streets around Bethnal Green and Bow. Women achieved 34.4% to 49.2% across the centres, men reached 40% to 56.3%, and automatic drivers saw results ranging from 35.3% to 51.8% depending on their chosen location.

53%

ZHither Green (London)

2,756 tests taken
Women49.2%
Men56.3%
Automatic51.8%
40%

Wanstead (London)

8,370 tests taken
Women37.3%
Men42.2%
Automatic38.8%
38%

Barking (Tanner Street)

7,499 tests taken
Women34.4%
Men40.0%
Automatic35.3%

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