Driving Lessons in Edgware
Edgware's 11 driving schools have achieved a perfect 5-star average rating, with 40 independent driving instructors also serving the area. Lessons average £40 per hour, ranging from £35 to £45, and nine schools offer automatic driving lessons. Four schools offer female driving instructors, and there are 5 independent female driving instructors available. The nearby Mill Hill test centre has a 51.1% pass rate, the highest among surrounding centres, followed by Barnet (49.9%) and Hendon (49.5%).
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Top driving schools in Edgware by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Vali's Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Edgware.
Yas Driving School Mill Hill
Highest-rated manual driving school in Edgware.
Yas Driving School Mill Hill
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Edgware.
Yas Driving School Mill Hill
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Edgware.
Driving schools and instructors in Edgware
Yas Driving School Mill Hill
83 Google reviews with consistent praise for patient, professional instruction and first-time passes. £45/hour for single lessons, or £390 for a 10-hour block. Intensive courses available at £775 for 5-hour sessions, with specialist knowledge of test routes across the area.
Move Driving School
Specialising exclusively in automatic driving lessons, most instructors are ex-bus drivers with extensive practical experience on test routes. £38/hour or £370 for 10 lessons, with intensive courses from £572 (10 lessons for experienced drivers) to £1,127 (25 lessons for beginners), plus test car hire at £150 including a 1-hour lesson.
Top Gear Driving School
3-time AA Driving Instructor of the Year with a 90% first-time pass rate, nearly double the national average. David Brown brings over 30 years of experience and has helped more than 2,300 students pass their tests. Manual lessons at £42/hour or automatic at £45/hour, with block deals from £200 for 5 hours up to £1,100 for 30 hours, plus test car use included at no extra charge.
Smart School of Motoring
17 years' driving experience with Red Instructor College training, offering patient instruction for nervous drivers and booster sessions on junctions, roundabouts, and manoeuvres. £38/hour for individual lessons or £375 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses from £450 for 10 hours. Pass Plus courses also available at £300 for 6 hours.
Vali's Driving School
£35/hour with 24/7 availability and flexible scheduling to suit your pace. Instructors focus on a relaxed, friendly approach—particularly good with nervous learners—and offer theory test advice alongside practical tuition.
KK Driving School Edgware
Grade A instructor and former DVSA driving examiner with over 10 years' experience. Weekday lessons from £37/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £340 and 20-hour blocks at £700; weekend intensive courses available at £800 for 20 hours. Test car hire includes a pre-test lesson and use of the vehicle for £150.
Pamir Driving School
£45/hour or £375 for 10 hours, with generous savings on larger blocks up to 30 hours. Beginner-focused instruction tailored to individual learning pace, with test car hire available for £160 including pre-test pickup. Pass Plus courses also available to build confidence on the road after passing.
Mill Hill School of Motoring
Flexible pricing from £40/hour for single lessons or £375 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £75 if you want faster progress. Semi-intensive and one-week intensive courses available, all including test fees and local knowledge of the Mill Hill test centre. Both manual and automatic training vehicles on offer, with personalised lessons designed around your pace.
Maihan Driving School
A female-only driving school specializing in automatic lessons, with instructors fluent in Dari, English, Urdu, Hindi, and Pashto. Clients consistently praise the patient, supportive teaching style, with multiple first-time pass testimonials. Pass Plus courses available to help new drivers reduce insurance costs.
Fairpass Driving School
Known for a very high first-time pass rate, Fairpass focuses on building learner confidence through calm, supportive 1-1 instruction tailored to individual needs. Flexible scheduling accommodates daytime weekday and weekend lessons, with automatic driving lessons available across multiple postcodes.
Block booking
Best block deals in Edgware
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £160.
How much do driving lessons cost in Edgware?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 8 driving schools in Edgware.
Intensive courses in Edgware
Want to pass fast?
7 Edgware schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Edgware Test Centres and Pass Rates
Men consistently outperformed women across Edgware's four centres, achieving 49.1% to 55.1% compared to 43.3% to 52.7% for women, with 37,814 tests producing a 49.3% average from 2024 to 2025. Mill Hill topped the group at 51.1%, helped by its quieter suburban roads around Totteridge, while Borehamwood struggled more at 46.8% with its busier A1 corridors and Elstree's challenging road network. The North West London routes involve navigating the notorious Hanger Lane gyratory and busy stretches around Edgware tube station. Automatic learners achieved steady results between 44.8% and 50.8% across all four locations.
Mill Hill (London)
8,688 tests takenBarnet (London)
9,720 tests takenHendon (London)
11,608 tests takenBorehamwood (London)
7,798 tests takenGreenford (Horsenden Lane)
7,106 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill (London) | 49.1% | 52.6% | 50.8% | 51.1% | 8,688 |
| Barnet (London) | 48.0% | 51.2% | 48.6% | 49.9% | 9,720 |
| Hendon (London) | 47.0% | 51.5% | 49.1% | 49.5% | 11,608 |
| Borehamwood (London) | 43.3% | 49.1% | 44.8% | 46.8% | 7,798 |
| Greenford (Horsenden Lane) | 35.8% | 43.6% | 37.7% | 40.5% | 7,106 |