Driving Lessons in Walthamstow

Walthamstow's 14 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors provide plenty of choice at competitive prices, with schools charging £34 to £40 per hour and averaging just £37. Schools maintain a 4.9-star average rating, and 10 offer automatic driving lessons while 3 have female driving instructors on staff. Among the independent driving instructors, 6 are female driving instructors. Local test centres vary: Tottenham achieved 47.9%, Wood Green 46.8%, Wanstead 40.4%, and Chingford recorded the lowest rate at 36.5%.

£37
average price
14
driving schools
40
independent instructors
4
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Walthamstow

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AZ School of Motoring

AZ School of Motoring

5
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

AZ School of Motoring has helped over 74 students pass their driving tests in East London, with instructors who focus on building confidence through personalised tuition. Automatic lessons start from £35/hour with block booking discounts available, plus intensive courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses on offer. All instruction takes place in regularly maintained Toyota Yaris cars with dual controls.

AutomaticIntensive
75 Roberts Rd, London E17 4LPView school
TDSM Driving School

TDSM Driving School

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £425

Established in 2003, TDSM is run by Ryan, a Grade A instructor with over two decades of experience helping hundreds of local learners pass their tests. Lessons start from £37.50 per hour for beginners, or £425 for a 10-hour block, with semi-intensive courses at £50/hour and refresher lessons available. The school uses personal progress trackers to monitor development and tailors teaching pace to each learner's individual needs.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
38A Browns Rd, London E17 4RWView school
Always Driving

Always Driving

587.5% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Chris brings 11+ years of professional instruction with an exceptional 87.5% first-time pass rate and over 150 consecutive passes. His methodical, patient approach specializes in manual transmission instruction, building complete vehicle control and confidence from the ground up. At £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, new students can claim the first 2 hours for £70 with block booking, plus a £160 test day package including car hire and pre-test lesson.

ManualTest car available
Priory Ct, London E17 5LXView school
Passway Drive School of Motoring

Passway Drive School of Motoring

590% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

A 90% first-time pass rate school with expert knowledge of local test centres across East London, North London, and Essex. Lessons start at £40/hour for 2-hour sessions (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), with a 10-hour automatic block at £370, or intensive 30-hour courses at £1,500 to learn in three weeks. Test day car hire costs £220 including a 2-hour lesson.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
633 Forest Rd, London E17 4NEView school
London Driving Academy

London Driving Academy

5
From £37/hr10hrs for £365Save £5

London Driving Academy offers flexible scheduling with early morning, late evening, and weekend lessons to fit busy lifestyles. Block booking packages start from under £33 per hour (10 hours for £345), with intensive courses including test car hire for local test centres, plus Pass Plus courses available. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £70 per hour (minimum 2 hours) or choose from packages ranging from 7 to 60 hours with driving test booking services included.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
8 Ascham End London E175EB East, London E10 6EQView school
Suhel's Driving School

Suhel's Driving School

595% pass rate
From £34/hr10hrs for £340

95% first-time pass rate with 15+ years' experience and 1000+ successful learners. £34/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block (save £40), plus a complete test package with pre-test warm-up lesson and door-to-door service on test day. Specializes in nervous learners and those struggling with roundabouts or motorway driving, with reviews consistently praising the instructor's patient, structured approach.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
London E17 3TJView school
Exceptional Driving School

Exceptional Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Competitive rates starting at £40/hour with flexible scheduling to fit busy lifestyles. Block bookings of 10 hours cost £380, while intensive courses run £750 for 20 hours or £975 for 30 hours, with test car hire available for £200 including a 2-hour lesson. Testimonials highlight patient, tailored instruction for absolute beginners through test-ready learners, plus Pass Plus and motorway tuition on offer.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
183 Wood St, London E17 3NUView school
A Plus Driving School

A Plus Driving School

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

One-to-one lessons with both male and female instructors at £35/hour, or £350 for a 10-hour block. Known for building confidence in nervous learners with a high pass rate and strong customer testimonials praising the supportive teaching approach.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
14 Union Rd, London E17 8DFView school
K Driving School

K Driving School

4.9
From £34/hr10hrs for £370

A London institution for over 20 years with consistently strong Google reviews praising patient, supportive instruction. Two-hour lessons start at £34 (joining offer) or £43 (standard rate), with 10-hour blocks at £370 or £410, plus test day vehicle hire at £189 including pre-test coaching. Beyond core lessons, they offer Pass Plus courses, motorway training, mock exams with official DVSA feedback, and refresher lessons for returning drivers.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
152 Forest Rd, London E17 6JQView school
Driving College

Driving College

4.8
From £35/hr10hrs for £325Save £25

Grade A instructors with competitive pricing starting at £30 for your first lesson, then £35 per hour for manual or automatic, with a special offer of £290 for the first 10 hours. Intensive courses range from 20 to 30 hours (£650–£975), and test car hire costs £200 including a 2-hour lesson. Pass Plus courses also available at £300.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
7 Epsom Rd, London E10 6ESView school
Yellow School of Motoring

Yellow School of Motoring

4.3
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Established in 2004, this family-run East London institution has spent over two decades helping hundreds of learners pass their test with patient, no-nonsense instruction. £35/hour for single lessons or £330 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses starting from £210 for 3 days of two-hour daily sessions focused on test-centre routes.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
672 Lea Bridge Rd, London E10 6APView school
High Performance Driving School

High Performance Driving School

5
10hrs for £400

Intensive courses are a standout here, requiring just two to three weeks of commitment with one month's notice to accelerate your path to a licence. Two-hour lessons at £82 each, or save with block deals: £400 for 10 hours or £780 for 20 hours. Operating since 2011, they focus on building confidence through a relaxed, friendly approach across beginners, refresher, and accelerated programmes.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
Oakhurst Court, Woodford New Rd, London E17 3PTView school
JSD Driving School

JSD Driving School

5

Known for turning nervous and anxious drivers into confident road users with personalized instruction tailored to individual learning styles. Dual-control vehicles and experienced instructors provide a welcoming environment for beginners and those needing extra support. Contact for pricing details on manual, automatic, and intensive courses.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
138A Hoe St, London E17 4QRView school
DSL Tuition Driving School

DSL Tuition Driving School

5
Manual
Copeland Rd, London E17 9DBView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Walthamstow?

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
2
£35–40
9

Based on prices from 11 driving schools in Walthamstow.

Intensive courses in Walthamstow

Want to pass fast?

11 Walthamstow schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Walthamstow Test Centres and Pass Rates

Women in the Walthamstow area achieved pass rates ranging from 34% to 45.4%, while men scored between 38% and 49.6% across the region's demanding road network. The challenging urban environment around these 4 centres shows in the overall statistics, with Chingford posting the lowest pass rate at 36.5% due to its narrow residential streets and tricky parking scenarios. Tottenham offers the best chance at 47.9%, helped by wider roads and clearer junction layouts. Automatic drivers saw rates between 34.6% and 46%, with 44,580 total tests taken from 2024 to 2025.

48%

Tottenham

12,178 tests taken
Women45.4%
Men49.6%
Automatic46.0%
47%

Wood Green (London)

10,797 tests taken
Women43.1%
Men49.3%
Automatic43.7%
40%

Wanstead (London)

8,370 tests taken
Women37.3%
Men42.2%
Automatic38.8%
37%

Chingford (London)

13,235 tests taken
Women34.0%
Men38.0%
Automatic34.6%

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