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Bootle Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 6 nearby test centres
Wallasey significantly outperforms the other centres at 49.6%, while St Helens managed 40.2% and Speke struggled with 38.6% across 18,038 tests. Liverpool's industrial heritage creates challenging conditions around Speke with airport traffic and dock approaches, while St Helens faces similar issues with its glass-making industrial base and busy A-road connections. Automatic drivers achieved 39.3% at Wallasey, 32.1% at St Helens, and 34.3% at Speke. Women scored 50.7%, 41.9%, and 39.8% respectively, with men achieving 48.5%, 39.0%, and 37.6% from 2024 to 2025.
50%
Upton
10,893 tests takenWomen52.5%
Men48.4%
Automatic44.3%
50%
Wallasey
1,276 tests takenWomen50.7%
Men48.5%
Automatic39.3%
40%
St Helens (Liverpool)
9,776 tests takenWomen41.9%
Men39.0%
Automatic32.1%
40%
Widnes
5,673 tests takenWomen38.3%
Men41.6%
Automatic37.2%
39%
Norris Green (Liverpool)
13,265 tests takenWomen40.0%
Men37.6%
Automatic34.9%
39%
Speke (Liverpool)
6,986 tests takenWomen39.8%
Men37.6%
Automatic34.3%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton | 52.5% | 48.4% | 44.3% | 50.0% | 10,893 |
| Wallasey | 50.7% | 48.5% | 39.3% | 49.6% | 1,276 |
| St Helens (Liverpool) | 41.9% | 39.0% | 32.1% | 40.2% | 9,776 |
| Widnes | 38.3% | 41.6% | 37.2% | 40.1% | 5,673 |
| Norris Green (Liverpool) | 40.0% | 37.6% | 34.9% | 38.7% | 13,265 |
| Speke (Liverpool) | 39.8% | 37.6% | 34.3% | 38.6% | 6,986 |