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Two Ball Lonnen, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9RS
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Tyne And Wear Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 5 nearby test centres
The region's three centres show Gateshead struggling at just 37.4% compared to Sunderland and Blythe both around 47%, across 23,686 tests from 2024 to 2025. The Northeast's mix of industrial areas, steep hills around Newcastle, and busy coastal routes creates varied challenges. Women achieved 37.6% to 49.7% depending on location, while men managed 37.2% to 47.8%. Automatic drivers found rates between 31% and 37.6% - notably low figures that likely reflect the area's demanding gradients and urban complexity.
50%
Durham
8,228 tests takenWomen49.5%
Men49.7%
Automatic45.3%
48%
Gosforth
10,234 tests takenWomen47.3%
Men47.6%
Automatic45.7%
47%
Blyth
6,493 tests takenWomen49.7%
Men45.3%
Automatic35.9%
47%
Sunderland
9,084 tests takenWomen46.4%
Men47.8%
Automatic37.6%
37%
Gateshead
8,109 tests takenWomen37.6%
Men37.2%
Automatic31.0%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 49.5% | 49.7% | 45.3% | 49.6% | 8,228 |
| Gosforth | 47.3% | 47.6% | 45.7% | 47.5% | 10,234 |
| Blyth | 49.7% | 45.3% | 35.9% | 47.2% | 6,493 |
| Sunderland | 46.4% | 47.8% | 37.6% | 47.1% | 9,084 |
| Gateshead | 37.6% | 37.2% | 31.0% | 37.4% | 8,109 |