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Driving Instructors in Leicester
Leicester sits at the junction of several major A-roads, and its test routes take in the busy A47 and A6 corridors alongside quieter residential areas in Oadby, Wigston, and Beaumont Leys. The city's compact size means learners experience both urban and suburban driving within short distances. Leicester's diverse population also means a wide choice of instructors who can teach in multiple languages.
Average lesson price
£28–33/hr
Test centres nearby
2
Learning to drive in Leicester: the local numbers
Official DVSA figures for the test centres serving Leicester and the LE postcode area, so you know exactly what you're working with before you book your first lesson.
Nearest centre pass rate
37.7%
Leicester (Cannock Street), 3.1 miles
Typical test wait
6.4 weeks
Leicester (Cannock Street), July 2026
National median wait
11.1 weeks
Great Britain, July 2026
Approved instructors
851
LE postcode area, 2025
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate 2024-25 | Typical wait (July 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester (Cannock Street) | 3.1 mi | 37.7% | 6.4 weeks |
| Leicester (Wigston) | 3.7 mi | 43.9% | 7.1 weeks |
| Loughborough | 10.3 mi | 43.7% | 23 weeks |
According to DVSA figures, Leicester (Wigston) has the highest pass rate near Leicester at 43.9%, against a national average of 48.7%. Booking-to-test waits at centres near Leicester currently run 6.4–23 weeks, compared with a Great Britain median of 11.1 weeks (July 2026).
Sources: DVSA car driving test statistics — pass rates 2024-25, waiting times July 2026, ADI register 2025. Compare every UK centre in our driving test waiting times tracker and test centre pass rates tool.
Driving test centres near Leicester
Your instructor will help you choose the test centre whose routes best match your experience. These are the DVSA practical test centres serving the Leicester area.
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