Chingford (London) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Greater London.

    About Chingford (London) Test Centre

    Chingford Driving Test Centre is located in northeast London, serving a busy urban area within Greater London. The centre is situated at Doric House, Old Northway, Chingford, E4 8PS. Test routes from Chingford typically incorporate a diverse range of road conditions. Learners can expect to navigate through residential streets, often featuring parked cars and varied speed limits, alongside busier main roads with complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts. The presence of urban infrastructure means candidates should prepare for scenarios such as pedestrian crossings, bus lanes, and potential heavy traffic. The test area demands proficiency in dealing with both built-up environments and occasionally faster-flowing suburban roads. While specific pass rate data for individual centres fluctuates, candidates in Greater London generally encounter a challenging testing environment. Therefore, thorough preparation across all aspects of the Highway Code and advanced driving techniques is recommended for those taking their test at Chingford.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Chingford (London)

    Finding driving test cancellations at Chingford (London) can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical test slots here. If you are looking to secure an earlier test date at Chingford, a cancellation finding service can be highly beneficial. Find Me A Driving Test continuously scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 for new cancellations that become available. This constant monitoring increases your chances of finding and booking a last-minute test at Chingford, helping you avoid extended delays and potentially get on the road sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Chingford (London)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Chingford (London), from 2013-14 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Chingford (London) has remained broadly stable, moving from 37.4% to 36.5% (down 0.9 percentage points). It peaked at 40.6% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 35.4% in 2017-18, with a long-run average of 37.5%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 36.5%
    2023-24 36.1%
    2022-23 40.3%
    2021-22 40.6%
    2020-21 39.1%
    2019-20 38.5%
    2018-19 37.8%
    2017-18 35.4%
    2016-17 36.1%
    2015-16 35.9%
    2014-15 36.7%
    2013-14 37.4%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Chingford (London) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.