Bradford (Heaton) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Bradford (Heaton) Test Centre

    The Bradford (Heaton) Driving Test Centre is situated at 15 Farfield Street, Heaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 5AS. This location places it within a diverse urban environment, offering a comprehensive testing experience. Test routes from Bradford (Heaton) typically incorporate a variety of road conditions, from bustling town roads to quieter residential areas. Learners should expect to navigate complex junctions, roundabouts, and areas with varying speed limits, assessing their ability to adapt to different traffic scenarios. The test centre's surroundings provide ample opportunity for examiners to assess independent driving skills, including following sat nav instructions and road signs. While specific pass rate data for Bradford (Heaton) is not publicly disclosed, test centres in urban settings often reflect the challenges of driving in busy areas. Success at this centre hinges on strong observational skills, effective hazard perception and confident execution of manoeuvres.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Bradford (Heaton)

    Finding driving test cancellations at Bradford (Heaton) Driving Test Centre can significantly shorten waiting times. Demand for test slots in Bradford is consistently high, making cancellations a valuable opportunity for learners ready to take their test sooner. Monitoring the DVSA website manually for these openings can be time-consuming. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7, alerting you instantly to new cancellation slots specifically at the Bradford (Heaton) centre. This increases your chances of securing an earlier test date without the constant need for personal vigilance.

    Pass rate trend at Bradford (Heaton)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Bradford (Heaton), from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Bradford (Heaton) has improved, moving from 27.1% to 49.5% (up 22.4 percentage points). It peaked at 52.1% in 2023-24 and was lowest at 27.1% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 39.9%. 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 49.5%
    2023-24 52.1%
    2022-23 51.9%
    2021-22 50.3%
    2020-21 49.5%
    2019-20 41.8%
    2018-19 40.1%
    2017-18 41.9%
    2016-17 39.9%
    2015-16 38.9%
    2014-15 39.5%
    2013-14 38.7%
    2012-13 36.9%
    2011-12 31.6%
    2010-11 30.4%
    2009-10 29.5%
    2008-09 29%
    2007-08 27.1%

    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 Bradford (Heaton) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.