--- title: "Southend-on-Sea Driving Test Centre | 47.5% Pass Rate" description: "Southend-on-Sea driving test centre in Essex — 47.5% pass rate, address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Essex", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/essex" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Southend-on-Sea" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Southend-on-Sea Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/essex/southend-on-sea", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "The Tickfield Centre, Tickfield Industrial Estate, Tickfield Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex", "postalCode": "SS2 6LL", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 51.5726, "longitude": 0.6848 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How soon can I rebook if I fail?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you fail your driving test, you must wait at least 10 working days before you can take another one. This waiting period allows you time to practice and improve on the areas identified as needing work by your examiner." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I change my test to this centre after booking?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, you can change your driving test centre after booking, provided there are available slots at Southend-on-Sea. You will need your driving licence number and your theory test pass certificate number to make this change via the DVSA website." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the test routes like at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Test routes from Southend-on-Sea Driving Test Centre often include a mix of urban roads, residential streets, and main arterial routes. You can expect to encounter various traffic conditions, junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings, assessing your ability to adapt to different scenarios." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What identification do I need to bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You must bring your provisional driving licence with you to your test. If you have an old-style paper licence, you must also bring a valid passport for photographic identification. Without the correct identification, your test will be cancelled and you will lose your fee." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "As the Southend-on-Sea Driving Test Centre is located within the Eastgate Centre, candidates should anticipate using public car parks in the vicinity. 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[Home](/) 2. [Test Centres](/test-centres) 3. [Essex](/test-centres/essex) 4. Southend-on-Sea # Southend-on-Sea Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Essex. ## Quick facts - The Tickfield Centre, Tickfield Industrial Estate, Tickfield Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6LL - Pass rate: **47.5%** (2024-25) - County: **Essex** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.5726&mlon=0.6848#map=15/51.5726/0.6848) ## About Southend-on-Sea Test Centre The Southend-on-Sea Driving Test Centre is situated in the vibrant coastal town of Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Located at Eastgate House, Eastgate Centre, Tylers Avenue, SS1 2BE, the centre is easily accessible for candidates throughout the region. Test routes from this centre typically incorporate a diverse range of road conditions, reflecting the varied environment of Southend-on-Sea. Learners can expect to navigate busy urban areas, quieter residential streets, and potentially some faster dual carriageway sections, such as parts of the A127 or A13, which are common within the local test area. The routes are designed to assess a driver's ability to handle various traffic scenarios and road layouts, including roundabouts, junctions, and pedestrian crossings. With a mix of urban and suburban driving challenges, candidates will need to demonstrate strong observational skills and hazard perception. This variety ensures a comprehensive evaluation of a driver's readiness for independent driving. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Southend-on-Sea Finding driving test cancellations at Southend-on-Sea can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for available test slots. Find Me A Driving Test constantly scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new cancellations specifically at the Southend-on-Sea Driving Test Centre. Our service aims to help you secure an earlier test date, reducing the wait time. By monitoring real-time availability, we can alert you to last-minute openings. This increases your chances of booking a test sooner, allowing you to take your practical examination without unnecessary delays. [Get cancellation alerts for Southend-on-Sea](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Southend-on-Sea ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Southend-on-Sea, from 2012-13 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2012-13 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Southend-on-Sea has improved, moving from 40% to 48.1% (up 8.1 percentage points). It peaked at 55.8% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 40% in 2012-13, with a long-run average of 46.6%. 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 48.1% 2023-24 48.6% 2022-23 51.1% 2021-22 53.7% 2020-21 55.8% 2019-20 47.6% 2018-19 45.6% 2017-18 43.9% 2016-17 42.7% 2015-16 42.4% 2014-15 43.8% 2013-14 42.6% 2012-13 40% ## Frequently asked questions ### How soon can I rebook if I fail? ### Can I change my test to this centre after booking? ### What are the test routes like at this centre? ### What identification do I need to bring? ### Are there parking facilities at this test centre? ### What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Southend-on-Sea** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Basildon 13.6 km away ](/test-centres/uk/basildon) - [ Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 23.3 km away ](/test-centres/uk/chelmsford-hanbury-road) - [ Tilbury 25.8 km away ](/test-centres/essex/tilbury) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. Site [Home](/)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us) Resources [Learner Driver Centre](/learner-driver-centre)[Theory Test](/book-a-theory-test)[Theory Mock Test](/theory-test)[UK Test Centres](/test-centres)[My Account](/login)[Register](/signup) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Refund Policy](/refund-policy)[Cancellation Policy](/cancellation-policy) © 2026 Driving Test Cancellations. All rights reserved.