Our Battersea instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Some instructors covering Battersea
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Junaid
Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…
Ali
Ali is a Grade A Driving Instructor in West London with a great reputation and a strong pass rate. Loads of his pupils pass first time and often ment…
Asif
Asif Zamir runs 1Driving.co.uk Driving School and has over 12 years of experience. He is a former DVSA driving examiner, so he knows exactly what exa…
Mark
Mark has been teaching people to drive for over 30 years with Bell Driving School, across north London and the Northern Home Counties. He teaches bot…
Mitesh
Mitesh is a DVSA-approved driving instructor who really puts his students first. He knows everyone learns differently, so he adapts his lessons to su…
Aram
Aram is a friendly, reliable driving instructor who runs Aram Driving School in East London. He's DVSA qualified and offers both manual and automatic…
Balv
Balv is a fully qualified ADI, registered with the DVSA, and the instructor behind JD Driving School in West London. He qualified in February 1991 an…
Jaggy
Hi, I'm Jaggy. I run JK Driving School in London, and I've been teaching people to drive automatic cars here for a while now. I focus on giving you c…
Dharmesh
Dharmesh has been a driving instructor for over 10 years and is DSA approved, so you know you're in safe hands. He's helped loads of learners pass th…
Vipin
Hi, I'm Vipin Chakrapani. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor and the founder of Drive Confident Driving School. I've been teaching manual and aut…
Janan
Hi, I'm Janan. I run Janan Driving School, teaching people to drive around Wood Green and Tottenham in North London. I'm an experienced female instru…
Bina
Bina is a brilliant driving instructor at Want Driving Lessons in London, with an impressive 92% pass rate. She is calm, kind and easy to get along w…
Learning to Drive in Battersea
Learning to drive in Battersea means practising in a busy inner-London setting with riverside roads and lots of short trips. You'll spend time on Queenstown Road, Lavender Hill and around Clapham Junction, so expect heavy traffic and frequent junctions. The area has a mix of quiet residential streets and busier arterial routes near Battersea Power Station and Battersea Bridge. Lessons here build close-control skills and confidence in tight, urban spaces.
Nearest Test Centre: Mitcham (London)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Mitcham (London), about 4.8 miles from Battersea, with a mix of suburban and town centre test routes. Mitcham runs around 10,973 tests a year, so booking can take time and you should plan ahead. The centre's pass rate is 45.4%, which is shown in official DVSA figures, so expect a realistic pass rate on test day. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Mitcham's pass rate is 45.4%, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, based on DVSA data for 2024-2025. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male learners at Mitcham achieve around 49.6% while female learners achieve about 41.3%, according to the same DVSA period. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby centres include London (Mitcham) at 51% and London (Morden) at 50.2%, which may offer alternate booking options. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons early or late to avoid the worst of rush hour around Battersea Bridge and Chelsea Bridge. Practice lane discipline on Queenstown Road and watch bus lanes on Lavender Hill and Battersea Park Road. Expect heavy cyclist and pedestrian activity near Battersea Park, so slow down and check mirrors often. Work on roundabout technique for major junctions near Clapham Junction and the approach to Battersea Power Station roundabout. Get comfortable with narrow residential streets and parking on Old York Road and nearby estates.
Choosing an Instructor in Battersea
There are about 25 instructors covering Battersea, so check who knows local test routes and busy junctions. Expect to pay around £38 per hour on average, and ask about block-booking discounts and availability for evenings or weekends. Pick an instructor who offers clear feedback and mock tests at Mitcham or nearby centres. Make sure they are DVSA approved and willing to take you on local road types you find challenging.
Lesson Costs in Battersea
Average lesson cost in Battersea is around 38 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type, time of day and whether you buy single lessons or blocks. Evening and weekend slots can be more limited and sometimes cost a little more.
Getting Started
First apply for a provisional driving licence online or by post before booking lessons. Study for and book your theory and hazard perception tests, then start lessons with an instructor who knows Battersea roads. Arrange mock tests and a practical test at Mitcham or a nearby centre when your instructor and you agree you are ready. After passing the practical test you'll exchange your provisional for a full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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