Our Hampstead 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 Hampstead
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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…
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…
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…
Jo
If you learn with Jo, you'll get a patient, professional instructor who's been teaching since 2015. He's DVSA approved and focuses on building your c…
Asif
Hi, I'm Asif. I run New Turn Driving School in Harrow, offering manual and automatic lessons with a calm, professional approach. I'm a fully qualifie…
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…
David
Hi, I'm David Brown. I've been a driving instructor in Edgware and North London for over 30 years now, and I still love helping people learn to drive…
Fernon
Fern is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Walthamstow. He runs Fern Driving School and has been fully qualified and approved by t…
Paul
Paul Drackett runs Dracks School of Motoring and has been teaching people to drive for 32 years. He is an independent, DSA registered Approved Drivin…
Pearce
Pearce is an experienced DSA-approved driving instructor in London and runs Vandev Driving School. He teaches across central and south-west London, i…
Andreas
Andreas Eliades is an experienced driving instructor with a strong background in the chauffeuring business, where he worked with all kinds of people …
Roy
Roy is a calm, experienced driving instructor based in North West London. He's been teaching for over 20 years and has helped hundreds of learners ge…
Learning to Drive in Hampstead
Learning to drive in Hampstead blends quiet residential streets with busy commuter routes. You will practise on lanes around Hampstead High Street, Rosslyn Hill and near the Heath, and also on Finchley Road when you head towards central London. Lessons often mix narrow, parked roads and short steep climbs, so you gain confidence in clutch control and hill starts. Local character is relaxed but traffic can build up at South End Green during peak hours.
Nearest Test Centre: London (Hendon)
London (Hendon) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.6 miles from Hampstead, a short drive via Finchley Road. Expect a standard weekday test schedule and urban routes that mimic local driving conditions. The centre's pass rate is 43.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), so book practice sessions on similar suburban and arterial roads beforehand. Tests per year at Hendon are 276, which gives a sense of local demand.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Hendon’s pass rate is 43.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Hendon pass at 46.1% and female candidates at 41.5% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Wood Green has a notably lower pass rate at 34.2% and Hendon (London) shows 44.4% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). This suggests local tests can be tougher than the national picture, so targeted preparation helps.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets like Flask Walk and around the Heath to build confidence before tackling Finchley Road. Practice hill starts on Rosslyn Hill, then join busier stretches to learn lane discipline and filter traffic. Watch for parked cars on narrow roads, and be ready for frequent pedestrian crossings near South End Green. When approaching roundabouts on Finchley Road junctions, check all lanes and signal early to avoid surprises.
Choosing an Instructor in Hampstead
There are 28 instructors operating in Hampstead, so you can compare availability and teaching styles. Look for an ADI with local knowledge of Rosslyn Hill and Finchley Road, and ask about pass rates and mock test routes. Expect prices around the local average of £39 per hour, though experience and automatic lessons can push costs higher. Choose someone who adapts lessons to both narrow residential streets and busier arterial roads.
Lesson Costs in Hampstead
Average lesson price in Hampstead is about £39 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type, and whether lessons are at peak times or include intensive course packages.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional driving licence before booking lessons, and then prepare for the theory and hazard perception tests. Book lessons with an ADI who knows local test routes and work towards a practical test at Hendon. Once you feel ready, book your practical at the nearest centre and use mock tests to build confidence on local junctions and hills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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