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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£51/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Upton (3.3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
45.0%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Heswall. Prices range from £40.00 to £80.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 38 reviews.

12
Instructors
£51/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
38 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Heswall driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Heswall 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.
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Derek Gillespie
7 mi

Derek

Liverpool
5.0
22 reviews
Automatic 60 min Weekends
Cupra Born

Derek Gillespie is an Approved Driving Instructor with over 22 years of experience helping people learn to drive. He is a member of the Driving Instr…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Dan
6.4 mi

Dan

Holywell
5.0
5 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Dan is an experienced, patient and reliable Approved Driving Instructor based in Holywell, North Wales. He mainly teaches in manual cars and has a hi…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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Ian
9.1 mi

Ian

Flintshire
5.0
4 reviews
Manual 60 min

Ian is a highly recommended driving instructor based in Flintshire, offering driving lessons and courses to new and nervous drivers. He's patient, fr…

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£50 /hour
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Paul Roach
7 mi

Paul

Liverpool
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Paul Roach is the friendly founder of Evolution Driving School in Liverpool. He's been teaching people to drive for 20 years, and he's built up a tea…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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Ian
3.1 mi

Ian

Wirral
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Ian is a fully qualified, highly experienced Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with AFB Driving School in the Wirral. He has a strong record of first…

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HM
7 mi

Harriet

Liverpool
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Harriet Miller. I'm a driving instructor based in Liverpool, and I've been teaching people to drive here for a good few years now. I know loo…

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W
3.1 mi

Wendy

Wirral
Automatic 50 min Evenings + Weekends

Wendy is a friendly, very experienced driving instructor with 26 years of teaching behind her. She runs the small family-run Eastway Driving School o…

Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
£40 /hour
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Helen Powell
3.1 mi

Helen

Wirral
Manual 50 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Fiesta

Hi, I'm Helen Powell. I'm a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor based on the Wirral, and I've been trained to the highest standards by Chris …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£68 /hour
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Stuart Appleby
4.8 mi

Stuart

Wirral
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Stuart Appleby is a DVSA qualified, Grade A independent driving instructor based on the Wirral. He is a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists…

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Dave Walmsley
7 mi

Dave

Liverpool
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Renault Captur Dynamique

Dave Walmsley is an A grade driving instructor with over 18 years of teaching experience in Liverpool and Merseyside. He keeps things relaxed and fri…

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Tenny
7 mi

Tenny

Liverpool
Manual 60 min

Tenny's got over 400 students passed in Liverpool, and he's known for keeping things calm and clear. As an Approved Driving Instructor, he makes sure…

Refresher Motorway
£40 /hour
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Edgar
7 mi

Edgar

Liverpool
Manual & Auto 100 min Evenings + Weekends
Kia, VW Niro, GOLF

Edgar's helped over 400 students get their licences in Liverpool. He's known for being calm, patient, and really good at explaining things, especiall…

Nervous Drivers
£80 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Heswall

Heswall sits on the Wirral in the North West and feels like a large village with a busy high street and leafy residential roads. Local driving mixes quiet side-streets with commuter routes such as the A540 and Irby Road. You'll get a lot of short, practical lessons here that build town-centre skills and A-road confidence. Driving around Heswall often means dealing with parked cars, narrow lanes and short hills.

Nearest Test Centre: Upton

The nearest DVSA test centre is Upton, about 3.3 miles from Heswall. Expect standard practical tests using local roads and some A-road sections around the A540 and approaches into Upton. The centre runs a steady number of tests each year, so book early if you want a preferred date. Tests will include town driving and likely a few junctions on busier connecting roads.

45.0%
Overall Pass Rate
47.3%
Male Pass Rate
42.9%
Female Pass Rate
3.3 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Upton test centre has a pass rate of 45%, which is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Upton pass at 47.3% while female candidates pass at 42.9%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Wallasey posts a 44.7% pass rate and Liverpool (Garston) posts 48.9%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Local pass rates vary by route and time of day, so practice both quiet residential manoeuvres and busier A-road driving.

Local Driving Tips

Practice hill starts around Heswall Hill and sections of Telegraph Road where gradients can surprise you. Spend time on the A540 to get used to speed changes and lane discipline before your test. Work on reversing and bay parking in the High Street car parks so you handle tight spaces with parked cars. Watch for cyclists and pedestrians on Station Road and around the shops. Try some lessons that include routes into Upton so you're familiar with the roads used by the test centre.

Choosing an Instructor in Heswall

Heswall has about 10 local instructors, so you can compare availability and teaching style. Expect to pay around £42 per hour on average, but ask about block-booking discounts and evening or weekend lesson options. Look for an ADI with clear local route knowledge and a good record of getting pupils ready for Upton and nearby test centres. Make sure the instructor uses a dual-control car and offers mock tests on local routes.

Lesson Costs in Heswall

The local average lesson price is £42 per hour, which reflects North West rates and the small local instructor pool. Prices will vary by instructor experience, lesson length, time of day and whether you book blocks of lessons.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and then book your theory test before you get too many lessons. Find a local instructor in Heswall and start with short, frequent lessons focusing on town driving then A-road work. When your instructor says you're ready, book a practical test at Upton or another nearby centre. Keep theory and hazard perception fresh while you build practical experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Upton test centre has a pass rate of 45%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
At Upton male candidates have a pass rate of 47.3% and female candidates 42.9%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Upton is about 3.3 miles from Heswall, so most learners travel there by car or instructor drive.
There are around 10 instructors in the Heswall area.
The local average price is £42 per hour.
Time to learn depends on how often you take lessons and your ability to practise between sessions.
Yes, you can train locally and choose any nearby DVSA test centre when you book, such as Wallasey or Liverpool (Garston).
Tests from Upton commonly use nearby A-roads and connecting routes, including stretches around the A540, so your lessons should include some A-road practice.
Many of the 10 local instructors offer evening and weekend lessons to suit learners who work or study.
Mock tests on local Heswall and Upton routes are useful to simulate test conditions and build confidence.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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