Our Norbury 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Norbury
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Junaid Aslam
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…
Vipin Chakrapani
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…
Abdul
Abdul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Morden. He runs GoodLuck Driving School's practical training across Merton, Wimbledon, Sutton …
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…
Mirek
Mirek is a very successful driving instructor based in East and North London. He has a strong record of helping learners pass, with an impressive fir…
Meriem
Meriem is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in West London with a great record of helping learners pass first time. As a qualified fem…
Ausaf Ahmad
Vector Driving School is a DVSA-approved school offering both manual and automatic lessons across South London and Surrey. They have a friendly team …
Jacqueline
Jacqueline is the founder and lead instructor at Road Rules Driving School and an ORDIT-registered ADI trainer. She teaches mainly around South East …
Scott Grant
Scott Grant is a very experienced, fully qualified driving instructor with a solid background as a former Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He spe…
Ian Lovendhal
Ian Lovendhal is a friendly, experienced driving instructor at Liz Driving School, known locally for great pass rates and clear teaching. Many of his…
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…
Learning to Drive in Norbury
Norbury sits in south London with a busy high street and quick links to Mitcham and Croydon. Local character is a mix of residential streets and main roads around Norbury High Street and London Road (A23). You will see plenty of buses and local shops that shape the driving environment. Lessons here often include practice on junctions near Norbury Station and short trips out to the A23 for higher speed work.
Nearest Test Centre: Mitcham (London)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Mitcham (London), about 1.8 miles from Norbury. Expect a short drive via London Road or a brief bus or train ride from Norbury Station. Mitcham reports a 45.4% pass rate and runs around 10,973 tests a year, so booking times can vary. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Mitcham's pass rate of 45.4% sits slightly below the national average of 47.3%, so you may need more focused practice on the manoeuvres and independent driving sections. Male candidates have a 49.6% pass rate, while female candidates sit at 41.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres show variation, with one local site at 51% and Croydon at 41.4%, which can affect where you choose to test. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Expect a lot of bus lanes on Norbury High Street and sections of London Road, so get used to checking mirrors early. Practice roundabout approaches and lane choice at the junctions near Norbury Station and Pollards Hill. Work on hill starts and clutch control on steeper residential streets, where parked cars narrow the road. Use short runs out to the A23 to build confidence at higher speeds before a test. Time lessons to include some rush hour driving to handle buses and tighter traffic gaps.
Choosing an Instructor in Norbury
Look for an instructor who knows Mitcham test routes and local junctions like the ones by Norbury Station. There are 19 instructors in the area, so check availability and recent pupil feedback. Expect hourly rates around £38 and ask whether the instructor will accompany you to the test centre on the day. Book early if you need tests or intensive runs close to your test date.
Lesson Costs in Norbury
Average lesson price in Norbury is about £38 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type, and whether you want block bookings or intensive courses. Travel to the Mitcham test centre and peak time lessons can also affect cost.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online and start theory revision as you arrange lessons. Book a taster lesson to see if an instructor suits you and their local knowledge of Norbury roads. Pass theory before you book your practical test, then arrange enough lessons to cover manoeuvres and independent driving. On test day show your provisional licence and arrive with time to spare at Mitcham.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026