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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£41/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Mitcham (London) (1.8 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
45.4%
DVSA Approved Verified Reviews Free for learners

There are 12 driving instructors in Norbury. Prices range from £35.00 to £55.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 141 reviews.

12
Instructors
£41/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
141 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Norbury 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 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.
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Junaid Aslam
4 mi

Junaid

London
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Junaid Aslam is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Kudos Driving School, offering relaxed but professional driving lessons across South West Lon…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Ali
8.3 mi

Ali

Chiswick
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min
Ford Fiesta

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…

Nervous Drivers Intensive Pass Plus
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Jaggy
6.7 mi

Jaggy

London
5.0
25 reviews
Manual & Auto 120 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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Vipin Chakrapani
3.6 mi

Vipin

South West London
5.0
17 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Abdul
2.8 mi

Abdul

Morden
5.0
7 reviews
Manual & Auto 90 min Evenings + Weekends

Abdul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor based in Morden. He runs GoodLuck Driving School's practical training across Merton, Wimbledon, Sutton …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Bina
6.7 mi

Bina

London
5.0
7 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
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M
6.7 mi

Mirek

London
5.0
5 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Meriem
8.8 mi

Meriem

West London
5.0
5 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings
Mercedes A Class

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…

Refresher Intensive Motorway
£40 /hour
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Ausaf Ahmad
2.5 mi

Ausaf

Croydon
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Mini Cooper

Vector Driving School is a DVSA-approved school offering both manual and automatic lessons across South London and Surrey. They have a friendly team …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Mehar
4.6 mi

Mehar

Sutton
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Mehar. I've been teaching people to drive for a good few years now, and I still get a real buzz from helping learners pass their test. I'm a …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£38 /hour
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Jacqueline
6 mi

Jacqueline

South East London
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Jacqueline is the founder and lead instructor at Road Rules Driving School and an ORDIT-registered ADI trainer. She teaches mainly around South East …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Sami
6.7 mi

Sami

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

Sami is a friendly, supportive driving instructor with City Learners Driving School. He's highly experienced and dedicated to helping you become a co…

Refresher Intensive Motorway
£55 /hour
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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.

45.4%
Overall Pass Rate
49.6%
Male Pass Rate
41.3%
Female Pass Rate
1.8 mi
Distance

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

The nearest test centre is Mitcham (London), about 1.8 miles from Norbury.
Mitcham's pass rate is 45.4%, which is below the national average of 47.3%.
There are 19 driving instructors listed for the Norbury area.
Average lesson cost is about £38 per hour on average.
Time to learn varies by how often you take lessons and how much private practice you do.
Yes, nearby alternatives include a London (Mitcham) centre listed at 2.1 miles with a 51% pass rate and Croydon at 2.4 miles with a 41.4% pass rate.
At Mitcham male candidates have a 49.6% pass rate and female candidates have a 41.3% pass rate.
Mitcham is only about 1.8 miles away, so a short drive via London Road or a quick train from Norbury Station will get you there.
With 19 instructors in the Norbury area, you can usually find someone familiar with local test routes and junctions.
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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