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10
Avg Price
£54/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Wallasey (0.4 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
44.7%
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There are 10 driving instructors in Wallasey. Prices range from £40.00 to £80.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 7 reviews.

10
Instructors
£54/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
7 Reviews
DVSA
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Welcome to our Wallasey 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 Wallasey 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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Paul Roach
3 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…

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£40 /hour
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HM
3 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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Ian
3.8 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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Dave Walmsley
3 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
3 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
3 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…

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£80 /hour
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Ste Francis
3 mi

Ste

Liverpool
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Fiat 500X Diesel

Ste Francis is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Liverpool. He's been offering lessons in the area for some years and really fo…

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Steve Parker
3 mi

Steve

Liverpool
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Steve Parker. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in North Liverpool. …

Intensive
£40 /hour
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Helen Powell
3.8 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 …

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£68 /hour
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Stuart Appleby
6.4 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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Learning to Drive in Wallasey

Learning to drive in Wallasey mixes coastal roads with compact town streets. Lessons often cover New Brighton promenade, Liscard and Seacombe, so you get both seaside driving and busy junctions. Local traffic can spike at the ferry terminal and near the Kingsway Tunnel approach, so you'll learn to handle short, sharp waits. You soon notice the wind off the Mersey can make parking and manoeuvres trickier on exposed stretches.

Nearest Test Centre: Wallasey

The nearest DVSA test centre is Wallasey, about 0.4 miles from the town centre. Expect standard practical tests that use local routes around New Brighton and Liscard, and occasional ferry-area traffic. The centre records a pass rate of 44.7%, which reflects tests taken in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Tests there number in the thousands each year, so booking slots can fill fast at peak times.

44.7%
Overall Pass Rate
47.9%
Male Pass Rate
41.8%
Female Pass Rate
0.4 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Wallasey test centre had a pass rate of 44.7% in 2024-2025, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates passed at 47.9% while female candidates passed at 41.8% at Wallasey in the same period, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Upton shows a similar rate at 45%, which suggests local road mix and test routes influence outcomes, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Small differences like weather and local traffic patterns can make a measurable impact on pass figures here.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter streets in Liscard to build confidence before moving to the promenade and seafront. Watch for cyclists and pedestrians on New Brighton promenade, they appear suddenly especially on weekends. Practice starting on hills and into windy gusts near the coast, it helps with control and clutch work. Keep an eye on the junctions around Egremont and Seacombe Road, they can be busy and have awkward sightlines. Roundabout practice around the A554 approaches will help, many local test routes use those junctions.

Choosing an Instructor in Wallasey

Look for an instructor who knows Wallasey test routes and is comfortable with coastal conditions and ferry-area traffic. There are six local instructors, so ask about lesson flexibility and experience with learners who passed at Wallasey test centre. Expect to pay around the local average of £38 per hour, and check whether block bookings reduce the rate. Make sure they offer mock tests on local routes before you book your practical.

Lesson Costs in Wallasey

Lessons in Wallasey average around £38 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type, time of day and whether you buy block bookings or single lessons.

Getting Started

Apply for a provisional licence and then book your theory test while you build lesson hours. Take regular lessons, aim for consistent practice and ask for mock practicals on Wallasey routes. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book your practical at the Wallasey test centre, and focus revision on the local junctions and seafront conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Wallasey test centre had a pass rate of 44.7% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
The Wallasey DVSA test centre is approximately 0.4 miles from central Wallasey.
There are six driving instructors listed in Wallasey.
The local average price for lessons is about £38 per hour.
Time to learn varies with your availability and how often you take lessons.
Wallasey test centre handles several thousand tests per year, with test volumes recorded in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Yes, practise on New Brighton promenade and nearby streets, they are part of common local routes.
Wallasey recorded 44.7% compared with the national 47.3% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Male candidates at Wallasey passed at 47.9% while female candidates passed at 41.8% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
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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