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Bradford (Heaton) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Bradford (Heaton) Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Bradford.

How Bradford (Heaton) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 56.14%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Bradford (Heaton) Overall
56.14%
2025/26 figures
Bradford (Heaton) Automatic
54.95%
Bradford (Heaton) 1st Attempt
54.33%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Bradford (Heaton) male pass rate
57.05%
Bradford (Heaton) male automatic
54.46%
Bradford (Heaton) male first attempt
55.57%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Bradford (Heaton) female pass rate
55.12%
Bradford (Heaton) female automatic
55.17%
Bradford (Heaton) female first attempt
52.83%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Bradford (Heaton) has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
56.1%
Best year
56.1%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+29.1 pts
Years published
19
Bradford (Heaton) Great Britain average
20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Bradford (Heaton) 27.1%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Bradford (Heaton) 29.0%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Bradford (Heaton) 29.5%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Bradford (Heaton) 30.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Bradford (Heaton) 31.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Bradford (Heaton) 36.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Bradford (Heaton) 38.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Bradford (Heaton) 39.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Bradford (Heaton) 38.9%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Bradford (Heaton) 39.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Bradford (Heaton) 41.9%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Bradford (Heaton) 40.1%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Bradford (Heaton) 41.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Bradford (Heaton) 49.5%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Bradford (Heaton) 50.3%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Bradford (Heaton) 51.9%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Bradford (Heaton) 52.1%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Bradford (Heaton) 49.5%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Bradford (Heaton) 56.1%, Great Britain 50.0% 56.1% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 56.1% 50.0% +6.1 8,354 4,690
2024/25 49.5% 48.7% +0.8 7,594 3,762
2023/24 52.1% 47.9% +4.2 6,965 3,628
2022/23 51.9% 48.4% +3.5 6,383 3,310
2021/22 50.3% 48.9% +1.4 5,588 2,810
2020/21 49.5% 49.8% -0.3 1,601 792
2019/20 41.8% 45.9% -4.1 7,552 3,160
2018/19 40.1% 45.8% -5.6 8,459 3,396
2017/18 41.9% 46.3% -4.4 7,298 3,056
2016/17 39.9% 47.1% -7.2 8,431 3,365
2015/16 38.9% 47.0% -8.2 7,709 2,995
2014/15 39.5% 46.9% -7.4 8,477 3,347
2013/14 38.7% 47.1% -8.3 7,930 3,072
2012/13 36.9% 47.1% -10.2 8,182 3,022
2011/12 31.6% 46.9% -15.3 9,130 2,884
2010/11 30.4% 46.3% -15.9 7,842 2,387
2009/10 29.5% 45.9% -16.4 7,257 2,140
2008/09 29.0% 45.3% -16.3 9,729 2,824
2007/08 27.1% 44.2% -17.2 9,381 2,538

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Bradford (Heaton), and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
15.1 weeks
3.2 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+10.4 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
28.5%
1,147 of 4,025 slots
Weeks to open availability
17.5
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 6 12 18 24 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 20.3 weeks September 2024 — 21.3 weeks October 2024 — 18.4 weeks November 2024 — 22.3 weeks December 2024 — 22.5 weeks January 2025 — 23.0 weeks February 2025 — 4.0 weeks March 2025 — 6.1 weeks April 2025 — 6.0 weeks May 2025 — 6.9 weeks June 2025 — 6.3 weeks July 2025 — 4.7 weeks August 2025 — 5.4 weeks September 2025 — 4.6 weeks October 2025 — 5.0 weeks November 2025 — 5.0 weeks December 2025 — 5.6 weeks January 2026 — 5.4 weeks February 2026 — 3.9 weeks March 2026 — 3.3 weeks April 2026 — 4.7 weeks May 2026 — 7.4 weeks June 2026 — 11.7 weeks July 2026 — 15.1 weeks 15.1

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 15.1 wks 4,025 2,878 28.5%
June 2026 11.7 wks 4,205 2,966 29.5%
May 2026 7.4 wks 3,935 2,940 25.3%
April 2026 4.7 wks 3,823 2,827 26.1%
March 2026 3.3 wks 3,702 2,872 22.4%
February 2026 3.9 wks 3,077 2,601 15.5%
January 2026 5.4 wks 2,290 2,150 6.1%
December 2025 5.6 wks 2,063 1,931 6.4%
November 2025 5.0 wks 1,958 1,904 2.8%
October 2025 5.0 wks 1,863 1,858 0.3%
September 2025 4.6 wks 2,065 1,967 4.7%
August 2025 5.4 wks 1,985 1,888 4.9%
July 2025 4.7 wks 1,499 1,443 3.7%
June 2025 6.3 wks 1,541 1,475 4.3%
May 2025 6.9 wks 1,499 1,438 4.1%
April 2025 6.0 wks 1,326 1,265 4.6%
March 2025 6.1 wks 1,461 1,434 1.8%
February 2025 4.0 wks 1,545 1,513 2.1%
January 2025 23.0 wks 1,494 1,488 0.4%
December 2024 22.5 wks 1,688 1,685 0.2%
November 2024 22.3 wks 1,978 1,964 0.7%
October 2024 18.4 wks 2,233 2,177 2.5%
September 2024 21.3 wks 2,886 2,720 5.8%
August 2024 20.3 wks 2,767 2,593 6.3%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 56.14% · UK average: 50.04%

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Bradford (Heaton) Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Bradford (Heaton) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 56.14% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Bradford (Heaton)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Bradford (Heaton) is 15.1 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Bradford (Heaton) Driving Test Centre?
Bradford (Heaton) Driving Test Centre is located at 15 Farfield Street, Bradford. You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence