Centre directory
Birmingham (Kingstanding) test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Birmingham (Kingstanding). It combines the recorded centre location around Birmingham and West Midlands, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Birmingham (Kingstanding)
- Anonymous slot: Fri, 8 Jan 2027, Morning, Wants earlier
Only the test date, broad time band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test are shown. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
recorded local area
Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
How the swap works here
- 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Birmingham (Kingstanding)
The recorded address places this centre in Birmingham and West Midlands. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.
OpenStreetMap records Kingstanding Road (B4138), Kings Road (B4149), Dyas Road, Hawthorn Road, Aldridge Road, and Rough Road within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Kingstanding Road (B4138) and Kings Road (B4149) with local roads such as Dyas Road, Hawthorn Road, Aldridge Road, and Rough Road makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals.
Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.
What the published data says about Birmingham (Kingstanding)
Birmingham (Kingstanding) recorded a 48.5% pass rate in the published period, 2.3 percentage points above the 46.2% regional figure and 1.6 points below the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 47.2%
- Automatic tests
- 45.3%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 192
- Median wait
- 23 weeks
8,099 first attempts in 2025–26
6,025 automatic tests in 2025–26
2.4% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 257 standard slots still available (5.3%) and 24 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.
Where to find Birmingham (Kingstanding)
205 Birdbrook RoadKingstandingBirminghamWest MidlandsB44 9ULUse the map to plan your arrival around B44 and orient yourself using Kingstanding Road (B4138), Kings Road (B4149), and Dyas Road. Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Birmingham (Kingstanding)?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Birmingham (Kingstanding) test centre?
Birmingham (Kingstanding) is recorded at 205 Birdbrook Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9UL. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Birmingham (Kingstanding)?
Kingstanding Road (B4138), Kings Road (B4149), Dyas Road, Hawthorn Road, Aldridge Road, and Rough Road are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Birmingham (Kingstanding)?
DVSA recorded 16,133 car tests and a 48.5% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 23 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Birmingham (Kingstanding)?
The official neighbour dataset lists Wednesbury, Birmingham (Garretts Green), and Birmingham (South Yardley) as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Birmingham (Kingstanding)?
No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.