Ipswich test swaps

Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Ipswich. It combines the recorded centre location around Ipswich and Suffolk, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.

At a glance

Active swaps: 0
Pass rate: 62.3%
Local area: Ipswich and Suffolk
Region: East of England
Postcode: IP3 9SW
Status: DVSA / GB live matching

List your test here

62.3%
DVSA pass rate: 11,466
tests in source period: Ipswich and Suffolk
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

List your existing booking and desired dates.
The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
Both learners accept, then each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.

Planning around Ipswich

The recorded address places this centre in Ipswich and Suffolk. 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 Felixstowe Road (A1156), Nacton Interchange, Nacton Road (A1189), Ransomes Way (A1189), Ransomes Europark, and Bucklesham Road within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Felixstowe Road (A1156), Nacton Interchange, Nacton Road (A1189), Ransomes Way (A1189), and Ransomes Europark with local roads such as Bucklesham Road makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.

The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts.

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 Ipswich

Ipswich recorded a 62.3% pass rate in the published period, 10.6 percentage points above the 51.7% regional figure and 12.2 points above the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.

First attempts: 63.0%; 6,504 first attempts in 2025-26
Automatic tests: 56.4%; 2,710 automatic tests in 2025-26
Zero-fault first tests: 550; 8.5% of first attempts
Median wait: 8 weeks; Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 135 standard slots still available (5.0%) and 23.8 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 Ipswich

Wentworth RoadRansomes EuroparkIpswichSuffolkIP3 9SW

Open in Google Maps OpenStreetMap

Use the map to plan your arrival around IP3 and orient yourself using Felixstowe Road (A1156), Nacton Interchange, and Nacton Road (A1189). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

Nearby alternatives to Ipswich

A different centre may offer a more suitable date, but only switch after checking travel time, instructor availability and the official booking rules.

FAQs

Are there active swaps at Ipswich?

No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.

Where is Ipswich test centre?

Ipswich is recorded at Wentworth Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9SW. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Ipswich?

Felixstowe Road (A1156), Nacton Interchange, Nacton Road (A1189), Ransomes Way (A1189), Ransomes Europark, and Bucklesham 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 Ipswich?

DVSA recorded 11,466 car tests and a 62.3% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 8 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Ipswich?

The official neighbour dataset lists Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, and Bury St Edmunds as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Ipswich?

No. Each learner must call DVSA separately on the same day: learner 1 requests the swap, then learner 2 calls to complete it. DVSA recommends the second call by 4pm. The DTC cannot change either booking.

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.

The DTC is not DVSA, DVLA, DVA, nidirect or GOV.UK. The DTC does not change, cancel or swap tests for learners.