Centre directory
Northampton test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Northampton. It combines the recorded centre location around Northampton and Northamptonshire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Northampton
- Anonymous slot: Mon, 11 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 each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.
Planning around Northampton
The recorded address places this centre in a business or enterprise setting around Northampton and Northamptonshire. 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 Harborough Road (A508), Kingsthorpe Road (A508), Harlestone Road (A428), Burleigh Road (A5080), Saint Andrew's Road (A5080), and Harlestone Road within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.
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 Northampton
Northampton recorded a 52.1% pass rate in the published period, 1.6 percentage points above the 50.5% regional figure and 2.0 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
- 51.8%
- Automatic tests
- 45.9%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 335
- Median wait
- 7.9 weeks
6,892 first attempts in 2025–26
5,142 automatic tests in 2025–26
4.9% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 40 standard slots still available (0.7%) 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 Northampton
Gladstone Business CentreGladstone RoadNorthamptonNorthamptonshireNN5 7QAUse the map to plan your arrival around NN5 and orient yourself using Harborough Road (A508), Kingsthorpe Road (A508), and Harlestone Road (A428). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Northampton?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Northampton test centre?
Northampton is recorded at Gladstone Business Centre, Gladstone Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7QA. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Northampton?
Harborough Road (A508), Kingsthorpe Road (A508), Harlestone Road (A428), Burleigh Road (A5080), Saint Andrew's Road (A5080), and Harlestone 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 Northampton?
DVSA recorded 13,539 car tests and a 52.1% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 7.9 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Northampton?
The official neighbour dataset lists Wellingborough, Kettering, and Rugby as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Northampton?
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.