Southend-on-Sea test swaps

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

At a glance

Active swaps: 3
Pass rate: 47.0%
Local area: Southend-on-Sea and Essex
Region: East of England
Postcode: SS2 6LL
Status: DVSA / GB live matching

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Test slots available to swap at Southend-on-Sea

Anonymous live availability. 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.

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47.0%
DVSA pass rate: 7,526
tests in source period: Southend-on-Sea and Essex
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 Southend-on-Sea

The recorded address places this centre in an industrial-estate setting around Southend-on-Sea and Essex. 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 Victoria Avenue (A127), Cuckoo Corner, Prince Avenue (A127), Priory Crescent (A1159), Eastern Avenue (A1159), and Eastern Avenue 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. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Prittlewell, Southend Central, and Southend Victoria.

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 Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea recorded a 47.0% pass rate in the published period, 4.7 percentage points below the 51.7% regional figure and 3.1 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: 47.0%; 3,529 first attempts in 2025-26
Automatic tests: 41.0%; 2,213 automatic tests in 2025-26
Zero-fault first tests: 67; 1.9% of first attempts
Median wait: 7.5 weeks; Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 186 standard slots still available (5.5%) 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 Southend-on-Sea

The Tickfield CentreTickfield Industrial EstateTickfield AveSouthend-on-SeaEssexSS2 6LL

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Use the map to plan your arrival around SS2 and orient yourself using Victoria Avenue (A127), Cuckoo Corner, and Prince Avenue (A127). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

Nearby alternatives to Southend-on-Sea

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 Southend-on-Sea?

There are 3 aggregate active listings for this centre.

Where is Southend-on-Sea test centre?

Southend-on-Sea is recorded at The Tickfield Centre, Tickfield Industrial Estate, Tickfield Ave, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6LL. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Southend-on-Sea?

Victoria Avenue (A127), Cuckoo Corner, Prince Avenue (A127), Priory Crescent (A1159), Eastern Avenue (A1159), and Eastern Avenue are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.

What are the published statistics for Southend-on-Sea?

DVSA recorded 7,526 car tests and a 47.0% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 7.5 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Southend-on-Sea?

The official neighbour dataset lists Basildon, Chelmsford, and Tilbury as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Southend-on-Sea?

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.