DVSA Test Centre
Birmingham (Kings Heath) Driving Test Centre
Everything you need before booking a driving test at Birmingham (Kings Heath) — the latest DVSA pass rates, current waiting times, how to practise the local test routes, and the nearest alternative centres. The headline number: 47% of tests here ended in a pass in 2024/25.
Birmingham (Kings Heath) pass rate (2024/25, DVSA)
National average pass rate (2024/25)
Typical wait for a test slot (May 2026)
Male / female pass rate (2024/25)
Pass rate at Birmingham (Kings Heath)
In 2024/25, 47% of practical driving tests at Birmingham (Kings Heath) ended in a pass — below the national average of 48.7%. Male candidates passed 48.9% of tests and female candidates 44.7% (from 4,589 and 3,899 tests respectively). That is 2.5 percentage points higher than in 2023/24 (44.5%).
Pass rate by year
| Year | Overall | Male | Female | Tests conducted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 41.9% | 46.1% | 38.4% | 4,835 |
| 2020/21 | 43.6% | 47.2% | 40.4% | 1,592 |
| 2021/22 | 39.1% | 42.2% | 36% | 5,487 |
| 2022/23 | 44.2% | 46.6% | 41.6% | 6,137 |
| 2023/24 | 44.5% | 46.1% | 42.9% | 8,033 |
| 2024/25 | 47% | 48.9% | 44.7% | 8,488 |
Source: DVSA car practical test data by centre. Explore the full history in our DVSA Stats Explorer.
Every DVSA examiner marks to the same national standard — a lower pass rate does not mean stricter examiners. It reflects the difficulty of the local road network and how well-prepared candidates tend to be. Knowing the roads around Birmingham (Kings Heath) is the most reliable way to shift the odds.
Birmingham (Kings Heath) driving test routes
The DVSA stopped publishing official test routes in 2010, but tests from Birmingham (Kings Heath) still follow a consistent pattern: examiners use an established set of routes built from the road network within roughly 20 minutes' drive of the centre. Candidates who have practised on those local roads — the same junctions, roundabouts and high-speed stretches — go into their test with far less uncertainty.
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Waiting times at Birmingham (Kings Heath)
As of May 2026, learners booking at Birmingham (Kings Heath) faced a typical wait of around 10 weeks for a test slot. About 5.2% of appointments in the DVSA's 24-week booking window were still available (133 open slots against 2,425 already booked).
Availability changes daily as the DVSA releases new dates and cancellations appear. Check the live picture — and compare nearby centres — with our waiting time checker.
Your 3 nearest alternative test centres
If waits at Birmingham (Kings Heath) are long — or you would simply rather sit your test somewhere with a friendlier road network — these are the closest alternatives. Pass rates differ meaningfully between neighbouring centres, so it is worth comparing before you book.
Not sure which centre is closest to you? Use the nearest test centre finder to compare all centres around your postcode.
Where is Birmingham (Kings Heath) test centre?
Birmingham (Kings Heath) Driving Test Centre
955 Alcester Road South
Birmingham
B14 5JA
Arrive at least ten minutes early. Most centres have limited or no candidate parking, so check where your instructor plans to stop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Birmingham (Kings Heath) driving test centre?
The pass rate at Birmingham (Kings Heath) was 47% in 2024/25, based on official DVSA statistics. The national average for the same period was 48.7%. At this centre the male pass rate was 48.9% and the female pass rate was 44.7%.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Birmingham (Kings Heath)?
As of May 2026, the typical wait for a test slot at Birmingham (Kings Heath) was around 10 weeks, with about 5.2% of slots in the 24-week booking window still available.
What routes are used for driving tests at Birmingham (Kings Heath)?
The DVSA no longer publishes official test routes, but examiners at Birmingham (Kings Heath) draw on the same local road network for every test. DriveSidekick generates mock test routes using the real roads around Birmingham (Kings Heath) so you can practise the junctions, roundabouts and road types you are likely to meet on test day.
Where is Birmingham (Kings Heath) driving test centre?
Birmingham (Kings Heath) driving test centre is at 955 Alcester Road South, Birmingham, B14 5JA.
Pass rate data: DVSA car driving test data by test centre (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence). Waiting time figures are DriveSidekick analysis of DVSA booking availability, last updated May 2026. Distances are road-network estimates between centres.