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Ilford Theory Test Centre
East London and west Essex learners sit their theory test at the Ilford centre, one of the busier sites in the network given the size of the population it covers. DVSA keeps exact addresses off driving school websites; the location is sent through automatically once a booking is confirmed on GOV.UK. Demand at Ilford runs high most weeks, so learners hoping for a specific date, particularly a weekend or early morning slot, should book as soon as they know their course dates rather than waiting. The fee is £23 across the whole country, and it covers the multiple-choice questions together with the hazard perception clip section.
Candidates at Ilford sit through the same two-part format used across the country: fifty multiple-choice questions, pass mark 43, then fourteen hazard perception clips out of 75, pass mark 44. Given how busy this centre gets, efficient movement through both sections matters, but the pass criteria don’t bend for volume. Both halves need clearing together, and the result comes through before you step back outside.
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The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
Drivers should follow either the A118 or the A406 depending on their starting point, watching for local signs once they’re close to Ilford itself. Rail travellers can take a train to Ilford Station, from where it’s a short walk or a quick bus ride to the centre. Several bus routes also serve the area directly, including the 86, which stops close to the centre; checking live times before setting off is worth doing, since delays on these routes aren’t unusual.
This centre serves learners from Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Chigwell Row, Grays and Loughton, alongside Ilford itself. LPOD Academy’s Gold 40 intensive course is a common choice for learners in this part of London and Essex, where traffic-heavy roads mean extra practice pays off before test day. Bring a provisional licence as photo ID, and be aware that from 12 May 2026 candidates have to book and manage their own DVSA practical test appointment directly. LPOD Academy’s theory test costs guide explains exactly what the £23 fee covers before you book.
Before heading in, remember that DVSA doesn’t allow phones or smart watches into the test room, so factor that in if you’re coming straight from the bus or train without anywhere to leave bags. Reading glasses or contacts should be worn if needed, since the whole test runs on screen.
Passing theory clears the way to book the practical test, which costs £62 for a weekday appointment nationally. Learners on a Gold 40 course around Ilford tend to move quickly from theory pass to practical booking, since demand for practical test slots in busy London boroughs can mean a longer wait than in quieter areas.
Page reviewed and updated 17 July 2026.
Why Book With LPOD Academy?
Do I need to pass my theory test before booking an LPOD course?
No, you do not need a theory pass to book a course with us. Many learners sit their theory test early in an intensive week, so it is still fresh once the practical lessons begin.
Can LPOD book my theory test for me?
Yes. We can book your theory test for you as an optional add-on, £60 all in, which includes the £23 DVSA fee.
What does the LPOD theory course cover?
Our in-house online theory course covers all 14 topics, hazard perception and case studies, so you arrive at this centre fully prepared.