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title: "Northampton Theory Test Centre | The License Desk"
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East Midlands · DVSA theory test centre

# Northampton Theory Test Centre

Everything you need for theory test day in Northampton — the centre details, booking, what to bring, and a free mock test to make sure you only go once.

Quick answer

The Northampton theory test centre serves candidates across East Midlands. Book the £23 test on GOV.UK, bring your photocard licence, and aim for 43/50 on the multiple-choice part — you can check you're ready with our free mock theory test.

## Where is the Northampton theory test centre?

Northampton Theory Test Centre is at West Suite, First Floor, Charles House, 61-68 Derngate, Northampton NN1 1UE (address from GOV.UK’s official theory test centre finder). The theory test is the same everywhere in Great Britain: the same question bank, time limit and pass marks apply at every centre.

Northampton Theory Test Centre

- **ADDRESS:** West Suite, First Floor, Charles House, 61-68 Derngate, Northampton NN1 1UE
- **REGION:** EAST MIDLANDS
- **TEST FEE:** £23 · BOOK VIA GOV.UK

[Book at this centre on GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test)

Map: [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=52.23623993181818&mlon=-0.8914122318181817#map=17/52.23623993181818/-0.8914122318181817) · [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.23623993181818,-0.8914122318181817)

Nearest other centres: [Rushden](/theory-test-centres/rushden/) (13 mi) · [Milton Keynes](/theory-test-centres/milton-keynes/) (14 mi) · [Corby](/theory-test-centres/corby/) (18 mi) · [Coventry](/theory-test-centres/coventry/) (29 mi)

## How should you prepare for a test in Northampton?

Candidates who sit a full mock under timed conditions before test day walk in knowing what 50 questions in 57 minutes actually feels like.

[Take the free mock theory test](/mock-theory-test/)

Or revise a weak area first — all [14 DVSA topics](/theory-test/) have free practice questions.

## Frequently asked questions

**### How do I book a theory test at the Northampton centre?**

Book through the official GOV.UK service (£23) and choose Northampton as your preferred centre. Avoid third-party booking sites — they charge a markup for the same slot.

**### What do I need to bring on test day?**

Your UK photocard driving licence (provisional or full). Arrive 15 minutes early — if you’re late or forget your licence you can’t sit the test and you lose the fee.

**### What is the nearest alternative to the Northampton theory test centre?**

Rushden Theory Test Centre, about 13 miles away. If Northampton has no suitable dates, check nearby centres on GOV.UK when you book — the test, fee and pass mark are the same at every centre.

**### What is the pass mark at Northampton?**

The same everywhere in Great Britain: 43 out of 50 multiple-choice questions, plus 44 out of 75 on hazard perception, both in one sitting.