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East of England · DVSA theory test centre

# Southend on Sea Theory Test Centre

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

Quick answer

The Southend on Sea theory test centre serves candidates across East of England. 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 Southend on Sea theory test centre?

Southend on Sea Theory Test Centre is at Third Floor, Tylers House, 5 Tylers Avenue, Southend-On-Sea SS1 2BB (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.

Southend on Sea Theory Test Centre

- **ADDRESS:** Third Floor, Tylers House, 5 Tylers Avenue, Southend-On-Sea SS1 2BB
- **REGION:** EAST OF ENGLAND
- **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=51.53738909130435&mlon=0.7154940217391305#map=17/51.53738909130435/0.7154940217391305) · [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.53738909130435,0.7154940217391305)

Nearest other centres: [Chatham](/theory-test-centres/chatham/) (14 mi) · [Chelmsford](/theory-test-centres/chelmsford/) (17 mi) · [Canterbury](/theory-test-centres/canterbury/) (24 mi) · [Colchester](/theory-test-centres/colchester/) (26 mi)

## How should you prepare for a test in Southend on Sea?

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 Southend on Sea centre?**

Book through the official GOV.UK service (£23) and choose Southend on Sea 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 Southend on Sea theory test centre?**

Chatham Theory Test Centre, about 14 miles away. If Southend on Sea 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 Southend on Sea?**

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.