Brentwood
East of EnglandE07000068Population 79,32621 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Brentwood requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 4 of its 5 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge testNot set
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for35
Market sizeSmall
257 licensed drivers. 80th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 97% since 2013
30 in 2013, 59 today.
To drive for a Brentwood operator, you need a Brentwood licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Brentwood | Epping Forest | London (TfL) | Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Simple test | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Not required | Oral and written | Oral only |
| Disability training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| Operators | 35 | 16 | 1,843 | 27 |
| Market size | Small | Small | Very large | Small |
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