Castle Point
East of EnglandE07000069Population 90,58131 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Castle Point requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 2 of its 3 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 for554
Market sizeVery large
1,373 licensed drivers. 54th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 1131% since 2013
81 in 2013, 997 today.
To drive for a Castle Point operator, you need a Castle Point licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Castle Point | Basildon | Southend-on-Sea | Rochford |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required | Oral and written |
| Operators | 554 | 33 | 30 | 47 |
| Market size | Very large | Small | Medium | Small |
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