Chesterfield
East MidlandsE07000034Population 106,045132 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Chesterfield requires no English assessment, unlike its 2 bordering authorities.
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chesterfield.gov.uk · read 8 Sep 2026- Driver licence£286so far £286
- DBS check£36so far £322Through the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge test£64so far £386Per attempt. Chesterfield requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- English assessment: not required£0
To get licensedBefore training and your own carAbout£386
Plating your own car: £203, not in the total.
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Hackney plate£203
Operator licence£903 to renew£903
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for50
Market sizeLarge
868 licensed drivers. 84th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 97% since 2013
346 in 2013, 682 today.
To drive for a Chesterfield operator, you need a Chesterfield licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Chesterfield | North East Derbyshire | Bolsover |
|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Not required | Written only | Written only |
| Operators | 50 | 32 | 27 |
| Market size | Large | Small | Very small |
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