Eastleigh
South EastE07000086Population 142,93365 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Eastleigh requires no English assessment, unlike 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
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- English assessment: not required£0
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for69
Market sizeLarge
667 licensed drivers. 101st largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 8% since 2013
444 in 2013, 481 today.
To drive for an Eastleigh operator, you need an Eastleigh licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Eastleigh | Winchester | Southampton | Test Valley |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Not required | Oral only | Written only | Written only |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Operators | 69 | 51 | 155 | 99 |
| Market size | Large | Small | Very large | Small |
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