North Northamptonshire
East MidlandsE06000061Population 373,87167 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
North Northamptonshire requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 6 of its 8 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 for121
Market sizeLarge
1,029 licensed drivers. 75th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 4% since 2023
606 in 2023, 584 today.
To drive for a North Northamptonshire operator, you need a North Northamptonshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | North Northamptonshire | Huntingdonshire | West Northamptonshire | Rutland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral and written | Oral only | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 121 | 103 | 151 | 27 |
| Market size | Large | Large | Very large | Medium |
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