Northumberland
North EastE06000057Population 331,420270 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Northumberland requires no English assessment, unlike 4 of its 6 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- 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 for106
Market sizeLarge
1,100 licensed drivers. 69th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 139% since 2013
231 in 2013, 552 today.
To drive for a Northumberland operator, you need a Northumberland licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Northumberland | Cumberland | County Durham | Westmorland and Furness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Required | Not required | Simple test |
| English assessment | Not required | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 106 | 80 | 181 | 39 |
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