Sandwell
West MidlandsE08000028Population 353,860106 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Sandwell requires no topographical knowledge.
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www.sandwell.gov.uk · read 8 Sep 2026- Driver licence£104so far £104
- DBS check£56so far £160Through the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge test£30so far £190Per attempt.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
To get licensedBefore english assessment, training and your own carAbout£190
Plating your own car: £299, not in the total.
Other licences
Hackney plate£299
Operator licence£520 to renew£624
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for43
Market sizeLarge
1,267 licensed drivers. 60th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 12% since 2013
948 in 2013, 1,059 today.
To drive for a Sandwell operator, you need a Sandwell licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Sandwell | Dudley | Birmingham | Walsall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written | Required |
| DBS update service | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Operators | 43 | 59 | 144 | 104 |
| Market size | Large | Very large | Very large | Very large |
Also next door Wolverhampton
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