St. Helens
North WestE08000013Population 188,861174 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
St. Helens requires no topographical knowledge, unlike 3 of its 5 bordering authorities.
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sthelens.gov.uk · read 9 Sep 2026- Driver licence£199so far £1993-year licence.
- DBS check£76so far £275Through the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge testNot set
- Topographical knowledge: not required£0
To get licensedBefore the knowledge test and your own carAbout£275
Plating your own car: £270, not in the total.
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Hackney plate£270
Operator licence£612
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for51
Market sizeLarge
1,163 licensed drivers. 63rd largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 67% since 2013
472 in 2013, 788 today.
To drive for a St. Helens operator, you need a St. Helens licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | St. Helens | Warrington | Wigan | Knowsley |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | – | Oral only | Not required | Oral and written |
| Disability training | – | Not required | Required | Required |
| Safeguarding training | First application only | Required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 51 | 80 | 102 | 61 |
| Market size | Large | Medium | Very large | Very large |
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