West Northamptonshire
East MidlandsE06000062Population 439,81163 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
West Northamptonshire licenses more drivers than most 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 setWest Northamptonshire requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral only
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for151
Market sizeVery large
2,120 licensed drivers. 28th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 59% since 2023
1,231 in 2023, 1,953 today.
To drive for a West Northamptonshire operator, you need a West Northamptonshire licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | West Northamptonshire | Cherwell | North Northamptonshire | Milton Keynes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Oral only | Oral only | Oral and written | Oral and written |
| Operators | 151 | 101 | 121 | 116 |
| Market size | Very large | Medium | Large | Very large |
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