Wrexham
WalesW06000006Population 138,245160 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Wrexham requires no English assessment, unlike 2 of its 5 bordering authorities.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council.
- Knowledge testNot setWrexham requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- TrainingNot setsafeguarding, required.
- English assessment: not required£0
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for41
Market sizeMedium
515 licensed drivers. 130th largest of 284.
Private hire fleet up 14% since 2013
419 in 2013, 479 today.
To drive for a Wrexham operator, you need a Wrexham licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Wrexham | Shropshire | Cheshire West and Chester | Denbighshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Required | Not required | Required |
| English assessment | Not required | Oral and written | Oral and written | Not required |
| Disability training | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| DBS update service | Not required | Required | Required | Not required |
| Operators | 41 | 126 | 175 | 14 |
| Market size | Medium | Large | Very large | Small |
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