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Learning to Drive in North Wingfield

Looking for driving schools in North Wingfield or driving instructors in North Wingfield? You’ve come to the right place. In fact, whether you need intensive driving lessons or block booking discounts, our approved driving instructors are here to help. On average, learners need 47 hours of lessons with a driving instructor and an additional 22 hours of private practice with a family member or friend to reach test standard.

For driving instructors in North Wingfield, North Wingfield’s nearest practical test centre is Chesterfield DVSA Driving Test Centre, which has a pass rate of 47.2% (2024–2025) — below the UK national average of 48.7%. When comparing driving instructors in North Wingfield, it’s worth asking which test centre they typically prepare learners for, since practising local routes makes a real difference to pass rates.

When it comes to local driving conditions, North Wingfield means navigating a mix of former mining-town streets and fast Derbyshire A-roads, with the A6175 running directly through the village and linking to the M1 motorway at junction 29. Learners encounter everything from residential estates in Hepthorne Lane and Highfields to the busy A61 corridor near Chesterfield. The village sits within the Rother Valley, so there are winding lanes and gentle gradients to master, particularly around Church Hill and the old colliery routes. The nearby roundabouts on the A6175 and the approach to Chesterfield town centre demand strong observation and lane discipline. Whether you’re searching for driving schools in North Wingfield or comparing local driving instructors in North Wingfield, the instructors here know the local test routes inside out.

North Wingfield Practical Driving Test Centres

  • Chesterfield Driving Test Centre, (Chesterfield), Carnation Way, Brimington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0QR
  • Sheffield (Handsworth) Driving Test Centre, (Sheffield), 54 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 9BB
  • Mansfield Driving Test Centre, (Mansfield), Unit 4, Old Mill Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 9BG

North Wingfield Theory Test Centres

  • Sheffield Theory Test Centre, (Sheffield), Pearson Professional Centre, 2nd Floor, 1 The Plaza, Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2AY
  • Nottingham Theory Test Centre, (Nottingham), Pearson Professional Centre, 1st Floor, 2 King Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AS

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North Wingfield – did you know?

  • North Wingfield was recorded as “Winnefelt” in the Domesday Book of 1086, and the name derives from the Old English “winn” (pasture) and “feld” (open land), reflecting its agricultural origins before the coal industry took hold.
  • Interestingly, St Lawrence’s Church in North Wingfield contains features that date from the Norman era, with some architectural elements believed to be Anglo-Saxon in origin, making it one of the older churches in the area.
  • The village sits in a former Derbyshire coalfield and was served by several collieries throughout most of its modern history, shaping the local economy and community character for generations.
  • Notably, Deincourt Community School served secondary students in North Wingfield from 1953 until its closure in 2010, when it was merged into Tibshelf School as part of a controversial reorganisation.
  • The River Rother flows through the village at the bottom of Hepthorne Lane, running alongside the Midland Main Line railway that connects Chesterfield with London St Pancras.
  • What’s more, Henry Hicken (1882–1964), a notable trade unionist and checkweighman for the Derbyshire Miners’ Association, was raised in North Wingfield and championed miners’ rights in the region.
  • North Wingfield is located just 4½ miles south-east of Chesterfield, with the A6175 linking the village directly to the M1 motorway at junction 29, making it a commuter-friendly location.
  • Harry Hopkinson (1902–1979), a professional yodeller and music hall performer known for his soprano voice, was born and raised in North Wingfield before finding fame on the stage.
  • Interestingly, the civil parish had a population of 6,505 in the 2011 census, though this had fallen to 5,885 by 2022, reflecting broader demographic shifts in the East Midlands.
  • Notably, the village contains several discreet hamlet areas including Hepthorne Lane, Hillyfields, Highfields, and Church Hill, each with its own local identity and character within the broader parish.