Comparing ELF Driving School and LessonDrive in East London. Prices, coverage, pass rates and what to consider when choosing between two established local schools.
Both ELF Driving School and LessonDrive are established East London driving schools with years of local experience. If you are weighing up the two, this comparison covers the factors that genuinely affect your learning experience and test result.
ELF Driving School charges £35/hr for manual lessons and £36/hr for automatic at pay-as-you-go rates. LessonDrive charges £37/hr for both manual and automatic — a small difference that reflects the consistent quality of ADI instruction and 7-day availability we provide. For block bookings, both schools offer packages that reduce the hourly rate. LessonDrive's block packages range from 10 hours (£365) up to 40 hours (£1,440).
ELF covers significant parts of East London with a focus on Barking, Hackney, Newham, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets. LessonDrive covers all of these boroughs plus Waltham Forest, and extends into Essex postcodes including IG1–IG11 and RM1–RM10. If you are in Walthamstow, Chingford, Highams Park, Woodford Green, Romford or Chadwell Heath, LessonDrive has dedicated instructors in your area.
Both schools offer female ADI-approved instructors. At LessonDrive, simply request a female instructor when you contact us and we will arrange your match.
LessonDrive's intensive courses start from £395 (Intensive One: 7 hours + car hire) up to our 4-Week Fast Track at £2,950 (60 hours back-to-back). All intensive packages include car hire for the practical test and a test booking service to find the earliest available date.
Both schools have strong student feedback. LessonDrive holds a 4.9-star rating from over 400 verified reviews, with particular praise for instructor patience, test-route preparation and communication throughout the learning journey.
If you are in Waltham Forest, Essex postcodes or want 7-day availability including evenings, LessonDrive is likely the better fit. If you are starting from scratch and want an established school with a long track record in the core East London boroughs, both schools are genuinely worth considering.
Call us on 020 8050 9933 to speak directly with our team — we will be honest about whether we are the right fit for your area and your needs.
ADI-approved instructors across East London · from £37/hr · 7 days a week
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