Life in the UK test in London
London is by far the largest city in the UK and home to the biggest migrant population in the country. Centres serving London are spread across the capital rather than gathered in one place, so the nearest one to your postcode may be nowhere near the centre of town.
Practise before you book in London
The official test costs £50 an attempt. Ours are free and match the format: 24 questions in 45 minutes, 18 to pass.
No account, no payment, and every answer explained.
Getting to the test in London
The Underground, Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR and national rail all cross the city, and almost every part of it is reachable without a car. Fares and journey times vary a great deal, so check your route the night before.
We publish no centre addresses or opening hours, here or anywhere on this site. The list changes, and a stale address costs someone a £50 appointment. Your postcode on the official service returns the centres you can actually book.
Before you book
The rest is set nationally and is no different in London:
Life in the UK test in London: common questions
- Is there a Life in the UK test centre in London?
We do not publish addresses or opening hours, because the list of centres changes. Enter your postcode on GOV.UK and the service returns what you can book across London, nearest first.
- How far would I have to travel from London for the test?
1 other city sit within 25 miles of London, the closest being Slough at roughly 20 miles. That usually means a choice of dates.
- What if there are no appointments left in London?
Book any centre the service offers you, not only the closest. From London that means Slough at about 20 miles or Crawley at about 28 miles, measured in a straight line. One of those often has a slot sooner.
Sit a free practice test before your London appointment
Spend the days before your appointment answering questions, marked against the real 18 out of 24 pass mark.
No account, no payment, and every answer explained.
Start with practice test 1 untimed, then practice test 13 under exam conditions.