Hearing Tests · London, Wimpole Street W1G
Hearing Test in London
A full hour-long diagnostic hearing test at our Wimpole Street clinic — in the heart of the Harley Street medical district. Performed by our expert, HCPC-registered audiologists. Unhurried, considered, and entirely independent of every hearing aid manufacturer.
57a Wimpole Street, W1G — five minutes from Bond Street tube. Serving Marylebone, Mayfair, Fitzrovia, Regent's Park, Soho, Belgravia, Kensington, Chelsea and Greater London.
Clinic address, nearest tubes & parking- £100 · full hour-long appointment
- Same-day results & tailored plan
- Same-day appointments where possible
- Onward ENT referrals where needed
Your London hearing test
Harley Street Calibre, At Our Wimpole Street Clinic
A complete clinical hour — proper time for assessment, proper time for explanation, and a tailored plan to take home.
Our London clinic sits inside the Harley Street medical district at 57a Wimpole Street — the most respected concentration of private healthcare in the UK. The standard our central-London patients expect from a private audiologist is exactly what we deliver: unhurried appointments, thorough diagnostic work from experienced hearing specialists, and an honest, independent recommendation.
Every hearing test at our Wimpole Street clinic is a full hour-long diagnostic — there's no five-minute screening here. The appointment includes case history, otoscopy (with our ENT-grade microscope where helpful), a full pure-tone audiogram and a clear results discussion in plain English. Where your audiologist judges them helpful, additional diagnostic tests — tympanometry, acoustic reflex and speech testing — are available.
Transparent pricing
A Single, Clear Price For The Full Hour
One price covers the complete hour-long diagnostic — assessment, ear-health examination, audiogram, results discussion and tailored plan.
Full Diagnostic Hearing Test — London
A complete clinical hour at our Wimpole Street clinic. Time for the diagnosis to be done properly, time for the conversation that follows, and a personalised plan you take home.
- Detailed case history & lifestyle review
- Full pure-tone audiogram (air & bone conduction)
- Otoscopic ear examination — ENT-grade microscope where needed
- A clear results discussion in plain English
- A tailored plan — and any ENT referral included in your fee
Where clinically indicated, additional tests — tympanometry, acoustic reflex and speech testing (£120) — are quoted on top.
What you can expect
A Proper Clinical Standard — Built For Central London
Every hearing test at our Wimpole Street clinic includes the same clinical fundamentals: a fully-credentialed audiologist, calibrated equipment, an unhurried atmosphere and the honesty you'd expect from a clinic that doesn't work for the manufacturers.
- HCPC-registered audiologistNick Clive, Mo Khan, Tim Johnson or Agnieszka Blasiak — fully credentialed clinicians, regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Ear-canal & eardrum examinationA careful otoscopic check — and our ENT-grade clinical microscope if anything needs a closer look.
- Calibrated audiometric testingPure-tone audiometry (air and bone conduction) on equipment calibrated to clinical standards. Where clinically indicated, we can also carry out tympanometry, acoustic reflex and speech testing (charged separately).
- Plain-English resultsYour audiogram explained the way you'd want it explained — no jargon, no fear tactics.
- Onward referrals if neededIf your results warrant an ENT consultation, we'll write the referral directly to your GP or chosen consultant — included in your consultation fee, at no extra charge.
- No sales pressure — everIndependent of all seven leading hearing aid manufacturers. We tell you the clinical truth; what you do next is entirely your decision.
Your appointment, step by step
What Happens On The Day
A clear, unhurried sequence at our Wimpole Street clinic — from arrival to a written plan in hand, in roughly an hour.
- Welcome & case historyYou arrive, settle in, and your audiologist takes you through your hearing concerns, daily listening world, medical and family history, and any tinnitus, dizziness or ear-related symptoms.
- Ear-health examinationOtoscopy on each ear — careful look at canal and eardrum — using our clinical microscope where a closer view is helpful. Wax is identified and discussed before testing.
- Hearing testA complete pure-tone audiogram (air and bone conduction). Where clinically indicated, your audiologist may also carry out additional tests such as tympanometry or acoustic reflex testing.
- Results & clear explanationYour results are talked through in plain English — no jargon. You see exactly where your hearing sits and we explain what it means for everyday life.
- Your personalised planIf everything is normal, we say so honestly. If hearing aids would help, we'll talk through your options. If an ENT referral is needed, we'll write it for you — it's included in your consultation fee.
Your London audiology team
Meet Your London Private Audiologists
Every appointment at our Wimpole Street clinic is with a named, HCPC-registered audiologist. This is the team who will care for your hearing — fully credentialed, genuinely independent, and known for taking the time to get things right.
Nick Clive
Chief of Audiology
Practising audiology since 1999, including more than 16 years as Chief of Audiology on Harley Street. Specialises in complex hearing cases, invisible and custom fittings, tinnitus care and microsuction.
- HCPC HAD00170
- RHAD
- RCCP
- MSHAA
Mo Khan
Deputy Chief of Audiology
A HCPC-registered hearing aid dispenser who has practised for the best part of a decade in the Harley Street medical district. Known for thorough assessments, honest recommendations and unhurried care.
- HCPC HAD03074
- MSHAA
- BSc (Hons)
- MSc
Tim Johnson
Audiologist
MSc Audiological Science (UCL); came to audiology from sound engineering. Specialises in adult hearing-loss diagnostics, tinnitus, microsuction and custom hearing protection.
- HCPC HAD004892
- BSc (Hons)
- MSc
Agnieszka Blasiak
Hearing Aid Audiologist
Recently completed a Foundation Degree in Audiology at De Montfort University. Day-to-day role spans hearing-aid servicing and attentive patient aftercare.
- HCPC HAD005650
- Foundation Degree
Visit our London clinic
57a Wimpole Street, W1G — Five Minutes From Bond Street Tube
Our London clinic sits in the heart of the Harley Street medical district at 57a Wimpole Street, W1G 8YP. The nearest tube is Bond Street (Elizabeth, Central and Jubilee lines), about a 5-minute walk from our front door.
VIP Hearing Solutions — London (Wimpole Street)
57a Wimpole StreetLondon W1G 8YP- Opening hoursMon–Fri 9am–5pm. Same-day appointments where possible.
- By tubeBond Street (Elizabeth, Central, Jubilee) — ~5 min walk. Regent's Park (Bakerloo) — ~7 min. Oxford Circus — ~8 min.
- ParkingPaid on-street parking on Wimpole Street and surrounding streets. Central London parking is limited; the tube is usually easier.
- Areas we look afterMarylebone, Mayfair, City of Westminster, Fitzrovia, Regent's Park, Soho, Harley Street, Belgravia, Kensington, Chelsea, Central & Greater London.
Frequently asked questions
London Hearing Test — Your Questions Answered
How much does a hearing test cost in London?
A full hour-long diagnostic hearing test at our Wimpole Street clinic is £100. That includes case history, otoscopy, a complete pure-tone audiogram (air and bone conduction), a clear results discussion and a tailored management plan — with any ENT referral included in the fee. Additional tests — tympanometry, acoustic reflex or speech testing (£120) — are available where clinically indicated, quoted on top.
What does the hearing test include?
Your £100 consultation includes a detailed hearing history, an otoscopic ear health check, pure-tone audiometry in a sound-proof booth, an eardrum-health examination, a full discussion of your audiogram and a tailored hearing-loss management plan. If hearing aids are right for you, we explain your options across all seven leading brands. If we find something that needs ENT or specialist input, we refer you on with a clinical letter.
Will I get my results the same day?
Yes. Your audiologist explains your results during the appointment, walks you through your audiogram and gives you a personalised plan the same day. You leave knowing exactly how your hearing is and what your options are.
How long does the appointment take?
A full hour. We don't rush. The audiogram itself takes roughly 20 minutes; the rest is spent on the conversation that makes the difference — the history, the results explanation, and the tailored plan that follows.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No. Private audiology in the UK is a self-referral specialty, so you can book directly with us. If your results suggest an onward ENT referral is sensible, we'll write that referral on your behalf to your GP or chosen consultant.
How do I know if I need a hearing test?
Common early signs of hearing loss include asking people to repeat themselves, struggling to follow conversation in noisy rooms or restaurants, finding the TV volume too low when others find it loud, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), or family members mentioning your hearing before you do. Sudden one-sided hearing loss is a medical urgency — please book straight in or seek an immediate ENT review.
What if my hearing test shows I need hearing aids?
We talk you through your options across the seven leading hearing aid brands — Phonak, Starkey, Oticon, Widex, ReSound, Unitron and Signia — with our honest recommendation for your specific hearing loss and lifestyle. Every hearing aid fitting includes a free, no-obligation 30-day home trial.
What if you find wax during my appointment?
We'll discuss it. Significant wax can affect both the test and your day-to-day hearing, so we'll usually recommend microsuction ear wax removal first — then either test you the same day if time allows, or rebook you. Microsuction at our London clinic is £80.
I have tinnitus — can the hearing test help?
Yes. A full hearing test is the first step in understanding tinnitus, because the vast majority of tinnitus is linked to a change in hearing. We can pick up the underlying cochlear pattern and explain how it relates to what you are experiencing. For dedicated tinnitus management, see our London tinnitus clinic — a £100 appointment focused entirely on a bespoke tinnitus management plan.
Does private medical insurance cover this?
Yes — UK private medical insurers (Bupa, AXA, Cigna, Vitality, WPA, Aetna, Aviva, Healix and others) cover consultations and diagnostic audiology testing. Many of our London patients are referred to us by an ENT specialist and we bill the insurer directly. Note that insurance does not cover hearing aids themselves — those are paid for separately. See our insurance page.
Which audiologist will see me?
At our London clinic your appointment will be with Nick Clive, Mo Khan, Tim Johnson or Agnieszka Blasiak — all HCPC-registered. Nick (Chief of Audiology) is most often the clinician you'll see at Wimpole Street day-to-day. We can usually accommodate a request for a specific clinician when you book.
Will you try to sell me hearing aids?
No. We don't work for manufacturers, we work for you. If your test shows that hearing aids would genuinely help, we'll explain why and walk you through the options across all seven leading brands. If hearing aids wouldn't help, we'll tell you that too. The recommendation is always clinical, never commercial.
I'm not in central London — should I still come?
Wimpole Street is one of the easiest places in London to reach by tube — Bond Street is 5 minutes' walk away, Regent's Park 7 minutes, Oxford Circus 8 minutes. Many of our London patients come from across the city and the home counties. We also run clinics in Eastcote and Brentwood if either is closer for you.
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Expert Hearing Care, In The Heart Of Harley Street
£100 · full hour-long diagnostic · HCPC-registered audiologist · independent of all manufacturers. Let our London team help you hear the moments that matter.
VIP Hearing Solutions · 57a Wimpole Street, London W1G 8YP · Mon–Fri 9am–5pm