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GP surgeries in Ashton-in-Makerfield
There are 6 NHS GP surgeries in Ashton-in-Makerfield (Wigan), serving around 38,818 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 6 are taking on new patients. Ranked 77th of 726 towns in England.
All 6 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryn Cross Surgery246 Wigan Road, Wigan, WN4 0AR | 99 | 93% | 95% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Billinge Medical PracticeFirst Floor Garswood Surgery, Wigan, WN4 0XD | 82 | 78% | 93% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | MedicentreCouncil Avenue, Wigan, WN4 9AZ | 81 | 69% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Bryn Street SurgeryAshton Health Centre, Wigan, WN4 9AZ | 78 | 72% | 85% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Garswood SurgeryBillinge Road, Wigan, WN4 0XD | 63 | 85% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Ashton Medical Centre120 Wigan Road, Wigan, WN4 9SU | 27 | 56% | 68% | Good | Yes |
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How Ashton-in-Makerfield compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 76% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 63% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 82% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 77% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 90% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 95% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 94% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 83% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Bryn Cross Surgery has the highest GPScore in Ashton-in-Makerfield, 99 out of 100 (grade A). 95% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Ashton-in-Makerfield are taking on new patients?
6 of the 6 surgeries in Ashton-in-Makerfield were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Bryn Cross Surgery, Billinge Medical Practice, Medicentre, Bryn Street Surgery, Garswood Surgery and others. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at surgeries in Ashton-in-Makerfield said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 82% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Ashton-in-Makerfield rated by inspectors?
6 of the 6 inspected surgeries in Ashton-in-Makerfield are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.