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GP surgeries in Ashton-under-Lyne
There are 8 NHS GP surgeries in Ashton-under-Lyne (Tameside), serving around 57,726 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 8 are taking on new patients. Ranked 674th of 726 towns in England.
All 8 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 | Stamford House2 Princess Street, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 9QH | 76 | 85% | 85% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Waterloo Medical Centre1 Dunkerley Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9EJ | 31 | 70% | 72% | Inadequate | Yes |
| 3 | HT Practice156 Stockport Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0NW | 30 | 55% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | West End Medical Centre98-102 Stockport Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0LH | 27 | 47% | 81% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Ashton Medical GroupChapel Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6EW | 15 | 56% | 69% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Albion Medical Practice1 Albion Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6HF | 3 | 37% | 53% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Ashton GP ServiceAshton Primary Care Centre, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 7SR | 2 | 42% | 63% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Gordon Street Medical Centre171 Mossley Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6NE | 2 | 36% | 50% | Good | Yes |
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How Ashton-under-Lyne compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 54% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 40% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 64% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 58% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 83% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 90% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 69% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Stamford House has the highest GPScore in Ashton-under-Lyne, 76 out of 100 (grade B). 85% 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-under-Lyne are taking on new patients?
8 of the 8 surgeries in Ashton-under-Lyne were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Stamford House, Waterloo Medical Centre, HT Practice, West End Medical Centre, Ashton Medical Group 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-under-Lyne?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 54% of patients at surgeries in Ashton-under-Lyne said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 64% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Ashton-under-Lyne rated by inspectors?
7 of the 8 inspected surgeries in Ashton-under-Lyne are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, and 1 is rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
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.