City and council area
GP surgeries in Bedford
There are 15 NHS GP surgeries in Bedford, serving around 204,376 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 13 are taking on new patients. Ranked 182nd of 294 council areas in England.
All 15 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 | Harrold Medical PracticePeach's Close, Bedford, MK43 7DX | 82 | 87% | 84% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Ashburnham Road Surgery8 Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1DS | 76 | 80% | 82% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Sharnbrook SurgeryTemplars Way, Bedford, MK44 1PZ | 72 | 68% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | The Vale Medical PracticeWootton Vale Hlth Liv Centre, Bedford, MK43 9JJ | 62 | 65% | 82% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Linden Road Surgery13 Linden Road, Bedford, MK40 2DQ | 61 | 71% | 87% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 6 | Priory Medical Centre48 the Glebe, Bedford, MK41 6GA | 52 | 68% | 82% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Great Barford Surgery26 Silver Street, Bedford, MK44 3HX | 51 | 63% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Putnoe Medical Centre Partnership93 Queens Drive, Bedford, MK41 9JE | 49 | 69% | 76% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Queens Park Health Centre23c Carlisle Road, Bedford, MK40 4HR | 30 | 52% | 64% | Good | Yes |
| 10 | King Street Surgery273 Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8QD | 29 | 38% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 11 | London Road Health Centre84-86 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT | 26 | 46% | 76% | Good | Yes |
| 12 | Goldington Avenue Surgery85 Goldington Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3DB | 24 | 45% | 71% | Good | Yes |
| 13 | The De Parys GroupEnhanced Services Centre, Bedford, MK40 2NT | 21 | 37% | 68% | Good | Yes |
| 14 | Cauldwell Medical CentreBedford Hospital, Bedford, MK42 9DJ | 2 | 31% | 59% | Good | – |
| 15 | Bedoc HealthcareUnit 16, Bedford, MK44 3WJ | – | – | – | Not rated | – |
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How Bedford compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 58% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 62% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 75% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 71% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 87% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 88% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 76% | 77% |
Areas within Bedford
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Bedford?
Harrold Medical Practice has the highest GPScore in Bedford, 82 out of 100 (grade A). 84% 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 Bedford are taking on new patients?
13 of the 15 surgeries in Bedford were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Harrold Medical Practice, Ashburnham Road Surgery, Sharnbrook Surgery, The Vale Medical Practice, Linden Road 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 Bedford?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 58% of patients at surgeries in Bedford said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 75% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Bedford rated by inspectors?
13 of the 14 inspected surgeries in Bedford 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.