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GP surgeries in Bridgwater
There are 6 NHS GP surgeries in Bridgwater (Somerset), serving around 67,526 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 6 are taking on new patients. Ranked 588th 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 | Cranleigh Gardens Medical CentreCranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, TA6 5JS | 73 | 88% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | North Petherton SurgeryMill Street, Bridgwater, TA6 6LX | 43 | 65% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Somerset Bridge Medical CentreStockmoor Park, Bridgwater, TA6 6LD | 37 | 70% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | East Quay Medical CentreEast Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 4GP | 22 | 45% | 72% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Redgate Medical CentreWeston Zoyland Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5BF | 16 | 55% | 66% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Taunton Road Medical Centre12-16 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3LS | 10 | 39% | 66% | Good | Yes |
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How Bridgwater compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 60% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 52% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 73% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 63% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 85% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 89% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 73% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Bridgwater?
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre has the highest GPScore in Bridgwater, 73 out of 100 (grade B). 86% 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 Bridgwater are taking on new patients?
6 of the 6 surgeries in Bridgwater were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre, North Petherton Surgery, Somerset Bridge Medical Centre, East Quay Medical Centre, Redgate Medical Centre 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 Bridgwater?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 60% of patients at surgeries in Bridgwater said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 73% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Bridgwater rated by inspectors?
6 of the 6 inspected surgeries in Bridgwater 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.