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GP surgeries in Knowle
There are 3 NHS GP surgeries in Knowle (Bristol, City of), serving around 36,041 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 3 are taking on new patients. Ranked 406th of 726 towns in England.
All 3 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 | Wells Road Surgery233 Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2DF | 59 | 74% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Downton Road SurgeryKnowle West Health Park, Bristol, BS4 1WH | 44 | 72% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Priory Surgery326 Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2QJ | 32 | 55% | 79% | Good | Yes |
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How Knowle compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 67% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 62% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 73% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 62% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 95% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 89% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 82% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Knowle?
Wells Road Surgery has the highest GPScore in Knowle, 59 out of 100 (grade C). 80% 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 Knowle are taking on new patients?
3 of the 3 surgeries in Knowle were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Wells Road Surgery, Downton Road Surgery, Priory Surgery. 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 Knowle?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at surgeries in Knowle 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 Knowle rated by inspectors?
3 of the 3 inspected surgeries in Knowle 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.