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GP surgeries in Margate
There are 5 NHS GP surgeries in Margate (Thanet), serving around 72,264 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 4 are taking on new patients. Ranked 577th of 726 towns in England.
All 5 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 | Westgate Surgery60 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8SN | 84 | 75% | 91% | Good | No |
| 2 | Northdown & Dashwood SurgeryNorthdown Park Road, Margate, CT9 2TR | 30 | 52% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Birchington Medical CentreMinnis Road, Birchington, CT7 9HQ | 23 | 48% | 71% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Bethesda Medical CentrePalm Bay Avenue, Margate, CT9 3NR | 18 | 40% | 69% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | The Limes Medical CentreTrinity Square, Margate, CT9 1QY | 17 | 34% | 72% | Good | Yes |
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How Margate compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 51% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 50% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 72% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 70% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 87% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 76% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Margate?
Westgate Surgery has the highest GPScore in Margate, 84 out of 100 (grade A). 91% 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 Margate are taking on new patients?
4 of the 5 surgeries in Margate were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Northdown & Dashwood Surgery, Birchington Medical Centre, Bethesda Medical Centre, The Limes Medical Centre. 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 Margate?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 51% of patients at surgeries in Margate said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 72% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Margate rated by inspectors?
5 of the 5 inspected surgeries in Margate 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.