Town in Knowsley
GP surgeries in Prescot
There are 5 NHS GP surgeries in Prescot (Knowsley), serving around 35,925 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 5 are taking on new patients. Ranked 169th 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 | Rainhill Village Surgery529 Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 4LP | 87 | 78% | 90% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Longton Medical Centre451 Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 4LL | 75 | 65% | 82% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Prescot Medical CentrePrescot P/Care Res Centre, Prescot, L34 1ND | 73 | 88% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Cedar Cross Medical CentreWhiston Pcrc, Prescot, L35 3SX | 55 | 63% | 90% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Park House Medical CentrePrescot P/Care Res Centre, Prescot, L34 1ND | 17 | 32% | 69% | Good | Yes |
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How Prescot compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 65% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 51% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 80% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 71% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 91% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 95% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 94% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 84% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Prescot
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Prescot?
Rainhill Village Surgery has the highest GPScore in Prescot, 87 out of 100 (grade A). 90% 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 Prescot are taking on new patients?
5 of the 5 surgeries in Prescot were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Rainhill Village Surgery, Longton Medical Centre, Prescot Medical Centre, Cedar Cross Medical Centre, Park House 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 Prescot?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at surgeries in Prescot said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 80% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Prescot rated by inspectors?
5 of the 5 inspected surgeries in Prescot 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.