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GP surgeries in Runcorn
There are 6 NHS GP surgeries in Runcorn (Halton), serving around 68,469 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 6 are taking on new patients. Ranked 612th 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 | Castlefields Health CentreThe Village Square, Runcorn, WA7 2ST | 65 | 69% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Brookvale PracticeHallwood Health Centre, Runcorn, WA7 2UT | 48 | 60% | 79% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Weaver Vale PracticeHospital Way, Runcorn, WA7 2UT | 26 | 48% | 67% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Tower House PracticeSt. Pauls Health Centre, Runcorn, WA7 1AB | 22 | 45% | 66% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Grove House PracticeSt. Pauls Health Centre, Runcorn, WA7 1AB | 14 | 45% | 72% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 6 | MurdishawGorsewood Road, Runcorn, WA7 6ES | 13 | 32% | 59% | Good | Yes |
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How Runcorn compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 50% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 49% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 72% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 65% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 89% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 71% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Runcorn?
Castlefields Health Centre has the highest GPScore in Runcorn, 65 out of 100 (grade B). 83% 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 Runcorn are taking on new patients?
6 of the 6 surgeries in Runcorn were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Castlefields Health Centre, Brookvale Practice, Weaver Vale Practice, Tower House Practice, Grove House Practice 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 Runcorn?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 50% of patients at surgeries in Runcorn 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 Runcorn rated by inspectors?
5 of the 6 inspected surgeries in Runcorn 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.