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GP surgeries in Sheldon
There are 5 NHS GP surgeries in Sheldon (Birmingham), serving around 24,592 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 5 are taking on new patients. Ranked 237th 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 | The Sheldon Medical Centre169 Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3TT | 97 | 100% | 97% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Coventry Road Practice2314 Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3JS | 78 | 90% | 87% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Cranes Park Road Surgery25 Cranes Park Road, Birmingham, B26 3SE | 66 | 82% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Church Road Surgery90 Church Road, Birmingham, B26 3TP | 39 | 45% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Downsfield Medical Centre315 Sheldon Heath Road, Birmingham, B26 2TY | 5 | 53% | 63% | Good | Yes |
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How Sheldon compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 75% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 67% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 80% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 77% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 82% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Sheldon?
The Sheldon Medical Centre has the highest GPScore in Sheldon, 97 out of 100 (grade A). 97% 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 Sheldon are taking on new patients?
5 of the 5 surgeries in Sheldon were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including The Sheldon Medical Centre, Coventry Road Practice, Cranes Park Road Surgery, Church Road Surgery, Downsfield 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 Sheldon?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at surgeries in Sheldon said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 81% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Sheldon rated by inspectors?
5 of the 5 inspected surgeries in Sheldon 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.