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GP surgeries in Shiney Row and Penshaw
There are 3 NHS GP surgeries in Shiney Row and Penshaw (Sunderland), serving around 23,639 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well above the England average. 3 are taking on new patients. Ranked 16th 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 | Herrington Medical CentrePhiladelphia Lane, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4LE | 90 | 88% | 88% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 2 | Westbourne Medical GroupKelso Grove, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4RW | 83 | 81% | 85% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 3 | Grangewood SurgeryChester Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4RB | 76 | 86% | 85% | Good | Yes |
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How Shiney Row and Penshaw compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 85% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 55% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 84% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 81% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 90% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 86% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Shiney Row and Penshaw?
Herrington Medical Centre has the highest GPScore in Shiney Row and Penshaw, 90 out of 100 (grade A). 88% 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 Shiney Row and Penshaw are taking on new patients?
3 of the 3 surgeries in Shiney Row and Penshaw were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Herrington Medical Centre, Westbourne Medical Group, Grangewood 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 Shiney Row and Penshaw?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at surgeries in Shiney Row and Penshaw said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 84% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Shiney Row and Penshaw rated by inspectors?
3 of the 3 inspected surgeries in Shiney Row and Penshaw 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.