City and council area
GP surgeries in Watford
There are 6 NHS GP surgeries in Watford, serving around 85,900 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 5 are taking on new patients. Ranked 143rd of 294 council areas 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 | Bridgewater SurgeriesBridgewater House, Watford, WD18 7QR | 83 | 65% | 91% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | The Elms Surgery38 the Avenue, Watford, WD17 4NT | 81 | 86% | 83% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 3 | Garston Medical Centre6a North Western Avenue, Watford, WD25 9GP | 47 | 64% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Watford Health CentreGround Floor, Watford, WD18 0JP | 24 | 44% | 71% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Suthergrey House Medical Centre37a St. Johns Road, Watford, WD17 1LS | 21 | 45% | 69% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Sas West HertsBridgewater Surgeries, Watford, WD18 7QR | – | – | – | Not rated | No |
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How Watford compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 61% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 59% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 77% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 76% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 80% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Watford
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Watford?
Bridgewater Surgeries has the highest GPScore in Watford, 83 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 Watford are taking on new patients?
5 of the 6 surgeries in Watford were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Bridgewater Surgeries, The Elms Surgery, Garston Medical Centre, Watford Health Centre, Suthergrey 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 Watford?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at surgeries in Watford said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 77% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Watford rated by inspectors?
4 of the 5 inspected surgeries in Watford 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.