Town in North Tyneside
GP surgeries in Whitley Bay
There are 4 NHS GP surgeries in Whitley Bay (North Tyneside), serving around 42,138 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well above the England average. 4 are taking on new patients. Ranked 14th of 726 towns in England.
All 4 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 | Bridge and Monkseaton Medical PracticeCauldwell Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE25 9PH | 94 | 81% | 92% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Whitley Bay Health CentreWhitley Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2ND | 94 | 75% | 90% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 3 | Beaumont Park SurgeryThe Surgery, Whitley Bay, NE25 9XJ | 76 | 84% | 87% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Marine Avenue Medical CentreMarine Avenue Health Centre, Whitley Bay, NE26 3LW | 73 | 86% | 81% | Good | Yes |
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How Whitley Bay compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 81% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 64% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 86% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 77% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 94% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 96% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 87% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Whitley Bay
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Whitley Bay?
Bridge and Monkseaton Medical Practice has the highest GPScore in Whitley Bay, 94 out of 100 (grade A). 92% 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 Whitley Bay are taking on new patients?
4 of the 4 surgeries in Whitley Bay were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Bridge and Monkseaton Medical Practice, Whitley Bay Health Centre, Beaumont Park Surgery, Marine Avenue 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 Whitley Bay?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at surgeries in Whitley Bay said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 86% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Whitley Bay rated by inspectors?
4 of the 4 inspected surgeries in Whitley Bay 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.