GP surgery in Cheshire East

Alderley Edge Medical Centre

Talbot Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7EP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,693 patients

Scores 94 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 98% of patients say their experience is good and 91% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 94% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 14 in Cheshire East Based on 111 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 93

  • Easy to get through on the phone95
  • Easy to contact online78
  • Good experience of getting in touch94
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment76

Quality of care 91

  • Patients rate the surgery as good99
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen88
  • Patients trust the staff96
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done64
  • Meets NHS clinical targets58
  • Children vaccinated on time53

What patients say

111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

91%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

98%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 95% · 2026: 98%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away75%

The appointment

Were seen the same day20%
Waited more than a week46%
Were seen face to face89%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 91% 57% 92%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 61%
Easy to contact via NHS App 56% 54% 68%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 59%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 94%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 92% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 84% 57% 84%
Waiting time was about right 80% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 11% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 95% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 99% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 93%
Needs were met 93% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 98% 77% 95%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 90%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 89%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 34%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 111 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 4 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Talbot Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7EP
Phone
01625 584545
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.alderleyedgegp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Chaw (Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N81033 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Dr Merchant and Partners
Hope Cottage, 5 Macclesfield Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4BW

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 28 May 2026

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,693registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.7%15.2%
Diabetes4.7%7.9%
Asthma5.9%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression12.3%14.3%
Obesity5.6%13.9%
Smoking5.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Alderley Edge Medical Centrethis surgery9491%98%Yes
Wilmslow Health CentreWilmslow, SK9 5HX1.3 miles3755%81%Yes
Kenmore Medical CentreWilmslow, SK9 1PA1.4 miles7958%90%Yes
David Lewis Medical PracticeAlderley Edge, SK9 7UD2.5 miles97%
Chelford SurgeryMacclesfield, SK11 9BS3.0 miles9986%99%Yes
Handforth Health CentreWilmslow, SK9 3HL3.1 miles9584%96%Yes
Heald Green Health Centre 2Cheadle, SK8 3JD4.6 miles5156%78%Yes
Finney Lane SurgeryCheadle, SK8 3JD4.6 miles7758%85%Yes
Hulme Hall Medical GroupCheadle, SK8 6LU4.7 miles8858%93%Yes
Cheadle Hulme Medical GroupCheadle, SK8 6LU4.7 miles8853%91%Yes

Common questions

Is Alderley Edge Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Alderley Edge Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01625 584545.

How do patients rate Alderley Edge Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 98% of patients at Alderley Edge Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 91% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 94 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Alderley Edge Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Alderley Edge Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 May 2026).

What are the opening times of Alderley Edge Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 4 December 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Alderley Edge Medical Centre?

Call 01625 584545 or visit its website, www.alderleyedgegp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Talbot Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7EP.

Does Alderley Edge Medical Centre have a branch surgery?

Yes. Alderley Edge Medical Centre also runs Dr Merchant and Partners (Hope Cottage, 5 Macclesfield Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4BW). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Alderley Edge Medical Centre?

Around 8,693 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chaw (Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow) PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Cheshire and Merseyside NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.