GP surgery in Wolverhampton

Ashfield Road Surgery

39 Ashfield Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6QX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,197 patients

Scores 73 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 72% 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.

Good Scores higher than 73% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 24 in Wolverhampton Based on 121 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 84

  • Easy to get through on the phone69
  • Easy to contact online65
  • Good experience of getting in touch86
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment83

Quality of care 56

  • Patients rate the surgery as good60
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen32
  • Patients trust the staff56
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done69
  • Meets NHS clinical targets30
  • Children vaccinated on time21

What patients say

121 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

72%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone39%
Had their call answered straight away25%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away39%

The appointment

Were seen the same day31%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face88%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 72% 57% 71%
Easy to contact via website 64% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 11% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 77%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 83% 69% 80%
Remote appointment 12% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 96%
Needs were met 93% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 45% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 67% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 121 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
39 Ashfield Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6QX
Phone
01902 783372
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ashfieldroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wolverhampton North Network PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M92609 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Dr Dhillon & Dr Paul Branch
Pendeford Health Centre, Whitburn Close, Pendeford, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NJ · 01902 780238

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Tactile flooring: ridged or raised surface, to warn of hazards
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 1 August 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

6,197registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.7%15.2%
Diabetes11.1%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD1.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.1%3.0%
Depression18.3%14.3%
Obesity26.2%13.9%
Smoking14.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4975%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Ashfield Road Surgerythis surgery7372%82%Yes
Fordhouses Medical CentreWolverhampton, WV10 6RU0.3 miles3156%72%Yes
Probert Road SurgeryWolverhampton, WV10 6AR0.5 miles8098%91%Yes
Prestbury Medical PracticeWolverhampton, WV10 8EA0.7 miles2135%69%Yes
Bagary's Medical PracticeWolverhampton, WV10 9SX1.4 miles1250%69%Yes
Showell Park Health CentreWolverhampton, WV10 9ST1.4 miles3860%76%Yes
Poplars Medical CentreWolverhampton, WV10 9PG1.4 miles8988%88%Yes
Keats Grove SurgeryWolverhampton, WV10 8LY1.6 miles637%60%Yes
Primrose Lane PracticeWolverhampton, WV10 8RN1.6 miles6873%78%Yes
Dr ST Pierre-LibbertonWolverhampton, WV10 8PJ1.7 miles3764%78%Yes

Poplars Medical Centre is 1.4 miles away, scores 89 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Ashfield Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Ashfield Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01902 783372.

How do patients rate Ashfield Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Ashfield Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 73 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Ashfield Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Ashfield Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 August 2026).

What are the opening times of Ashfield Road Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, 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 29 May 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Ashfield Road Surgery?

Call 01902 783372 or visit its website, www.ashfieldroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 39 Ashfield Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6QX.

Does Ashfield Road Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Ashfield Road Surgery also runs Dr Dhillon & Dr Paul Branch (Pendeford Health Centre, Whitburn Close, Pendeford, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NJ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Ashfield Road Surgery?

Around 6,197 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wolverhampton North Network PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Black Country 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.