GP surgery in Bradford

Ashwell Medical Centre

Ashwell Road, Manningham, Bradford, BD8 9DP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,056 patients

Scores 30 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 64% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 30% of GP surgeries in England. 22nd of 44 in Bradford Based on 98 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 48

  • Easy to get through on the phone54
  • Easy to contact online36
  • Good experience of getting in touch25
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment69

Quality of care 14

  • Patients rate the surgery as good21
  • Patients got what they needed13
  • Doctors and nurses listen22
  • Patients trust the staff26
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done54
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time2

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone90%
Had their call answered straight away22%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away74%

The appointment

Were seen the same day47%
Waited more than a week12%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)68%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 37%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 36%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 45% 31% 47%
Sees preferred clinician 47% 42% 23%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 11%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 80% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 90%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 83%
Needs were met 84% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 60%
Supported by local services 70% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 69% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 66% 46% 69%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 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 9 March 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Ashwell Road, Manningham, Bradford, BD8 9DP
Phone
01274 490409
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ashwellmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bradford North West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B83641 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 14 October 2021

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

10,056registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.8%15.2%
Diabetes14.3%7.9%
Asthma7.5%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression14.4%14.3%
Obesity24.7%13.9%
Smoking15.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)80%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)95%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target50%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check58%78%
Asthma: annual review82%66%

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The Lister Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 46 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Ashwell Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Ashwell Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01274 490409.

How do patients rate Ashwell Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Ashwell Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 30 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Ashwell Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Ashwell Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 14 October 2021).

What are the opening times of Ashwell 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 9 March 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Ashwell Medical Centre?

Call 01274 490409 or visit its website, www.ashwellmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Ashwell Road, Manningham, Bradford, BD8 9DP.

How many patients are registered at Ashwell Medical Centre?

Around 10,056 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bradford North West PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire 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.