GP surgery in Cheshire East

Audlem Medical Practice

16 Cheshire Street, Audlem, Crewe, CW3 0AH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,034 patients

Scores 84 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 79% 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 84% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 14 in Cheshire East 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 73

  • Easy to get through on the phone81
  • Easy to contact online77
  • Good experience of getting in touch90
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment34

Quality of care 91

  • Patients rate the surgery as good82
  • Patients got what they needed66
  • Doctors and nurses listen98
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done65
  • Meets NHS clinical targets91
  • Children vaccinated on time98

What patients say

121 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

79%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away76%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week51%
Were seen face to face89%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 79% 57% 86%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 62%
Easy to contact via NHS App 78% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 95% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 93% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 11% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 98% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 99% 92% 90%
Needs were met 93% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 93% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 81% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 60%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 30%

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

Monday7:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday7:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 1 August 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
16 Cheshire Street, Audlem, Crewe, CW3 0AH
Phone
01270 811440
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Nantwich & Rural PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
N81001 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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 7 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

5,034registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
84.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.8%15.2%
Diabetes8.2%7.9%
Asthma7.6%6.6%
COPD2.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.7%3.0%
Depression10.1%14.3%
Obesity16.8%13.9%
Smoking7.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6484%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target70%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Audlem Medical Practicethis surgery8479%89%Yes
The SurgeryNantwich, CW5 8EW4.7 miles100100%99%Yes
Nantwich Health CentreNantwich, CW5 5NX5.4 miles7759%85%Yes
The Kiltearn Medical CentreNantwich, CW5 5NX5.4 miles1735%66%Yes
Tudor SurgeryNantwich, CW5 5NX5.4 miles6470%80%Yes
Market Drayton Medical PracticeMarket Drayton, TF9 3AL5.7 miles5147%83%Yes
Rope Green Medical CentreCrewe, CW2 5DA6.0 miles6140%87%Yes
Betley SurgeryCrewe, CW3 9BJ6.3 miles9792%96%
Madeley PracticeCrewe, CW3 9NQ6.8 miles9986%96%Yes
Ashley SurgeryMarket Drayton, TF9 4LF7.8 miles9995%98%Yes

The Surgery is 4.7 miles away, scores 100 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Audlem Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Audlem Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01270 811440.

How do patients rate Audlem Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Audlem Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 79% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 84 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Audlem Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Audlem Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 May 2026).

What are the opening times of Audlem Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 1 August 2019. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Audlem Medical Practice?

Call 01270 811440. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 16 Cheshire Street, Audlem, Crewe, CW3 0AH.

How many patients are registered at Audlem Medical Practice?

Around 5,034 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Nantwich & Rural 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.