GP surgery in Bradford

Bilton Medical Centre

120 City Road, Bradford, BD8 8JT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,149 patients

Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 69% of patients say their experience is good and 40% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 11% of GP surgeries in England. 34th of 44 in Bradford Based on 89 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 14

  • Easy to get through on the phone14
  • Easy to contact online19
  • Good experience of getting in touch14
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment31

Quality of care 11

  • Patients rate the surgery as good19
  • Patients got what they needed31
  • Doctors and nurses listen21
  • Patients trust the staff7
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done35
  • Meets NHS clinical targets7
  • Children vaccinated on time3

What patients say

89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

40%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

69%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 69% · 2026: 69%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone79%
Had their call answered straight away1%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day46%
Waited more than a week13%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 40% 57% 42%
Easy to contact via website 43% 58% 34%
Easy to contact via NHS App 55% 54% 36%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 72%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 86%
Good experience of contacting 61% 73% 57%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 52% 57% 39%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 60%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 73% 86% 73%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 85% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 89%
Needs were met 88% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 69% 77% 69%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 58% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 68% 46% 45%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 89 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 5 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
120 City Road, Bradford, BD8 8JT
Phone
01274 782080
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.biltonmedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Bradford City 4 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B83660 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 June 2022

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

6,149registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.9%15.2%
Diabetes11.9%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression11.2%14.3%
Obesity15.6%13.9%
Smoking16.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4948%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6461%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)81%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%

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Ashwell Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 30 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bilton Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bilton Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01274 782080.

How do patients rate Bilton Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 69% of patients at Bilton Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bilton Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bilton Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 June 2022).

What are the opening times of Bilton Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 September 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bilton Medical Centre?

Call 01274 782080 or visit its website, www.biltonmedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 120 City Road, Bradford, BD8 8JT.

How many patients are registered at Bilton Medical Centre?

Around 6,149 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bradford City 4 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.