GP surgery in Coventry

Bredon Avenue Surgery

232 Bredon Avenue, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2FD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,723 patients

Scores 62 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 81% of patients say their experience is good and 81% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 62% of GP surgeries in England. 14th of 37 in Coventry Based on 105 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 64

  • Easy to get through on the phone83
  • Easy to contact online38
  • Good experience of getting in touch58
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment51

Quality of care 58

  • Patients rate the surgery as good56
  • Patients got what they needed66
  • Doctors and nurses listen33
  • Patients trust the staff44
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done49
  • Meets NHS clinical targets69
  • Children vaccinated on time84

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

81%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

81%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+17

change since last year

2025: 63% · 2026: 81%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone78%
Had their call answered straight away28%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face79%
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 81% 57% 73%
Easy to contact via website 53% 58% 36%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 21% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 43%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 78% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 65%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 88%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 88%
Needs were met 93% 90% 77%
Overall
Overall experience good 81% 77% 63%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 88% 70% 62%
Discussed managing condition 38% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7am to 1pm 2:30pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday7am to 1pm 2:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday7am to 1pm 2:30pm to 6:30pm
Thursday7:30am to 1:30pm
Friday7am to 1pm 2:30pm to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 17 July 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
232 Bredon Avenue, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2FD
Phone
024 7645 8777
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Coventry Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M86038 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 18 February 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

2,723registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
82.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.3%15.2%
Diabetes9.3%7.9%
Asthma4.6%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.6%3.0%
Depression8.4%14.3%
Obesity13.2%13.9%
Smoking11.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4962%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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The Forum Health Centre is 1.3 miles away, scores 91 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Bredon Avenue Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bredon Avenue Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 024 7645 8777.

How do patients rate Bredon Avenue Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 81% of patients at Bredon Avenue Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 81% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 62 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bredon Avenue Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bredon Avenue Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 February 2016).

What are the opening times of Bredon Avenue Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 7am to 1pm 2:30pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7am to 1pm 2:30pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7am to 1pm 2:30pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 1:30pm, Friday 7am to 1pm 2:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 17 July 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bredon Avenue Surgery?

Call 024 7645 8777. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 232 Bredon Avenue, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2FD.

How many patients are registered at Bredon Avenue Surgery?

Around 2,723 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Coventry Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Coventry and Warwickshire 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.