GP surgery in Ashton-under-Lyne

Stamford House

2 Princess Street, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 9QH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,926 patients

Scores 76 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 85% 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 76% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 8 in Ashton-under-Lyne Based on 111 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 81

  • Easy to get through on the phone89
  • Easy to contact online25
  • Good experience of getting in touch86
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment67

Quality of care 67

  • Patients rate the surgery as good70
  • Patients got what they needed67
  • Doctors and nurses listen68
  • Patients trust the staff32
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done65
  • Meets NHS clinical targets42
  • Children vaccinated on time60

What patients say

111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

85%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away67%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week17%
Were seen face to face77%
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 85% 57% 69%
Easy to contact via website 47% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 64% 54% 52%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 49% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 87% 84% 72%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 88% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 76% 57% 56%
Waiting time was about right 77% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 90%
Needs were met 93% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 76%
Supported by local services 57% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 56% 43% 53%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 27%

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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 26 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 Princess Street, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 9QH
Phone
0161 344 0803
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.stamfordhousemedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Ashton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
P89609 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • 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 17 August 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?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,926registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension19.2%15.2%
Diabetes10.5%7.9%
Asthma6.5%6.6%
COPD3.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression23.4%14.3%
Obesity16.3%13.9%
Smoking18.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)93%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target77%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Stamford Housethis surgery7685%85%Yes
Gordon Street Medical CentreAshton-under-Lyne, OL6 6NE0.1 mile236%50%Yes
Albion Medical PracticeAshton-under-Lyne, OL6 6HF0.5 miles337%53%Yes
Ashton Medical GroupAshton-under-Lyne, OL6 6EW0.5 miles1556%69%Yes
St. Andrew's House SurgeryStalybridge, SK15 2AU1.0 miles9692%94%Yes
Ashton GP ServiceAshton Under Lyne, OL6 7SR1.0 miles242%63%Yes
Staveleigh Medical CentreStalybridge, SK15 2AE1.0 miles8080%86%Yes
Waterloo Medical CentreAshton-under-Lyne, OL7 9EJ1.1 miles3170%72%Yes
Grosvenor Medical CentreStalybridge, SK15 1RZ1.2 miles7886%90%Yes
Dukinfield Medical PracticeDukinfield, SK16 4DB1.2 miles4868%76%Yes

St. Andrew's House Surgery is 1.0 miles away, scores 96 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Stamford House taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Stamford House was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0161 344 0803.

How do patients rate Stamford House?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Stamford House said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 85% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 76 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Stamford House?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Stamford House as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 August 2016).

What are the opening times of Stamford House?

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 26 January 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Stamford House?

Call 0161 344 0803 or visit its website, www.stamfordhousemedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Princess Street, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 9QH.

How many patients are registered at Stamford House?

Around 4,926 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Ashton PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Greater Manchester 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.