GP surgery in Halifax

Station Road Surgery

Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,263 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 23 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 61% of patients say their experience is good and 46% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 23% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 9 in Halifax Based on 109 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 26

  • Easy to get through on the phone22
  • Easy to contact online75
  • Good experience of getting in touch11
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment45

Quality of care 24

  • Patients rate the surgery as good7
  • Patients got what they needed31
  • Doctors and nurses listen21
  • Patients trust the staff15
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done82
  • Meets NHS clinical targets79
  • Children vaccinated on time76

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

46%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

61%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-7

change since last year

2025: 68% · 2026: 61%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone43%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away51%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face60%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)49%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 46% 57% 43%
Easy to contact via website 69% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 36% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 73% 85% 79%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 15%
Sees preferred clinician 43% 42% 52%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 58% 73% 63%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 56% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 40% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 82%
Treated with care and concern 79% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 60%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 85%
Needs were met 88% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 61% 77% 68%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 42%
Agreed a care plan 28% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 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
Saturday10am to 2:30pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 24 April 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AB
Phone
01422 410433
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.stationsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Calder & Ryburn PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B84001 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 8 September 2023

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

10,263registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.3%15.2%
Diabetes9.0%7.9%
Asthma9.1%6.6%
COPD2.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression22.7%14.3%
Obesity15.5%13.9%
Smoking19.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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Plane Trees Group Practice is 1.7 miles away, scores 70 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Station Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Station Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01422 410433.

How do patients rate Station Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at Station Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 46% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 23 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Station Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Station Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 8 September 2023).

What are the opening times of Station Road Surgery?

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 10am to 2:30pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 24 April 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Station Road Surgery?

Call 01422 410433 or visit its website, www.stationsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AB.

How many patients are registered at Station Road Surgery?

Around 10,263 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Calder & Ryburn 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.