GP surgeries in Bedford: ratings and patient reviews
There are 17 GP practices in Bedford, with 247,915 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Dr Sulakshana and Partners (88%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,413 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 17 practices in Bedford with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 64% at Queens Park Health Centre to 88% at Dr Sulakshana and Partners, with a median of 79% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Harrold Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (87%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sulakshana and Partners | 12,156 | 88% | 66% | Good | 2,279 |
| Linden Road Surgery | 6,189 | 87% | 71% | Requires improvement | 1,433 |
| Harrold Medical Practice | 6,661 | 84% | 87% | Good | 3,353 |
| Sharnbrook Surgery | 5,935 | 83% | 68% | Good | 1,439 |
| Greensand Surgery - Ampthill | 10,152 | 83% | 71% | Good | 1,960 |
| The Vale Medical Practice - Wootton | 19,188 | 82% | 65% | Good | 4,004 |
| Priory Medical Practice | 7,637 | 82% | 68% | Good | 3,870 |
| Ashburnham Road Surgery | 4,121 | 82% | 80% | Good | 2,493 |
| Houghton Close Surgery | 11,657 | 79% | 70% | Good | 1,735 |
| Putnoe Medical Centre | 17,986 | 76% | 69% | Good | 1,713 |
| London Road Surgery | 22,868 | 76% | 46% | Good | 3,330 |
| King Street Surgery | 20,934 | 75% | 38% | Good | 2,150 |
| Great Barford Surgery | 5,056 | 75% | 63% | Good | 2,107 |
| Goldington Avenue Surgery | 18,074 | 71% | 45% | Good | 2,023 |
| De Parys Medical Centre | 46,198 | 68% | 37% | Good | 2,381 |
| Marston Forest Healthcare | 10,489 | 65% | 53% | – | 3,328 |
| Queens Park Health Centre | 22,614 | 64% | 52% | Good | 4,000 |
There are 2,413 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Bedford, more than England's 2,171 and Central East's 2,348. Practices recorded 751 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 42% of them face to face. 57% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 18% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Bedford | Central East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,413 | 2,348 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 751 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 42% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 57% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 18% | 17% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Bedford is diabetes (8.9% against 7.9%), and the furthest below is copd (1.5% against 1.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | Bedford (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.7% | 15.2% | 37,354 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.0% | 14.3% | 26,284 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.9% | 7.9% | 17,037 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.3% | 6.6% | 16,361 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.2% | 4.6% | 7,936 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.9% | 3.8% | 9,266 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.9% | 3.0% | 6,837 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5,197 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 4,196 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 3,504 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2,633 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2,601 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.1% | 1.2% | 948 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,642 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,936 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,380 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,389 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,371 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1,042 |
How many GP practices are there in Bedford?
17, with 247,915 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Bedford do patients rate highest?
Dr Sulakshana and Partners: 88% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients are there per GP in Bedford?
2,413 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Bedford are face to face?
42% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.