GP surgeries in Crediton: ratings and patient reviews
There are 2 GP practices in Crediton, with 21,773 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Dr AMJ Bower and Partners (87%, England 77%). Across the town there are 1,926 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 2 practices in Crediton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 69% at Redlands to 87% at Dr AMJ Bower and Partners, with a median of 78% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr AMJ Bower and Partners has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (83%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr AMJ Bower and Partners | 5,991 | 87% | 83% | Outstanding | 1,549 |
| Redlands | 15,782 | 69% | 53% | Good | 2,121 |
There are 1,926 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Crediton, fewer than England's 2,171 and Devon's 1,863. Practices recorded 703 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 48% of them face to face. 48% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
26% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.7% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Crediton | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,926 | 1,863 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 703 | 626 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 48% | 54% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 48% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 26% | 25% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Crediton is atrial fibrillation (3.2% against 2.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Crediton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.0% | 15.2% | 3,934 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.4% | 14.3% | 2,750 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.9% | 6.6% | 1,633 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.4% | 7.9% | 1,347 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.0% | 4.6% | 1,071 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.3% | 3.8% | 1,152 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 819 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.2% | 2.2% | 694 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 509 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 443 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 336 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 181 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 166 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 192 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 186 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 179 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 79 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 123 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 71 |
How many GP practices are there in Crediton?
2, with 21,773 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Crediton do patients rate highest?
Dr AMJ Bower and Partners: 87% 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 Crediton?
1,926 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Crediton are face to face?
48% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.