GP surgeries in Whitley Bay: ratings and patient reviews
There are 5 GP practices in Whitley Bay, with 46,743 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Bridge and Monkseaton Medical Practice (92%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,054 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 5 practices in Whitley Bay with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 81% at Marine Avenue Medical Centre to 92% at Bridge and Monkseaton Medical Practice, with a median of 87% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Marine Avenue Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (86%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge and Monkseaton Medical Practice | 13,343 | 92% | 81% | Good | 1,988 |
| Dr Colvin and Partners | 13,457 | 90% | 75% | Outstanding | 1,707 |
| Beaumont Park Surgery | 6,124 | 87% | 84% | Good | 2,187 |
| NPC Elsdon | 4,394 | 86% | 80% | Good | 1,770 |
| Marine Avenue Medical Centre | 9,425 | 81% | 86% | Good | 3,271 |
There are 2,054 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Whitley Bay, close to England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 468 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 70% of them face to face. 34% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
25% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Whitley Bay | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,054 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 468 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 70% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 34% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 25% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Whitley Bay is stroke and tia (2.7% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.5% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Whitley Bay (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.5% | 15.2% | 7,651 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 11.7% | 14.3% | 4,428 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.7% | 6.6% | 3,405 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.3% | 7.9% | 2,780 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.0% | 3.8% | 2,301 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.5% | 4.6% | 1,679 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.8% | 3.0% | 1,743 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1,289 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1,244 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 905 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 682 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 488 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 360 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 324 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 367 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 303 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 275 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 267 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.5% | 1.2% | 110 |
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How many GP practices are there in Whitley Bay?
5, with 46,743 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Whitley Bay do patients rate highest?
Bridge and Monkseaton Medical Practice: 92% 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 Whitley Bay?
2,054 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Whitley Bay are face to face?
70% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.