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Ranked list of the top GP practices in Northumberland based on published CQC ratings and inspection dates.
Updated using the latest published CQC inspection data (latest inspection date in this area: 2025-04-25).
Ranked by computed score (overall + domain ratings + freshness).
| # | Name | Town | Postcode | CQC rating | Inspection date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Score: 48
NE42 5PW
|
PRUDHOE | NE42 5PW | Outstanding | 2018-11-07 |
| 2 |
Score: 48
NE22 6JX
|
BEDLINGTON | NE22 6JX | Outstanding | 2016-04-29 |
| 3 |
Score: 48
NE46 1QJ
|
HEXHAM | NE46 1QJ | Outstanding | 2015-11-19 |
| 4 |
Score: 47
NE48 2HE
|
HEXHAM | NE48 2HE | Outstanding | 2019-01-22 |
| 5 |
Score: 38
NE24 1HD
|
BLYTH | NE24 1HD | Good | 2025-04-25 |
| 6 |
Score: 38
NE65 7RW
|
MORPETH | NE65 7RW | Good | 2024-01-04 |
| 7 |
Score: 38
NE46 4BU
|
HEXHAM | NE46 4BU | Good | 2023-11-30 |
| 8 |
Score: 38
NE61 1JX
|
MORPETH | NE61 1JX | Good | 2023-01-19 |
| 9 |
Score: 38
NE45 5LG
|
CORBRIDGE | NE45 5LG | Good | 2022-10-18 |
| 10 |
Score: 37
NE61 1BJ
|
MORPETH | NE61 1BJ | Good | 2023-10-06 |
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