GP surgeries in Alderley Edge: ratings and patient reviews
There are 2 GP practices in Alderley Edge, with 8,776 registered patients between them (September 2026). Across the town there are 1,303 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 Alderley Edge with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 97% at David Lewis GP service to 98% at Alderley Edge Medical Practice, with a median of 98% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Alderley Edge Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (91%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderley Edge Medical Practice | 8,655 | 98% | 91% | Good | 1,367 |
| David Lewis GP service | 121 | 97% | -9700% | Good | 303 |
There are 1,303 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Alderley Edge, fewer than England's 2,171 and Cheshire and Merseyside's 1,971. Practices recorded 530 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 85% of them face to face. 30% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
28% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Alderley Edge | Cheshire and Merseyside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,303 | 1,971 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 530 | 492 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 85% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 30% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 7% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 28% | 20% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Alderley Edge is osteoporosis (2.1% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Alderley Edge (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.7% | 15.2% | 1,365 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.3% | 14.3% | 882 |
| Cancer | All ages | 6.3% | 3.8% | 546 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.9% | 6.6% | 492 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.6% | 4.6% | 403 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 4.7% | 7.9% | 340 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.6% | 3.0% | 314 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.3% | 2.2% | 284 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 217 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.1% | 1.2% | 92 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 132 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.4% | 0.8% | 120 |
| COPD | All ages | 0.9% | 1.9% | 82 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 67 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 63 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 49 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.5% | 0.8% | 39 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 33 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 22 |
How many GP practices are there in Alderley Edge?
2, with 8,776 registered patients in September 2026.
How many patients are there per GP in Alderley Edge?
1,303 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Alderley Edge are face to face?
85% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.