GP surgeries in Alton: ratings and patient reviews
There are 4 GP practices in Alton, with 40,232 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Dr Philip West (98%, England 77%). Across the town there are 1,558 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 4 practices in Alton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 81% at Chawton Park Surgery to 98% at Dr Philip West, with a median of 91% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Philip West has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (93%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Philip West | 4,883 | 98% | 93% | Good | 1,755 |
| Watercress Medical, Mansfield Park Surgery | 6,796 | 95% | 92% | Good | 1,297 |
| The Wilson Practice | 17,049 | 87% | 48% | Good | 1,695 |
| Chawton Park Surgery | 11,504 | 81% | 78% | Good | 1,485 |
There are 1,558 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Alton, fewer than England's 2,171 and Hampshire and Isle of Wight's 2,039. Practices recorded 558 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 63% of them face to face. 46% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
26% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Alton | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,558 | 2,039 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 558 | 526 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 63% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 26% | 21% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Alton is dementia (1.2% against 0.8%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Alton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 19.0% | 14.3% | 6,282 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.5% | 15.2% | 7,024 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.4% | 6.6% | 2,816 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.2% | 7.9% | 2,405 |
| Cancer | All ages | 6.0% | 3.8% | 2,405 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.4% | 4.6% | 1,785 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1,344 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.2% | 3.0% | 1,272 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1,033 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.6% | 1.2% | 303 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.4% | 1.9% | 566 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.2% | 0.8% | 501 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 397 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 325 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 320 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 252 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 297 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 154 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 137 |
How many GP practices are there in Alton?
4, with 40,232 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Alton do patients rate highest?
Dr Philip West: 98% 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 Alton?
1,558 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Alton are face to face?
63% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.