GP surgeries in Bicester: ratings and patient reviews
There are 3 GP practices in Bicester, with 57,600 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Bicester Health Centre (87%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,218 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 3 practices in Bicester with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 71% at Montgomery-House Surgery to 87% at Bicester Health Centre, with a median of 84% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Bicester Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (73%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester Health Centre | 20,246 | 87% | 73% | Good | 2,188 |
| Alchester Medical Group | 21,384 | 84% | 67% | Good | 2,304 |
| Montgomery-House Surgery | 15,970 | 71% | 37% | Good | 2,147 |
There are 2,218 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Bicester, close to England's 2,171 and Thames Valley's 2,121. Practices recorded 371 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 71% of them face to face. 37% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
16% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Bicester | Thames Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,218 | 2,121 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 371 | 451 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 71% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 37% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 16% | 18% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Bicester is osteoporosis (1.6% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is chronic kidney disease (2.3% against 4.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Bicester (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.7% | 14.3% | 7,140 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 13.0% | 15.2% | 7,506 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.4% | 6.6% | 3,469 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.3% | 7.9% | 2,907 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2,357 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.4% | 3.0% | 1,385 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 2.3% | 4.6% | 1,069 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1,128 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.6% | 1.2% | 306 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 895 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.3% | 1.9% | 768 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.9% | 1.1% | 526 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 510 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 345 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 332 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 386 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 267 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 245 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 181 |
How many GP practices are there in Bicester?
3, with 57,600 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Bicester do patients rate highest?
Bicester Health Centre: 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 Bicester?
2,218 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Bicester are face to face?
71% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.