GP surgeries in Christchurch: ratings and patient reviews
There are 6 GP practices in Christchurch, with 59,642 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Stour Surgery (93%, England 77%). Across the town there are 1,693 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 6 practices in Christchurch with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 78% at Christchurch Medical Practice to 93% at Stour Surgery, with a median of 82% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Stour Surgery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stour Surgery | 10,893 | 93% | 93% | Good | 1,865 |
| Twin Oaks Medical Centre | 5,645 | 89% | 83% | Good | 1,911 |
| Farmhouse Surgery | 5,643 | 83% | 84% | Inadequate | 1,902 |
| The Grove Surgery | 6,765 | 81% | 71% | Good | 996 |
| Highcliffe Medical Centre | 15,352 | 80% | 30% | Good | 1,758 |
| Christchurch Medical Practice | 15,344 | 78% | 38% | Good | 1,933 |
There are 1,693 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Christchurch, fewer than England's 2,171 and Dorset's 1,904. Practices recorded 684 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 57% of them face to face. 40% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
32% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Christchurch | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,693 | 1,904 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 684 | 612 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 57% | 63% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 40% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 32% | 26% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Christchurch is atrial fibrillation (4.2% against 2.2%), and the furthest below is depression (10.4% against 14.3%).
| Condition register | Age group | Christchurch (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 20.1% | 15.2% | 12,082 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 10.4% | 14.3% | 5,281 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 8.6% | 4.6% | 4,352 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.0% | 6.6% | 4,649 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.9% | 7.9% | 4,060 |
| Cancer | All ages | 6.0% | 3.8% | 3,627 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 5.1% | 3.0% | 3,095 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2,550 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2,017 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1,233 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1,132 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.5% | 1.2% | 489 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.3% | 0.8% | 788 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.2% | 0.8% | 635 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 577 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 537 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 467 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 368 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 364 |
How many GP practices are there in Christchurch?
6, with 59,642 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Christchurch do patients rate highest?
Stour Surgery: 93% 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 Christchurch?
1,693 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Christchurch are face to face?
57% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.