Atrial fibrillation prevalence at GP practices in England
2.2% of registered patients in England were on a GP practice register for atrial fibrillation in 2024/25 (1,427,589 patients). That compares with 1.7% in 2015/16. By integrated care board it ranges from 0.9% in North East London to 3.4% in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Latest data: 2024/25. Quality and Outcomes Framework registers, 2024/25.
The 15 highest and 15 lowest council areas, for practices located in each (areas with 20,000+ registered patients).
| Council area | Prevalence | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|
| Rother | 4.5% | 4,147 |
| North Norfolk | 4.3% | 4,052 |
| East Devon | 4.2% | 5,645 |
| East Lindsey | 4.2% | 6,320 |
| New Forest | 4.1% | 7,767 |
| Dorset | 4.0% | 14,682 |
| Fylde | 4.0% | 2,995 |
| South Hams | 3.9% | 2,657 |
| Rutland | 3.8% | 1,626 |
| West Devon | 3.7% | 2,042 |
| Derbyshire Dales | 3.6% | 2,572 |
| Wyre | 3.6% | 4,068 |
| Arun | 3.6% | 5,759 |
| Malvern Hills | 3.6% | 2,680 |
| East Suffolk | 3.5% | 8,693 |
| Haringey | 1.0% | 3,623 |
| Redbridge | 1.0% | 3,924 |
| Wandsworth | 1.0% | 4,338 |
| Westminster | 1.0% | 3,161 |
| Lewisham | 1.0% | 3,415 |
| Slough | 1.0% | 1,788 |
| Barking and Dagenham | 0.9% | 2,604 |
| Islington | 0.9% | 2,824 |
| Southwark | 0.9% | 3,443 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 0.9% | 2,979 |
| Lambeth | 0.8% | 3,556 |
| Brent | 0.8% | 4,489 |
| Hackney | 0.8% | 2,689 |
| Newham | 0.6% | 2,764 |
| Tower Hamlets | 0.6% | 2,167 |
The 10 practices with the highest and lowest prevalence among those with 3,000+ patients in the register's age group.
| Practice | Town | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|
| Fountains Medical Practice | Chester | 6.2% |
| Penny's Hill Practice | Ferndown | 6.1% |
| Beacon Medical Centre | Sidmouth | 5.9% |
| Townsend House Medical Centre | Seaton | 5.8% |
| Chillington Health Centre | Kingsbridge | 5.8% |
| Dr P Stocks & Partners | Bexhill On Sea | 5.7% |
| Sheringham Medical Practice | Sheringham | 5.6% |
| Marisco Medical Practice | Mablethorpe | 5.6% |
| Grove House Surgery | Bognor Regis | 5.6% |
| Barn Surgery | Worthing | 5.6% |
| University Medical Centre | Bath | 0.1% |
| The Meridian Practice | Coventry | 0.1% |
| University of Sussex Health Centre | Brighton | 0.1% |
| Campus View Medical Centre | Loughborough | 0.1% |
| Bradford Student Health Service | Bradford | 0.0% |
| University of Bristol | Bristol | 0.0% |
| Sunrise Medical Practice | Nottingham | 0.0% |
| University Health Service | Sheffield | 0.0% |
| King's College London NHS Health Centre | London | 0.0% |
| Leeds Student Medical Practice | Leeds | 0.0% |
How common is atrial fibrillation in England?
2.2% of registered patients were on a GP register for atrial fibrillation in 2024/25.
Where is atrial fibrillation most common?
By integrated care board, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (3.4%); by council area, Rother (4.5%).
Where is atrial fibrillation least common?
By integrated care board, North East London (0.9%).
Is atrial fibrillation becoming more common?
The recorded share was 1.7% in 2015/16 and 2.2% in 2024/25.