Chronic kidney disease prevalence at GP practices in England
4.6% of registered patients in England were on a GP practice register for chronic kidney disease in 2024/25 (2,378,168 patients, aged 18+). That compares with 4.1% in 2015/16. By integrated care board it ranges from 2.7% in West and North London to 7.9% in Lincolnshire.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| East Lindsey | 10.6% | 13,592 |
| South Holland | 9.0% | 7,339 |
| North East Derbyshire | 8.9% | 5,982 |
| East Devon | 8.4% | 9,477 |
| North Kesteven | 8.3% | 6,948 |
| Derbyshire Dales | 8.3% | 4,936 |
| Tendring | 8.2% | 10,971 |
| Rother | 8.2% | 6,395 |
| Nuneaton and Bedworth | 8.1% | 7,922 |
| Chesterfield | 8.1% | 7,658 |
| West Lindsey | 8.0% | 5,432 |
| Wyre Forest | 7.7% | 7,043 |
| East Suffolk | 7.5% | 15,395 |
| Malvern Hills | 7.3% | 4,565 |
| South Kesteven | 7.2% | 9,656 |
| Haringey | 2.8% | 7,899 |
| Milton Keynes | 2.8% | 7,502 |
| Tower Hamlets | 2.7% | 8,792 |
| Ealing | 2.7% | 10,309 |
| Nottingham | 2.7% | 8,709 |
| Wandsworth | 2.7% | 9,289 |
| Southampton | 2.6% | 6,930 |
| Hackney | 2.5% | 7,236 |
| Oxford | 2.1% | 4,214 |
| Camden | 2.0% | 5,687 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 2.0% | 3,943 |
| Islington | 1.7% | 4,591 |
| Cambridge | 1.7% | 3,025 |
| Westminster | 1.6% | 4,687 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 1.5% | 4,430 |
The 10 practices with the highest and lowest prevalence among those with 3,000+ patients in the register's age group.
| Practice | Town | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|
| Orchid House Surgery | Ferndown | 14.4% |
| Clacton Community Practices | Clacton-on-sea | 13.8% |
| Merton Lodge Surgery | Alford | 12.9% |
| Tasburgh Lodge Surgery | Woodhall Spa | 12.8% |
| Townsend House Medical Centre | Seaton | 12.8% |
| North Somercotes Surgery | Louth | 12.7% |
| Holbeach Medical Centre | Spalding | 12.6% |
| Mersea Island Medical Practice | Colchester | 12.6% |
| Crusader Surgery | Clacton On Sea | 12.3% |
| St Lawrence Road Surgery | Chesterfield | 12.3% |
| The University Health Centre | Huddersfield | 0.1% |
| UEA Medical Centre | Norwich | 0.1% |
| St Philips Medical Centre | London | 0.1% |
| University of Sussex Health Centre | Brighton | 0.1% |
| Sunrise Medical Practice | Nottingham | 0.0% |
| University Medical Centre | Bath | 0.0% |
| King's College London NHS Health Centre | London | 0.0% |
| Leeds Student Medical Practice | Leeds | 0.0% |
| University of Bristol | Bristol | 0.0% |
| University Health Service | Sheffield | 0.0% |
How common is chronic kidney disease in England?
4.6% of registered patients were on a GP register for chronic kidney disease in 2024/25.
Where is chronic kidney disease most common?
By integrated care board, Lincolnshire (7.9%); by council area, East Lindsey (10.6%).
Where is chronic kidney disease least common?
By integrated care board, West and North London (2.7%).
Is chronic kidney disease becoming more common?
The recorded share was 4.1% in 2015/16 and 4.6% in 2024/25.