COPD prevalence at GP practices in England
1.9% of registered patients in England were on a GP practice register for COPD in 2024/25 (1,207,974 patients). That compares with 1.9% in 2015/16. By integrated care board it ranges from 1.0% in West and North London to 2.8% in North East and North Cumbria.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 3.9% | 6,979 |
| East Lindsey | 3.8% | 5,833 |
| Redcar and Cleveland | 3.7% | 4,979 |
| Knowsley | 3.6% | 6,028 |
| Great Yarmouth | 3.5% | 3,919 |
| South Tyneside | 3.5% | 5,561 |
| Hartlepool | 3.5% | 3,447 |
| Rotherham | 3.4% | 9,521 |
| Barnsley | 3.4% | 9,207 |
| Kingston upon Hull, City of | 3.4% | 9,131 |
| Sunderland | 3.3% | 9,716 |
| North East Lincolnshire | 3.2% | 5,495 |
| Hastings | 3.2% | 3,264 |
| Thanet | 3.2% | 4,598 |
| Halton | 3.2% | 4,322 |
| Merton | 0.9% | 2,253 |
| Haringey | 0.9% | 3,210 |
| Cambridge | 0.9% | 1,978 |
| Ealing | 0.9% | 4,405 |
| Tower Hamlets | 0.9% | 3,602 |
| Slough | 0.9% | 1,721 |
| Lambeth | 0.9% | 4,016 |
| Wandsworth | 0.9% | 3,577 |
| Westminster | 0.8% | 2,724 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 0.8% | 2,844 |
| Waltham Forest | 0.8% | 2,732 |
| Newham | 0.8% | 3,806 |
| Harrow | 0.8% | 2,186 |
| Brent | 0.7% | 3,887 |
| Redbridge | 0.6% | 2,347 |
The 10 practices with the highest and lowest prevalence among those with 3,000+ patients in the register's age group.
| Practice | Town | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|
| Old Bridge Surgery | Looe | 6.9% |
| North Somercotes Surgery | Louth | 6.4% |
| Marisco Medical Practice | Mablethorpe | 6.3% |
| Great Homer Street Medical Centre | Liverpool | 6.3% |
| Schoolacre Road Surgery | Birmingham | 5.9% |
| Bridgemary Medical Centre | Gosport | 5.9% |
| White House Farm Medical Centre | Doncaster | 5.7% |
| Yew Tree Medical Centre | Liverpool | 5.4% |
| Netherley Health Centre | Liverpool | 5.4% |
| Hamilton Medical Centre | Birkenhead | 5.3% |
| Imperial College Health Centre | London | 0.0% |
| St Philips Medical Centre | London | 0.0% |
| The Meridian Practice | Coventry | 0.0% |
| University Medical Centre | Bath | 0.0% |
| Campus View Medical Centre | Loughborough | 0.0% |
| Leeds Student Medical Practice | Leeds | 0.0% |
| Sunrise Medical Practice | Nottingham | 0.0% |
| University Health Service | Sheffield | 0.0% |
| King's College London NHS Health Centre | London | 0.0% |
| University of Bristol | Bristol | 0.0% |
How common is COPD in England?
1.9% of registered patients were on a GP register for COPD in 2024/25.
Where is COPD most common?
By integrated care board, North East and North Cumbria (2.8%); by council area, Blackpool (3.9%).
Where is COPD least common?
By integrated care board, West and North London (1.0%).
Is COPD becoming more common?
The recorded share was 1.9% in 2015/16 and 1.9% in 2024/25.