Depression prevalence at GP practices in England
14.3% of registered patients in England were on a GP practice register for depression in 2024/25 (7,317,368 patients, aged 18+). That compares with 7.3% in 2014/15. By integrated care board it ranges from 9.5% in West and North London to 18.4% in Cheshire and Merseyside.
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 | 23.5% | 34,074 |
| Wirral | 22.9% | 64,121 |
| Knowsley | 22.5% | 29,900 |
| Gosport | 22.1% | 15,149 |
| Rochdale | 21.1% | 40,895 |
| Wyre Forest | 21.0% | 19,104 |
| Halton | 20.9% | 22,901 |
| Adur | 20.8% | 10,942 |
| St. Helens | 20.5% | 33,792 |
| High Peak | 20.3% | 15,369 |
| Chorley | 20.2% | 20,656 |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 20.2% | 46,623 |
| Thanet | 19.9% | 22,967 |
| Redcar and Cleveland | 19.8% | 21,796 |
| Hastings | 19.7% | 16,185 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 10.3% | 17,577 |
| Epping Forest | 10.2% | 9,889 |
| Barking and Dagenham | 9.4% | 19,582 |
| Harrow | 9.3% | 20,510 |
| Brentwood | 9.2% | 5,974 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 9.2% | 18,404 |
| Cambridge | 8.9% | 16,110 |
| Luton | 8.7% | 19,334 |
| Brent | 8.6% | 40,273 |
| Newham | 8.1% | 30,209 |
| Redbridge | 7.5% | 21,988 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 7.4% | 22,624 |
| Ealing | 7.4% | 28,548 |
| Hounslow | 7.4% | 20,378 |
| Westminster | 7.0% | 20,407 |
The 10 practices with the highest and lowest prevalence among those with 3,000+ patients in the register's age group.
| Practice | Town | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|
| Holmlands Medical Centre | Prenton | 36.2% |
| Dr Satya Koya and Dr Lalitha Chalasani | Widnes | 34.7% |
| Budshead Medical Practice | Plymouth | 34.2% |
| Brinnington Surgery | Stockport | 33.8% |
| Cavendish Medical Centre | Birkenhead | 33.8% |
| Dr M Ninan and partners | Darwen | 33.1% |
| Roman Road Health Centre | Blackburn | 32.7% |
| Yew Tree Medical Centre | Liverpool | 32.3% |
| Miriam Medical Centre | Birkenhead | 31.6% |
| The Health Care Complex | Nottingham | 31.4% |
| Lozells Medical Practice | Birmingham | 3.0% |
| Dr Satnam Sodhi | Wembley | 2.9% |
| Campus View Medical Centre | Loughborough | 2.8% |
| The MWH Practice | Southall | 2.8% |
| Brandon Surgery Dr R Kapur | Leicester | 2.6% |
| Crawford Street Surgery | London | 2.6% |
| The Grove Medical Practice | Northolt | 2.5% |
| Naseby Medical Centre | Birmingham | 2.1% |
| King's College London NHS Health Centre | London | 2.1% |
| The Wellington Health Centre | London | 2.0% |
How common is depression in England?
14.3% of registered patients were on a GP register for depression in 2024/25.
Where is depression most common?
By integrated care board, Cheshire and Merseyside (18.4%); by council area, Blackpool (23.5%).
Where is depression least common?
By integrated care board, West and North London (9.5%).
Is depression becoming more common?
The recorded share was 7.3% in 2014/15 and 14.3% in 2024/25.