Learning disability prevalence at GP practices in England
0.6% of registered patients in England were on a GP practice register for a learning disability in 2024/25 (374,763 patients). That compares with 0.5% in 2015/16. By integrated care board it ranges from 0.5% in West and North London to 0.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 1.0% | 1,619 |
| Sunderland | 1.0% | 2,937 |
| Forest of Dean | 1.0% | 697 |
| Hastings | 0.9% | 905 |
| Redcar and Cleveland | 0.9% | 1,197 |
| Torbay | 0.9% | 1,301 |
| North Norfolk | 0.9% | 819 |
| Hyndburn | 0.9% | 687 |
| Swale | 0.9% | 1,156 |
| East Lindsey | 0.9% | 1,302 |
| Derby | 0.9% | 2,529 |
| Folkestone and Hythe | 0.9% | 993 |
| Tendring | 0.8% | 1,373 |
| Dover | 0.8% | 1,015 |
| Bradford | 0.8% | 5,054 |
| Guildford | 0.4% | 477 |
| Oxford | 0.4% | 862 |
| Camden | 0.4% | 1,153 |
| Windsor and Maidenhead | 0.4% | 628 |
| Spelthorne | 0.4% | 385 |
| Epping Forest | 0.3% | 424 |
| Hart | 0.3% | 379 |
| Cambridge | 0.3% | 729 |
| Uttlesford | 0.3% | 332 |
| Harborough | 0.3% | 324 |
| Richmond upon Thames | 0.3% | 804 |
| Elmbridge | 0.3% | 497 |
| Westminster | 0.3% | 959 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 0.3% | 589 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 0.2% | 768 |
The 10 practices with the highest and lowest prevalence among those with 3,000+ patients in the register's age group.
| Practice | Town | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Medical Practice | Blakeney | 4.2% |
| Woodhouse Hill Surgery | Huddersfield | 2.6% |
| Church Lane Surgery | Birmingham | 2.5% |
| Benim Medical Centre | Liverpool | 2.4% |
| Clayhill Medical Practice | Basildon | 2.3% |
| OHP-Wychall Lane Surgery | Birmingham | 2.3% |
| Dr Walji and Colleagues | Birmingham | 2.2% |
| Yew Tree Medical Centre | Liverpool | 2.1% |
| Tregenna Group Practice | Manchester | 2.1% |
| Esk Valley Medical Practice | Whitby | 2.1% |
| The University of Nottingham Health Service | Nottingham | 0.0% |
| University of Sussex Health Centre | Brighton | 0.0% |
| Sunrise Medical Practice | Nottingham | 0.0% |
| King's College London NHS Health Centre | London | 0.0% |
| University Medical Centre | Bath | 0.0% |
| St Philips Medical Centre | London | 0.0% |
| Imperial College Health Centre | London | 0.0% |
| Leeds Student Medical Practice | Leeds | 0.0% |
| University Health Service | Sheffield | 0.0% |
| University of Bristol | Bristol | 0.0% |
How common is a learning disability in England?
0.6% of registered patients were on a GP register for a learning disability in 2024/25.
Where is a learning disability most common?
By integrated care board, North East and North Cumbria (0.8%); by council area, Gloucester (1.0%).
Where is a learning disability least common?
By integrated care board, West and North London (0.5%).
Is a learning disability becoming more common?
The recorded share was 0.5% in 2015/16 and 0.6% in 2024/25.