Rheumatoid arthritis prevalence at GP practices in England
0.8% of registered patients in England were on a GP practice register for rheumatoid arthritis in 2024/25 (415,528 patients, aged 16+). That compares with 0.7% in 2015/16. By integrated care board it ranges from 0.5% in West and North London to 1.0% in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Norfolk | 1.3% | 1,094 |
| Tendring | 1.2% | 1,695 |
| Northumberland | 1.2% | 3,525 |
| Cannock Chase | 1.2% | 1,105 |
| Hastings | 1.2% | 996 |
| West Devon | 1.2% | 555 |
| Wyre Forest | 1.2% | 1,092 |
| Gateshead | 1.2% | 2,084 |
| Cumberland | 1.1% | 2,778 |
| Isle of Wight | 1.1% | 1,424 |
| Broadland | 1.1% | 1,103 |
| East Lindsey | 1.1% | 1,475 |
| Halton | 1.1% | 1,264 |
| Maldon | 1.1% | 561 |
| Cheshire West and Chester | 1.1% | 3,531 |
| Newham | 0.5% | 1,888 |
| Camden | 0.5% | 1,398 |
| Islington | 0.5% | 1,289 |
| Manchester | 0.5% | 2,911 |
| Southwark | 0.5% | 1,484 |
| Wandsworth | 0.5% | 1,604 |
| Lewisham | 0.4% | 1,314 |
| Lambeth | 0.4% | 1,677 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 0.4% | 871 |
| Oxford | 0.4% | 881 |
| Cambridge | 0.4% | 775 |
| Tower Hamlets | 0.4% | 1,380 |
| Hackney | 0.4% | 1,170 |
| Westminster | 0.4% | 1,177 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 0.4% | 1,217 |
The 10 practices with the highest and lowest prevalence among those with 3,000+ patients in the register's age group.
| Practice | Town | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings Old Town Surgery | Hastings | 2.5% |
| Well Close Medical Group | Berwick Upon Tweed | 2.2% |
| NPC Rothbury | Morpeth | 2.2% |
| Wooler Health | Wooler | 2.1% |
| Ampleforth Surgery | York | 1.9% |
| Union Brae and Norham Practice | Berwick Upon Tweed | 1.9% |
| Penny's Hill Practice | Ferndown | 1.9% |
| Lambert Medical Centre | Thirsk | 1.9% |
| Berwick Surgery | Rainham | 1.8% |
| North Somercotes Surgery | Louth | 1.8% |
| Campus View Medical Centre | Loughborough | 0.1% |
| The University of Nottingham Health Service | Nottingham | 0.1% |
| Halcyon Medical Centre | Birmingham | 0.0% |
| Leeds Student Medical Practice | Leeds | 0.0% |
| King's College London NHS Health Centre | London | 0.0% |
| University of Bristol | Bristol | 0.0% |
| Sunrise Medical Practice | Nottingham | 0.0% |
| Imperial College Health Centre | London | 0.0% |
| University Health Service | Sheffield | 0.0% |
| The Meridian Practice | Coventry | 0.0% |
How common is rheumatoid arthritis in England?
0.8% of registered patients were on a GP register for rheumatoid arthritis in 2024/25.
Where is rheumatoid arthritis most common?
By integrated care board, Herefordshire and Worcestershire (1.0%); by council area, North Norfolk (1.3%).
Where is rheumatoid arthritis least common?
By integrated care board, West and North London (0.5%).
Is rheumatoid arthritis becoming more common?
The recorded share was 0.7% in 2015/16 and 0.8% in 2024/25.