Stroke and TIA prevalence at GP practices in England
1.9% of registered patients in England were on a GP practice register for stroke or TIA in 2024/25 (1,204,419 patients). That compares with 1.7% in 2015/16. By integrated care board it ranges from 1.0% in North East London to 3.1% in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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 | 3.4% | 5,154 |
| Rother | 3.3% | 3,079 |
| Torridge | 3.3% | 2,450 |
| North Norfolk | 3.3% | 3,084 |
| New Forest | 3.1% | 5,912 |
| Cornwall | 3.1% | 18,443 |
| East Devon | 3.0% | 4,104 |
| South Hams | 3.0% | 2,033 |
| North Devon | 3.0% | 3,372 |
| Northumberland | 3.0% | 10,140 |
| West Devon | 3.0% | 1,630 |
| Wyre | 3.0% | 3,309 |
| Dorset | 2.9% | 10,812 |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 2.9% | 4,610 |
| Fylde | 2.9% | 2,207 |
| Redbridge | 1.1% | 4,004 |
| Haringey | 1.1% | 3,637 |
| Southwark | 1.0% | 3,864 |
| Brent | 1.0% | 5,733 |
| Barking and Dagenham | 1.0% | 2,822 |
| Lambeth | 1.0% | 4,348 |
| Cambridge | 1.0% | 2,100 |
| Camden | 0.9% | 3,093 |
| Westminster | 0.9% | 3,108 |
| Islington | 0.9% | 2,847 |
| Hackney | 0.9% | 3,245 |
| Wandsworth | 0.9% | 3,787 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 0.9% | 3,078 |
| Newham | 0.8% | 3,894 |
| Tower Hamlets | 0.7% | 2,937 |
The 10 practices with the highest and lowest prevalence among those with 3,000+ patients in the register's age group.
| Practice | Town | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|
| Fountains Medical Practice | Chester | 6.4% |
| The Burnhams Surgery | King's Lynn | 4.8% |
| Chapel Street Medical Centre | Stourbridge | 4.8% |
| Penny's Hill Practice | Ferndown | 4.7% |
| Barn Surgery | Worthing | 4.7% |
| Carnon Downs Surgery | Truro | 4.6% |
| Townsend House Medical Centre | Seaton | 4.6% |
| Dr Cooney & Partners | Ryde | 4.5% |
| Dr Shepherd & Partners | Filey | 4.5% |
| Tisbury Surgery | Salisbury | 4.5% |
| St Philips Medical Centre | London | 0.1% |
| The University Health Centre | Huddersfield | 0.1% |
| UEA Medical Centre | Norwich | 0.1% |
| Halcyon Medical Centre | Birmingham | 0.1% |
| University Medical Centre | Bath | 0.0% |
| King's College London NHS Health Centre | London | 0.0% |
| Sunrise Medical Practice | Nottingham | 0.0% |
| University Health Service | Sheffield | 0.0% |
| Leeds Student Medical Practice | Leeds | 0.0% |
| University of Bristol | Bristol | 0.0% |
How common is stroke or TIA in England?
1.9% of registered patients were on a GP register for stroke or TIA in 2024/25.
Where is stroke or TIA most common?
By integrated care board, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (3.1%); by council area, East Lindsey (3.4%).
Where is stroke or TIA least common?
By integrated care board, North East London (1.0%).
Is stroke or TIA becoming more common?
The recorded share was 1.7% in 2015/16 and 1.9% in 2024/25.