GP practices in the Ashfield council area: access and ratings
There are 16 GP practices in the Ashfield council area, with 132,790 registered patients between them (September 2026). 134,845 people living in Ashfield were registered with a GP in July 2026, 93% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Ashfield have 2,495 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 16 practices in Ashfield with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 57% at Whyburn Medical Practice to 90% at Kirkby Health Centre, with a median of 74% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Kirkby Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (78%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Health Centre | 3,807 | 4,026 | 90% | 78% | Good | 1,541 |
| Selston Surgery | 4,954 | 5,252 | 89% | 78% | Good | 2,896 |
| Lowmoor Road Surgery | 4,778 | 4,924 | 87% | 64% | Good | 2,462 |
| Family Medical Centre | 5,287 | 5,470 | 86% | 74% | Good | 4,662 |
| Jacksdale Medical Centre | 3,620 | 4,622 | 85% | 67% | – | 1,884 |
| Ashfield House - Annesley Woodhouse | 4,994 | 5,534 | 83% | 78% | Good | 2,378 |
| Woodlands Medical Practice | 11,490 | 11,764 | 82% | 70% | Outstanding | 1,875 |
| The Health Care Complex | 4,143 | 4,314 | 74% | 49% | – | 2,674 |
| Willowbrook Medical Practice | 11,792 | 11,705 | 74% | 39% | Good | 2,141 |
| Kirkby Community Primary Care Centre | 6,688 | 7,157 | 73% | 53% | Good | 3,617 |
| The OM Surgery | 2,542 | 2,944 | 72% | 72% | Good | 4,416 |
| Brierley Park Medical Group | 17,622 | 18,943 | 72% | 43% | Good | 2,433 |
| King's Medical Centre | 9,220 | 9,454 | 71% | 63% | Good | 2,859 |
| Oakenhall Medical Practice | 6,578 | 6,947 | 68% | 38% | Good | 3,208 |
| Torkard Hill Medical Centre | 15,813 | 16,905 | 65% | 41% | Good | 2,322 |
| Whyburn Medical Practice | 12,196 | 12,829 | 57% | 15% | Good | 2,984 |
There are 2,495 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Ashfield, more than England's 2,171 and Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's 2,235. Practices recorded 538 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 75% of them face to face. 39% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Ashfield | Nottingham and Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,495 | 2,235 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 538 | 566 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 75% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 39% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 19% | 19% |
93% of Ashfield's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Ashfield residents are Eastwood Primary Care Centre (1,499), The Jessop Medical Practice (1,379) and Rosemary Street Health Centre (613).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Ashfield registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Primary Care Centre | 1,499 | Nottingham |
| The Jessop Medical Practice | 1,379 | Alfreton |
| Rosemary Street Health Centre | 613 | Mansfield |
| The Village Surgery | 576 | Alfreton |
| The Abbey Medical Group | 568 | Mansfield |
| Somercotes Medical Centre | 524 | Alfreton |
| Parkside Medical Practice | 416 | Nottingham |
| The Practice St Albans | 402 | Nottingham |
| Orchard Medical Practice | 299 | Mansfield |
| Rise Park Surgery | 293 | Nottingham |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Ashfield is palliative care (1.0% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (1.0% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Ashfield (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.9% | 15.2% | 22,475 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.7% | 14.3% | 16,590 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9,807 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.3% | 6.6% | 9,144 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.9% | 4.6% | 6,272 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5,662 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.5% | 3.0% | 4,705 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3,513 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3,275 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2,927 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1,946 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,139 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,388 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1,342 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 506 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 913 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,089 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 990 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 859 |
- Bassetlaw (2,272 patients per GP)
- Bolsover (2,088 patients per GP)
- Broxtowe (2,397 patients per GP)
- Gedling (2,013 patients per GP)
- Mansfield (2,199 patients per GP)
- Newark and Sherwood (2,438 patients per GP)
- North West Leicestershire (2,034 patients per GP)
- Nottingham (2,239 patients per GP)
- Rushcliffe (1,906 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Ashfield?
16 practices are located in the Ashfield council area, with 132,790 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Ashfield residents registered with a GP?
93% of the 134,845 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Eastwood Primary Care Centre (1,499).
How many patients are there per GP in Ashfield?
2,495 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Ashfield, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Ashfield?
39% of appointments at practices in Ashfield took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.