GP practices in the Ashford council area: access and ratings
There are 9 GP practices in the Ashford council area, with 143,906 registered patients between them (September 2026). 149,868 people living in Ashford were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Ashford have 2,146 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 9 practices in Ashford with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 67% at Willesborough Health Centre to 99% at Hamstreet Surgery, with a median of 84% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Hamstreet Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (98%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet Surgery | 6,531 | 8,000 | 99% | 98% | Good | 1,428 |
| Woodchurch Surgery | 5,905 | 5,999 | 98% | 97% | Good | 1,947 |
| Dr Miles and Partners | 10,201 | 10,927 | 89% | 71% | Outstanding | 1,316 |
| Kingsnorth Medical Practice | 12,716 | 12,730 | 88% | 78% | Outstanding | 1,916 |
| New Hayesbank Surgery | 17,648 | 17,655 | 84% | 48% | Outstanding | 2,432 |
| The Ivy Court Surgery | 15,250 | 15,490 | 82% | 55% | Good | 2,540 |
| The Charing Medical Partnership | 10,527 | 11,299 | 79% | 54% | Outstanding | 1,406 |
| Sydenham House Medical Centre | 23,644 | 23,736 | 69% | 23% | Good | 2,039 |
| Willesborough Health Centre | 38,004 | 38,070 | 67% | 26% | Good | 3,666 |
There are 2,146 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Ashford, close to England's 2,171 and Kent and Medway's 2,419. Practices recorded 507 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 60% of them face to face. 44% 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 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Ashford | Kent and Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,146 | 2,419 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 507 | 457 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 60% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 20% | 19% |
94% of Ashford's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Ashford residents are Greensand Health Centre - Linton (2,492), Sellindge Surgery (2,259) and Dr Dale S Kinnersley & Partner (1,723).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Ashford registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Greensand Health Centre - Linton | 2,492 | Maidstone |
| Sellindge Surgery | 2,259 | Ashford |
| Dr Dale S Kinnersley & Partner | 1,723 | Canterbury |
| Len Valley Practice | 535 | Maidstone |
| Northgate Medical Practice | 346 | Canterbury |
| Orchard End Surgery | 299 | Cranbrook |
| Old School Surgery | 275 | Cranbrook |
| Rye Medical Centre | 224 | Rye |
| Weald View Medical Practice - Hawkhurst | 157 | Cranbrook |
| Drs Parnell, Albardiaz, James and Dale | 129 | Rye |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Ashford is osteoporosis (1.7% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Ashford (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.0% | 14.3% | 20,301 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.0% | 15.2% | 23,022 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.8% | 7.9% | 9,013 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.4% | 6.6% | 8,627 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.4% | 4.6% | 6,048 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.3% | 3.8% | 6,125 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.9% | 3.0% | 4,156 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3,679 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2,725 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2,562 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.7% | 1.2% | 944 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1,405 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,043 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,223 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 938 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,114 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 756 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 693 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 510 |
- Canterbury (2,102 patients per GP)
- Dartford (2,514 patients per GP)
- Dover (2,335 patients per GP)
- Folkestone and Hythe (2,293 patients per GP)
- Gravesham (2,720 patients per GP)
- Maidstone (2,895 patients per GP)
- Medway (2,609 patients per GP)
- Sevenoaks (2,569 patients per GP)
- Swale (2,404 patients per GP)
- Thanet (2,392 patients per GP)
- Tonbridge and Malling (2,283 patients per GP)
- Tunbridge Wells (2,207 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Ashford?
9 practices are located in the Ashford council area, with 143,906 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Ashford residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 149,868 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Greensand Health Centre - Linton (2,492).
How many patients are there per GP in Ashford?
2,146 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Ashford, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Ashford?
44% of appointments at practices in Ashford took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.