GP practices in the Barnsley council area: access and ratings
There are 31 GP practices in the Barnsley council area, with 269,295 registered patients between them (September 2026). 262,087 people living in Barnsley were registered with a GP in July 2026, 98% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Barnsley have 2,205 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 31 practices in Barnsley with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 54% at Hollygreen Practice to 91% at Ashville Medical Practice PMS Practice, with a median of 78% (England: 77%). 7 are above England and 7 below by more than the survey's margin of error. KH Medical has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (96%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashville Medical Practice PMS Practice | 13,247 | 13,245 | 91% | 63% | Good | 2,597 |
| Hoyland First PMS Practice | 12,260 | 12,712 | 91% | 42% | Good | 1,167 |
| Kingswell Surgery | 5,628 | 5,853 | 90% | 86% | Good | 1,892 |
| KH Medical | 7,395 | 7,466 | 90% | 79% | Good | 2,947 |
| Dr A Munzar | 2,315 | 2,331 | 89% | 81% | Good | 2,331 |
| Woodland Drive Medical Centre | 5,673 | 5,776 | 86% | 74% | Good | 2,652 |
| Dr Gerald Eko | 4,263 | 4,698 | 85% | 89% | Good | 4,761 |
| BHF Lundwood Practice | 3,690 | 3,729 | 84% | 56% | Good | 1,845 |
| Penistone Group PMS Practice | 16,001 | 16,336 | 83% | 40% | Good | 1,652 |
| BHF Highgate Surgery | 3,175 | 3,215 | 83% | 82% | Good | 2,271 |
| BHF Brierley Medical Centre | 3,176 | 3,385 | 81% | 70% | – | 5,160 |
| St George's Medical Centre PMS Practice | 8,490 | 8,603 | 81% | 67% | Good | 2,906 |
| High Street Practice | 5,980 | 6,275 | 80% | 37% | Good | 2,659 |
| The Grove Medical Practice | 10,183 | 11,541 | 79% | 78% | Good | 4,007 |
| Hill Brow Surgery PMS Practice | 16,056 | 16,527 | 79% | 22% | Good | 1,385 |
| Chapelfield Medical Centre | 10,051 | 11,092 | 78% | 41% | Good | 1,510 |
| Hoyland Medical Practice | 10,349 | 13,244 | 78% | 41% | Good | 2,409 |
| Garland House Surgery | 7,332 | 10,594 | 78% | 53% | Good | 2,423 |
| Wombwell Medical Centre Practice | 9,351 | 10,042 | 75% | 28% | Good | 2,882 |
| Lakeside Surgery | 2,679 | 2,705 | 75% | 77% | Good | 2,720 |
| The Dove Valley Practice | 10,363 | 10,348 | 75% | 30% | Good | 1,582 |
| The Rose Tree PMS Practice | 9,731 | 9,781 | 73% | 52% | – | 4,031 |
| Huddersfield Road Partnership | 11,992 | 11,999 | 73% | 27% | Good | 2,612 |
| Drs Smith and Taylor | 10,855 | 10,772 | 73% | 51% | Good | 4,488 |
| Burleigh Medical Centre | 11,588 | 11,470 | 68% | 42% | Good | 2,285 |
| KH Medical | 3,587 | 3,529 | 68% | 96% | Good | 2,653 |
| Grimethorpe Surgery | 7,357 | 7,378 | 67% | 54% | Good | 3,981 |
| Goldthorpe Medical Centre | 4,097 | 4,459 | 66% | 51% | Good | 5,826 |
| Dearne Valley Group Practice | 10,892 | 11,488 | 65% | 38% | Good | 2,023 |
| Royston Group Practice | 6,739 | 7,214 | 65% | 30% | Good | 1,822 |
| Hollygreen Practice | 11,182 | 11,488 | 54% | 47% | Good | 1,919 |
There are 2,205 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Barnsley, close to England's 2,171 and South Yorkshire's 2,097. Practices recorded 520 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 70% of them face to face. 45% 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 | Barnsley | South Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,205 | 2,097 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 520 | 560 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 70% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 19% | 19% |
98% of Barnsley's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Barnsley residents are White Rose Surgery (1,273), The New Surgery (539) and Deepcar Medical Centre (362).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Barnsley registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| White Rose Surgery | 1,273 | Pontefract |
| The New Surgery | 539 | Mexborough |
| Deepcar Medical Centre | 362 | Sheffield |
| Valley Medical Centre | 353 | Sheffield |
| Dr Polkinghorn and Partners | 329 | Rotherham |
| Oughtibridge Surgery | 315 | Sheffield |
| Burncross Surgery | 309 | Sheffield |
| The Grange Medical Centre | 256 | Pontefract |
| Park Green Surgery | 228 | Pontefract |
| Elmwood Family Doctors | 134 | Holmfirth |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Barnsley is peripheral arterial disease (1.1% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.3% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Barnsley (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.2% | 15.2% | 49,182 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.0% | 14.3% | 34,753 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.0% | 7.9% | 19,703 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.4% | 6.6% | 18,814 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.1% | 3.0% | 11,211 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.0% | 4.6% | 8,732 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.8% | 3.8% | 10,421 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.4% | 1.9% | 9,207 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6,906 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 6,771 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3,789 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2,870 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2,177 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2,519 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,471 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,774 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,781 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,644 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.3% | 1.2% | 340 |
How many GP practices are there in Barnsley?
31 practices are located in the Barnsley council area, with 269,295 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Barnsley residents registered with a GP?
98% of the 262,087 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is White Rose Surgery (1,273).
How many patients are there per GP in Barnsley?
2,205 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Barnsley, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Barnsley?
45% of appointments at practices in Barnsley took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.