GP practices in the Bath and North East Somerset council area: access and ratings
There are 20 GP practices in the Bath and North East Somerset council area, with 218,599 registered patients between them (September 2026). 208,446 people living in Bath and North East Somerset were registered with a GP in July 2026, 98% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Bath and North East Somerset have 1,997 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 20 practices in Bath and North East Somerset with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 70% at Rush Hill Surgery to 97% at Drs Prees, Weldon & Hogg, with a median of 88% (England: 77%). 12 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Chew Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (94%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drs Prees, Weldon & Hogg | 7,211 | 8,811 | 97% | 87% | Good | 1,291 |
| Fairfield Park Health Centre | 13,708 | 14,197 | 95% | 86% | Good | 2,941 |
| Harptree Surgery | 5,489 | 6,605 | 92% | 78% | Good | 1,157 |
| Newbridge Surgery | 8,974 | 9,037 | 92% | 83% | Good | 2,290 |
| St Michael's Surgery | 8,172 | 8,234 | 91% | 88% | Good | 1,942 |
| Westfield Surgery | 4,654 | 5,119 | 90% | 83% | Good | 1,888 |
| Hope House Surgery | 7,479 | 8,463 | 90% | 89% | – | 1,679 |
| St Mary's Surgery | 5,564 | 5,548 | 89% | 74% | Good | 1,519 |
| West View Surgery | 8,065 | 8,324 | 89% | 74% | Good | 2,164 |
| Chew Medical Practice | 7,013 | 10,656 | 88% | 94% | Good | 1,332 |
| Oldfield Surgery | 25,202 | 25,611 | 87% | 62% | Requires improvement | 2,769 |
| Hillcrest Surgery | 5,639 | 5,696 | 85% | 57% | Good | 1,217 |
| Combe Down Surgery | 13,332 | 14,145 | 84% | 56% | Outstanding | 1,642 |
| University Medical Centre | 12,191 | 11,711 | 81% | 90% | Good | 4,549 |
| St Augustine's Medical Practice | 18,775 | 19,634 | 79% | 46% | Good | 1,889 |
| Somer Valley Medical Group | 14,525 | 18,536 | 79% | 46% | Good | 1,917 |
| Widcombe Surgery | 8,407 | 8,690 | 78% | 59% | Good | 2,432 |
| Elm Hayes Surgery | 8,575 | 8,937 | 77% | 50% | Requires improvement | 3,286 |
| The Pulteney Practice | 11,619 | 11,903 | 75% | 53% | Good | 2,393 |
| Rush Hill Surgery | 8,716 | 8,742 | 70% | 60% | Good | 2,079 |
There are 1,997 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Bath and North East Somerset, close to England's 2,171 and Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire's 2,110. Practices recorded 545 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 62% 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 1.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Bath and North East Somerset | Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,997 | 2,110 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 545 | 556 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 62% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 40% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 22% | 19% |
98% of Bath and North East Somerset's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Bath and North East Somerset residents are Stockwood Medical Centre (1,177), The Armada Family Practice (717) and Beckington Family Practice (576).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Bath and North East Somerset registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Stockwood Medical Centre | 1,177 | Bristol |
| The Armada Family Practice | 717 | Bristol |
| Beckington Family Practice | 576 | Frome |
| Bradford on Avon & Melksham Health Partnership | 410 | Bradford On Avon |
| Mendip Country Practice | 345 | Radstock |
| Box Surgery | 132 | Corsham |
| The Three Shires Medical Practice - Wick | 82 | Bristol |
| Close Farm Surgery | 82 | Bristol |
| Cadbury Heath Healthcare | 70 | Bristol |
| Hanham Surgery | 56 | Bristol |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Bath and North East Somerset is osteoporosis (1.7% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Bath and North East Somerset (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.0% | 15.2% | 31,181 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 11.8% | 14.3% | 21,795 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.0% | 6.6% | 14,939 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 5.7% | 7.9% | 10,644 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.7% | 4.6% | 8,750 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.9% | 3.8% | 8,683 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6,587 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5,876 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 4,183 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1,451 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3,511 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2,499 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2,162 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,907 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,413 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,351 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,444 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,089 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 864 |
- Dorset (1,953 patients per GP)
- Swindon (2,710 patients per GP)
- Vale of White Horse (2,017 patients per GP)
- Wiltshire (1,952 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Bath and North East Somerset?
20 practices are located in the Bath and North East Somerset council area, with 218,599 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Bath and North East Somerset residents registered with a GP?
98% of the 208,446 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Stockwood Medical Centre (1,177).
How many patients are there per GP in Bath and North East Somerset?
1,997 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Bath and North East Somerset, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Bath and North East Somerset?
44% of appointments at practices in Bath and North East Somerset took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.