GP practices in the Bexley council area: access and ratings
There are 19 GP practices in the Bexley council area, with 260,921 registered patients between them (September 2026). 271,596 people living in Bexley were registered with a GP in July 2026, 89% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Bexley have 2,660 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 19 practices in Bexley with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 61% at Lakeside Medical Practice to 93% at Ingleton Avenue Surgery, with a median of 73% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 6 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Ingleton Avenue Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (99%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleton Avenue Surgery | 4,815 | 4,815 | 93% | 99% | Good | 3,375 |
| Dr WA Cotter + Dr JCJM Bohmer -Laubis | 10,166 | 11,273 | 85% | 65% | Good | 2,701 |
| Plas Meddyg Surgery | 6,903 | 7,320 | 83% | 71% | Good | 2,440 |
| Woodlands Primary Care | 10,110 | 11,555 | 83% | 47% | Good | 1,926 |
| Lyndhurst Medical Centre | 19,144 | 19,394 | 81% | 76% | Good | 3,082 |
| Bexley Medical Group | 20,735 | 21,239 | 80% | 62% | Good | 2,865 |
| Welling Medical Practice | 7,792 | 11,052 | 79% | 64% | Requires improvement | 3,342 |
| Northumberland Heath Medical Centre | 13,970 | 14,471 | 75% | 61% | Good | 2,014 |
| The Westwood Surgery | 9,498 | 9,565 | 73% | 56% | Good | 2,110 |
| Bexley Group Practice | 14,318 | 14,658 | 73% | 59% | Good | 2,427 |
| The Albion Surgery | 15,628 | 15,956 | 71% | 36% | Good | 2,150 |
| Belvedere Medical Centre | 17,055 | 17,529 | 71% | 40% | Good | 3,029 |
| Barnard Medical Group | 13,218 | 13,290 | 70% | 46% | Good | 2,329 |
| Dr S Bhadra & Dr A Padiyar Partners | 12,053 | 12,239 | 66% | 46% | Good | 5,737 |
| Crayford Town Surgery | 8,672 | 10,183 | 64% | 44% | Good | 4,546 |
| Slade Green Medical Centre | 11,206 | 11,505 | 63% | 59% | Good | 2,820 |
| Sidcup Medical Centre | 28,955 | 30,369 | 62% | 30% | Good | 3,005 |
| Dr Davies & Partner | 5,468 | 5,487 | 61% | 47% | – | 3,225 |
| Lakeside Medical Practice | 12,846 | 19,021 | 61% | 48% | Outstanding | 1,992 |
There are 2,660 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Bexley, more than England's 2,171 and South East London's 2,350. Practices recorded 431 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 51% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 17% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Bexley | South East London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,660 | 2,350 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 431 | 399 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 51% | 54% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 7% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 17% | 13% | 19% |
89% of Bexley's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Bexley residents are New Eltham Medical Centre (6,016), Thamesmead Medical Associates - PMS (3,696) and Conway PMS (1,525).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Bexley registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| New Eltham Medical Centre | 6,016 | London |
| Thamesmead Medical Associates - PMS | 3,696 | London |
| Conway PMS | 1,525 | London |
| Thamesmead Health Centre | 1,442 | London |
| Waverley PMS | 1,380 | London |
| Plumstead Health Centre PMS | 1,196 | London |
| Redwood Practice | 1,114 | Dartford |
| Abbey Wood Surgery | 857 | London |
| Downs Way Medical Practice | 791 | Gravesend |
| Plumstead and Wickham Lane Surgery | 713 | London |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Bexley is palliative care (0.7% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is peripheral arterial disease (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Bexley (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.1% | 15.2% | 37,209 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.5% | 14.3% | 23,901 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.6% | 7.9% | 16,749 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.1% | 6.6% | 11,655 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.1% | 4.6% | 7,929 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9,250 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.5% | 3.0% | 6,158 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.0% | 2.2% | 4,797 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 4,085 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3,969 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2,200 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2,182 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 730 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2,065 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,542 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,774 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,306 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,307 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 941 |
How many GP practices are there in Bexley?
19 practices are located in the Bexley council area, with 260,921 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Bexley residents registered with a GP?
89% of the 271,596 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is New Eltham Medical Centre (6,016).
How many patients are there per GP in Bexley?
2,660 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Bexley, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Bexley?
44% of appointments at practices in Bexley took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.