GP practices in the Boston council area: access and ratings
There are 8 GP practices in the Boston council area, with 89,477 registered patients between them (September 2026). 84,647 people living in Boston were registered with a GP in July 2026, 99% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Boston have 3,121 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 8 practices in Boston with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 66% at Parkside Medical Centre to 87% at Sutterton Surgery, with a median of 74% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Sutterton Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (82%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutterton Surgery | 3,196 | 3,605 | 87% | 82% | Good | 1,756 |
| Swineshead Medical Group | 5,792 | 8,716 | 82% | 67% | Good | 3,143 |
| Dr Sinha & Partners | 8,675 | 9,632 | 78% | 49% | Good | 2,127 |
| Liquorpond Surgery | 11,316 | 11,654 | 74% | 54% | Good | 3,784 |
| Greyfriars Surgery | 13,410 | 13,497 | 73% | 43% | Good | 4,308 |
| The Sidings Medical Practice | 14,866 | 15,290 | 73% | 41% | Inadequate | 3,165 |
| Kirton Medical Centre | 8,271 | 8,437 | 72% | 48% | Good | 2,838 |
| Parkside Medical Centre | 18,054 | 18,646 | 66% | 40% | Good | 3,521 |
There are 3,121 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Boston, more than England's 2,171 and Lincolnshire's 2,503. Practices recorded 592 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 78% of them face to face. 46% 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 2.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Boston | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 3,121 | 2,503 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 592 | 600 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 78% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 25% | 19% |
99% of Boston's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Boston residents are The New Coningsby Surgery (254), Stickney Surgery (204) and Gosberton Medical Centre (189).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Boston registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The New Coningsby Surgery | 254 | Lincoln |
| Stickney Surgery | 204 | Boston |
| Gosberton Medical Centre | 189 | Spalding |
| Littlebury Medical Centre | 51 | Spalding |
| Munro Medical Centre | 31 | Spalding |
| Billinghay Medical Practice | 18 | Lincoln |
| Beacon Medical Practice | 17 | Skegness |
| Millview Medical Centre | 15 | Sleaford |
| Holbeach Medical Centre | 15 | Spalding |
| Thistlemoor Road Surgery | 12 | Peterborough |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Boston is osteoporosis (1.8% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.7% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | Boston (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.9% | 15.2% | 15,508 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.9% | 14.3% | 10,334 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.2% | 7.9% | 6,171 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.4% | 4.6% | 4,768 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.0% | 6.6% | 5,189 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.5% | 3.8% | 3,241 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.5% | 3.0% | 3,183 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2,235 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2,210 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2,084 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.8% | 1.2% | 635 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1,292 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 778 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 573 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 676 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 540 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 586 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 521 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 425 |
- East Lindsey (2,441 patients per GP)
- Lincoln (2,490 patients per GP)
- Melton (2,280 patients per GP)
- North Kesteven (3,060 patients per GP)
- North Lincolnshire (2,549 patients per GP)
- South Holland (3,066 patients per GP)
- South Kesteven (1,999 patients per GP)
- West Lindsey (2,261 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Boston?
8 practices are located in the Boston council area, with 89,477 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Boston residents registered with a GP?
99% of the 84,647 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The New Coningsby Surgery (254).
How many patients are there per GP in Boston?
3,121 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Boston, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Boston?
46% of appointments at practices in Boston took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.