GP practices in the Bury council area: access and ratings
There are 25 GP practices in the Bury council area, with 210,348 registered patients between them (September 2026). 211,491 people living in Bury were registered with a GP in July 2026, 93% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Bury have 2,361 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 25 practices in Bury with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 55% at Rock Healthcare Limited to 92% at Garden City Medical Centre, with a median of 72% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 9 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Laurence Howard Sherman has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (90%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City Medical Centre | 5,243 | 5,505 | 92% | 76% | – | 6,881 |
| BARDOC - The Birches Medical Centre | 3,821 | 3,853 | 90% | 79% | Good | 2,186 |
| Radcliffe Medical Practice | 10,835 | 11,469 | 88% | 68% | Good | 2,206 |
| Unsworth Medical Centre | 7,359 | 7,470 | 83% | 82% | Good | 1,619 |
| Peel GPs | 9,602 | 9,688 | 80% | 60% | Good | 1,535 |
| Blackford House Medical Centre | 7,477 | 7,488 | 79% | 60% | Good | 3,510 |
| Knowsley Medical Centre | 4,392 | 4,435 | 79% | 59% | Good | 1,849 |
| Dr Laurence Howard Sherman | 1,650 | 1,780 | 77% | 90% | Good | 1,804 |
| Dr Afzal Hussain | 4,612 | 4,686 | 76% | 57% | Good | 3,905 |
| Huntley Mount Medical Centre | 2,661 | 2,700 | 76% | 79% | Good | 2,382 |
| Fairfax Group Practice | 13,846 | 14,181 | 73% | 52% | Good | 1,930 |
| Mile Lane Surgery | 5,289 | 5,475 | 73% | 49% | Good | 3,208 |
| The Uplands Medical Practice | 7,611 | 7,748 | 72% | 53% | Requires improvement | 2,965 |
| Townside Surgery - Dr Cooke | 4,318 | 4,443 | 72% | 70% | Good | 1,811 |
| The Elms Medical Centre | 6,162 | 6,230 | 71% | 50% | Good | 4,971 |
| Ribblesdale Medical Practice | 7,103 | 7,337 | 70% | 60% | Good | 2,896 |
| St Gabriel's Medical Centre | 5,828 | 8,770 | 68% | 60% | Good | 2,636 |
| Longfield Medical Practice | 4,351 | 4,692 | 67% | 36% | Good | 2,011 |
| Tower Family Healthcare | 45,007 | 47,995 | 67% | 48% | Requires improvement | 2,036 |
| Redbank Group Practice | 8,143 | 9,006 | 67% | 28% | Good | 6,031 |
| Ramsbottom Medical Practice | 6,469 | 8,016 | 65% | 46% | Good | 2,065 |
| Monarch Medical Centre | 3,298 | 3,587 | 64% | 54% | Good | 2,446 |
| Woodbank Surgery | 6,735 | 7,044 | 60% | 44% | Good | 3,261 |
| Whittaker Lane Medical Centre | 6,796 | 7,420 | 59% | 28% | Good | 1,912 |
| Rock Healthcare Limited | 9,121 | 9,330 | 55% | 38% | Outstanding | 3,697 |
There are 2,361 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Bury, close to England's 2,171 and Greater Manchester's 2,055. Practices recorded 397 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 61% of them face to face. 42% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
19% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Bury | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,361 | 2,055 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 397 | 445 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 61% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 42% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 6% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 19% | 16% | 19% |
93% of Bury's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Bury residents are Newbury Green Medical Practice (2,170), Dr Davis's Medical Practice (1,158) and New Collegiate Medical Centre (1,116).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Bury registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Newbury Green Medical Practice | 2,170 | Salford |
| Dr Davis's Medical Practice | 1,158 | Salford |
| New Collegiate Medical Centre | 1,116 | Manchester |
| Cheetham Hill Primary Care Centre | 1,005 | Manchester |
| Crumpsall Medical Practice | 704 | Manchester |
| Springview Medical Centre | 571 | Bolton |
| Wellfield Medical Centre | 552 | Manchester |
| Peterloo Medical Centre | 338 | Manchester |
| Little Lever Health Centre 2 | 302 | Bolton |
| The Dunstan Partnership | 295 | Bolton |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Bury is depression (17.8% against 14.3%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.9% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Bury (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.8% | 14.3% | 29,787 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.2% | 15.2% | 32,267 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.1% | 7.9% | 13,786 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.0% | 6.6% | 13,878 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.9% | 4.6% | 8,138 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.0% | 3.8% | 8,414 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.1% | 3.0% | 6,539 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4,658 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 4,365 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 4,219 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2,573 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2,499 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 740 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,508 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,892 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,462 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,299 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,266 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 972 |
How many GP practices are there in Bury?
25 practices are located in the Bury council area, with 210,348 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Bury residents registered with a GP?
93% of the 211,491 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Newbury Green Medical Practice (2,170).
How many patients are there per GP in Bury?
2,361 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Bury, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Bury?
42% of appointments at practices in Bury took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.