GP practices in the Cambridge council area: access and ratings
There are 17 GP practices in the Cambridge council area, with 203,566 registered patients between them (September 2026). 178,032 people living in Cambridge were registered with a GP in July 2026, 98% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Cambridge have 2,192 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 17 practices in Cambridge with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 64% at Cherry Hinton & Brookfields Medical Practice to 87% at Lensfield Medical Practice, with a median of 79% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Cambridge Access Surgery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lensfield Medical Practice | 13,447 | 13,901 | 87% | 84% | Good | 2,055 |
| Newnham Walk Surgery | 13,189 | 13,864 | 85% | 82% | Good | 2,107 |
| Woodlands Surgery at Eden House | 10,116 | 10,441 | 84% | 75% | Good | 1,955 |
| York Street Medical Practice | 10,441 | 10,547 | 82% | 64% | Good | 1,770 |
| Cambridge Access Surgery | 566 | 650 | 81% | 94% | Outstanding | 264 |
| Arbury Road Surgery | 10,960 | 12,157 | 81% | 70% | Good | 2,904 |
| The Queen Edith Medical Practice | 9,244 | 10,579 | 81% | 69% | Good | 1,858 |
| The Red House Partnership | 18,175 | 19,696 | 81% | 51% | Good | 2,937 |
| The Petersfield Medical Practice | 6,502 | 6,676 | 79% | 61% | Good | 2,721 |
| Cornford House Surgery | 6,617 | 11,265 | 77% | 69% | Good | 1,690 |
| Trumpington Street Medical Practice | 18,457 | 20,360 | 76% | 66% | Good | 2,056 |
| Mill Road Surgery | 8,031 | 9,034 | 75% | 58% | Good | 5,464 |
| Nuffield Road Medical Centre | 10,080 | 13,931 | 75% | 42% | Good | 2,004 |
| Bridge Street Medical Centre | 9,905 | 10,634 | 74% | 67% | Good | 2,667 |
| Huntingdon Road Surgery | 16,436 | 23,047 | 70% | 56% | Good | 2,593 |
| Baddeley Green Surgery | 5,893 | 7,733 | 68% | 57% | – | 1,530 |
| Cherry Hinton & Brookfields Medical Practice | 7,273 | 9,051 | 64% | 36% | Good | 2,515 |
There are 2,192 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Cambridge, close to England's 2,171 and Central East's 2,348. Practices recorded 396 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 68% of them face to face. 45% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
12% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 3.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Cambridge | Central East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,192 | 2,348 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 396 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 68% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 12% | 17% | 19% |
98% of Cambridge's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Cambridge residents are Granta Medical Practices (858), Hazeldene Medical Centre (70) and Drs.Allen & Gee (65).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Cambridge registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Granta Medical Practices | 858 | Cambridge |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 70 | Wembley |
| Drs.Allen & Gee | 65 | Cambridge |
| Firs House Partnership | 45 | Cambridge |
| GP at hand | 39 | London |
| Willingham Medical Practice | 18 | Cambridge |
| Milton Surgery | 18 | Cambridge |
| King's College London NHS Health Centre | 17 | London |
| Comberton Surgery | 17 | Cambridge |
| Haverhill Family Practice | 15 | Haverhill |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Cambridge is osteoporosis (1.4% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is chronic kidney disease (1.7% against 4.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Cambridge (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 8.9% | 14.3% | 16,110 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 8.2% | 15.2% | 17,529 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 4.9% | 6.6% | 9,991 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 3.8% | 7.9% | 6,968 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.4% | 3.8% | 5,030 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 1.7% | 3.0% | 3,677 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 1.7% | 4.6% | 3,025 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.4% | 1.2% | 730 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2,874 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2,100 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2,099 |
| COPD | All ages | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1,978 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1,190 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.5% | 0.8% | 843 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.4% | 0.8% | 955 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.4% | 0.8% | 775 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 729 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 684 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 543 |
- Bedford (2,471 patients per GP)
- Broxbourne (2,158 patients per GP)
- Central Bedfordshire (2,504 patients per GP)
- Dacorum (2,572 patients per GP)
- East Cambridgeshire (1,891 patients per GP)
- East Hertfordshire (2,531 patients per GP)
- Fenland (2,879 patients per GP)
- Hertsmere (2,121 patients per GP)
- Huntingdonshire (2,069 patients per GP)
- Luton (2,749 patients per GP)
- Milton Keynes (2,545 patients per GP)
- North Hertfordshire (2,110 patients per GP)
- North Northamptonshire (2,369 patients per GP)
- Peterborough (2,472 patients per GP)
- South Cambridgeshire (1,807 patients per GP)
- St Albans (2,076 patients per GP)
- Stevenage (3,000 patients per GP)
- Three Rivers (2,463 patients per GP)
- Watford (2,485 patients per GP)
- Welwyn Hatfield (2,199 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Cambridge?
17 practices are located in the Cambridge council area, with 203,566 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Cambridge residents registered with a GP?
98% of the 178,032 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Granta Medical Practices (858).
How many patients are there per GP in Cambridge?
2,192 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Cambridge, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Cambridge?
45% of appointments at practices in Cambridge took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.