GP practices in the Charnwood council area: access and ratings
There are 23 GP practices in the Charnwood council area, with 200,253 registered patients between them (September 2026). 197,337 people living in Charnwood were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Charnwood have 2,160 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 23 practices in Charnwood with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 43% at Dishley Grange Medical Practice to 95% at Quorn Medical Centre, with a median of 79% (England: 77%). 8 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Cottage Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (96%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quorn Medical Centre | 9,567 | 9,616 | 95% | 80% | Outstanding | 2,055 |
| The Cottage Surgery | 2,869 | 3,032 | 92% | 96% | Good | 3,073 |
| Charnwood Surgery | 2,953 | 3,119 | 91% | 89% | Good | 3,038 |
| Park View Surgery | 7,774 | 7,754 | 90% | 45% | Good | 1,817 |
| Forest House Surgery | 12,055 | 12,282 | 89% | 60% | Good | 1,605 |
| Highgate Medical Centre | 5,086 | 5,105 | 89% | 55% | Good | 1,914 |
| Medically Limited | 6,251 | 6,297 | 88% | 88% | Good | 6,382 |
| The County Practice | 11,682 | 12,824 | 87% | 86% | Good | 1,857 |
| Campus View Medical Centre | 14,796 | 14,546 | 84% | 81% | Good | 4,827 |
| The Jubilee Medical Practice | 11,091 | 11,800 | 81% | 63% | Good | 1,674 |
| Dr NHR Simpson's Practice | 8,930 | 9,032 | 79% | 49% | Good | 3,038 |
| Silverdale Medical centre | 4,899 | 8,289 | 79% | 62% | Good | 2,205 |
| Alpine House Surgery | 9,079 | 9,093 | 77% | 66% | Good | 1,932 |
| Greengate Medical Centre | 11,025 | 11,456 | 77% | 42% | Good | 2,014 |
| Field Street Surgery | 3,086 | 3,198 | 76% | 75% | – | 2,399 |
| Bridge Street Medical Practice | 8,096 | 8,236 | 75% | 36% | Good | 1,706 |
| Charnwood GP Network Head Office | 12,892 | 12,927 | 74% | 46% | – | 1,884 |
| Birstall Medical Centre | 4,357 | 10,147 | 74% | 56% | Good | 5,175 |
| Pinfold Medical Practice | 12,411 | 12,364 | 72% | 33% | Good | 1,656 |
| Woodbrook Medical Centre | 10,018 | 9,860 | 66% | 30% | Good | 2,092 |
| Thurmaston Health Centre | 2,652 | 5,325 | 65% | 28% | Requires improvement | 2,577 |
| The Anstey Surgery | 7,184 | 7,361 | 58% | 44% | Good | 1,814 |
| Dishley Grange Medical Practice | 6,400 | 6,590 | 43% | 20% | – | – |
There are 2,160 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Charnwood, close to England's 2,171 and Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's 2,308. Practices recorded 501 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 74% of them face to face. 39% 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 1.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Charnwood | Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,160 | 2,308 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 501 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 74% | 72% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 39% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 19% | 19% |
94% of Charnwood's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Charnwood residents are Manor Park Medical Practice (2,529), Village Health Group, East Leake (1,721) and The Glenfield Surgery (1,545).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Charnwood registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Medical Practice | 2,529 | Leicester |
| Village Health Group, East Leake | 1,721 | Loughborough |
| The Glenfield Surgery | 1,545 | Leicester |
| Hilltop Surgery | 988 | Leicester |
| Markfield Medical Centre | 442 | Markfield |
| Horizon Healthcare | 431 | Leicester |
| Rushey Mead Health Centre | 397 | Leicester |
| Brandon Surgery Dr R Kapur | 302 | Leicester |
| Spinney Hill Medical Centre | 266 | Leicester |
| East Park Medical Centre - R P Pandya | 255 | Leicester |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Charnwood is heart failure (1.4% against 1.1%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (1.0% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Charnwood (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.3% | 15.2% | 31,245 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.5% | 14.3% | 24,172 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.9% | 7.9% | 13,354 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.4% | 6.6% | 12,334 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.8% | 4.6% | 8,005 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.5% | 3.8% | 7,242 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.7% | 3.0% | 5,574 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4,753 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 3,689 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3,264 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2,807 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1,988 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 718 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,420 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,648 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,343 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,214 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,033 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 989 |
- Blaby (2,050 patients per GP)
- Harborough (2,205 patients per GP)
- Hinckley and Bosworth (2,147 patients per GP)
- Leicester (2,639 patients per GP)
- Melton (2,280 patients per GP)
- North West Leicestershire (2,034 patients per GP)
- Oadby and Wigston (2,336 patients per GP)
- Rutland (2,615 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Charnwood?
23 practices are located in the Charnwood council area, with 200,253 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Charnwood residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 197,337 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Manor Park Medical Practice (2,529).
How many patients are there per GP in Charnwood?
2,160 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Charnwood, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Charnwood?
39% of appointments at practices in Charnwood took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.