GP practices in the Cheltenham council area: access and ratings
There are 12 GP practices in the Cheltenham council area, with 136,223 registered patients between them (September 2026). 128,257 people living in Cheltenham were registered with a GP in July 2026, 98% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Cheltenham have 2,048 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 12 practices in Cheltenham with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 61% at Leckhampton Surgery to 94% at Underwood Surgery, with a median of 85% (England: 77%). 6 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Underwood Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (88%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood Surgery | 11,142 | 11,331 | 94% | 88% | Good | 1,520 |
| St George's Surgery | 10,946 | 12,313 | 93% | 84% | Good | 2,328 |
| Berkeley Place Surgery | 17,516 | 18,360 | 91% | 73% | Good | 2,596 |
| West Cheltenham Medical | 5,761 | 5,993 | 87% | 86% | Good | 3,354 |
| Dr S Nelson & Partners | 12,164 | 13,100 | 86% | 66% | Good | 1,849 |
| Weston House Practice | 17,317 | 19,244 | 86% | 69% | Good | 2,296 |
| The Royal Well Surgery | 7,705 | 8,417 | 83% | 82% | Good | 1,901 |
| St Catherine's Surgery | 8,168 | 8,981 | 83% | 53% | Good | 2,660 |
| Yorkleigh Surgery - CT | 6,810 | 7,240 | 78% | 53% | Good | 3,139 |
| The Royal Crescent Surgery | 7,519 | 8,093 | 78% | 56% | Good | 2,086 |
| Sixways Clinic | 9,729 | 10,775 | 69% | 52% | Good | 1,557 |
| Leckhampton Surgery | 10,424 | 12,376 | 61% | 27% | Good | 1,448 |
There are 2,048 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Cheltenham, close to England's 2,171 and Gloucestershire's 1,949. Practices recorded 555 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 65% of them face to face. 41% 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 0.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Cheltenham | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,048 | 1,949 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 555 | 574 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 65% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 23% | 19% |
98% of Cheltenham's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Cheltenham residents are Cleevelands Medical Centre (1,726), The Stoke Road Surgery (239) and Aspen Medical Practice (141).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Cheltenham registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Cleevelands Medical Centre | 1,726 | Cheltenham |
| The Stoke Road Surgery | 239 | Cheltenham |
| Aspen Medical Practice | 141 | Gloucester |
| Rendcomb Surgery | 93 | Cirencester |
| Gloucester Health Access Centre | 58 | Gloucester |
| Churchdown Surgery | 58 | Gloucester |
| Upper Thames Medical - The Park Surgery and Lechlade Medical | 25 | Cirencester |
| Cotswold Medical Practice | 25 | Cheltenham |
| Rosebank Health | 22 | Gloucester |
| Church Street Practice | 18 | Tewkesbury |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Cheltenham is palliative care (1.1% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is diabetes (6.8% against 7.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | Cheltenham (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.4% | 15.2% | 19,829 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.6% | 14.3% | 13,987 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% | 9,341 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.8% | 7.9% | 7,614 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5,616 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.9% | 3.8% | 5,370 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4,097 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3,509 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2,627 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2,402 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 679 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,591 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1,538 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,363 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,286 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,000 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 824 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 797 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 738 |
- Cotswold (1,925 patients per GP)
- Forest of Dean (1,893 patients per GP)
- Gloucester (1,873 patients per GP)
- Stroud (1,964 patients per GP)
- Tewkesbury (1,999 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Cheltenham?
12 practices are located in the Cheltenham council area, with 136,223 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Cheltenham residents registered with a GP?
98% of the 128,257 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Cleevelands Medical Centre (1,726).
How many patients are there per GP in Cheltenham?
2,048 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Cheltenham, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Cheltenham?
41% of appointments at practices in Cheltenham took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.