GP practices in the Chesterfield council area: access and ratings
There are 9 GP practices in the Chesterfield council area, with 115,392 registered patients between them (September 2026). 109,119 people living in Chesterfield were registered with a GP in July 2026, 95% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Chesterfield have 1,625 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 9 practices in Chesterfield with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 59% at Royal Primary Care Chesterfield West to 96% at The Calow and Brimington Practice, with a median of 85% (England: 77%). 5 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Chatsworth Road Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (75%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Calow and Brimington Practice | 5,543 | 8,080 | 96% | 59% | Good | 1,814 |
| The Surgery @ Wheatbridge | 14,083 | 15,556 | 89% | 53% | Good | 1,935 |
| The Brimington Surgery | 8,528 | 8,889 | 89% | 61% | Good | 1,272 |
| Newbold Surgery | 11,772 | 12,444 | 88% | 49% | Good | 1,637 |
| Chatsworth Road Medical Centre | 8,380 | 9,954 | 85% | 75% | Outstanding | 1,623 |
| Whittington Moor Surgery | 7,932 | 8,506 | 78% | 50% | Outstanding | 1,418 |
| Avenue House and Hasland Partnership | 17,522 | 20,170 | 73% | 47% | Good | 2,370 |
| Royal Primary Care Chesterfield | 17,437 | 18,759 | 70% | 17% | Good | 1,241 |
| Royal Primary Care Chesterfield West | 12,092 | 13,034 | 59% | 17% | Good | 1,592 |
There are 1,625 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Chesterfield, fewer than England's 2,171 and Derby and Derbyshire's 2,105. Practices recorded 562 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 74% of them face to face. 41% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
23% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Chesterfield | Derby and Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,625 | 2,105 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 562 | 523 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 74% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 39% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 23% | 21% | 19% |
95% of Chesterfield's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Chesterfield residents are Dr A Palmer & Dr G Lovelock (2,082), Wingerworth Medical Centre (480) and Castle Street Medical Centre (374).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Chesterfield registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Dr A Palmer & Dr G Lovelock | 2,082 | Chesterfield |
| Wingerworth Medical Centre | 480 | Chesterfield |
| Castle Street Medical Centre | 374 | Chesterfield |
| Moss Valley Medical Practice | 318 | Sheffield |
| The Friendly Family Surgery | 267 | Chesterfield |
| Royal Primary Care Clay Cross | 257 | Chesterfield |
| Welbeck Road Health Centre | 252 | Chesterfield |
| Stubley Medical Centre | 251 | Dronfield |
| Dronfield Medical Practice | 198 | Dronfield |
| North Wingfield Medical Centre | 189 | Chesterfield |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Chesterfield is chronic kidney disease (8.1% against 4.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Chesterfield (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.0% | 15.2% | 22,026 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.4% | 14.3% | 17,400 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.5% | 7.9% | 10,043 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.1% | 6.6% | 8,876 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 8.1% | 4.6% | 7,658 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.4% | 3.8% | 5,145 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.8% | 3.0% | 4,356 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3,327 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3,214 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2,888 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1,585 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1,549 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.2% | 1.2% | 630 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 986 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,154 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1,063 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 867 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 902 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 869 |
- Amber Valley (1,833 patients per GP)
- Bolsover (2,088 patients per GP)
- Derby (2,578 patients per GP)
- Derbyshire Dales (1,832 patients per GP)
- Erewash (2,379 patients per GP)
- High Peak (1,867 patients per GP)
- North East Derbyshire (1,885 patients per GP)
- South Derbyshire (2,581 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Chesterfield?
9 practices are located in the Chesterfield council area, with 115,392 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Chesterfield residents registered with a GP?
95% of the 109,119 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Dr A Palmer & Dr G Lovelock (2,082).
How many patients are there per GP in Chesterfield?
1,625 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Chesterfield, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Chesterfield?
41% of appointments at practices in Chesterfield took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.