GP practices in the Dacorum council area: access and ratings
There are 13 GP practices in the Dacorum council area, with 178,068 registered patients between them (September 2026). 170,428 people living in Dacorum were registered with a GP in July 2026, 95% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Dacorum have 2,572 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 13 practices in Dacorum with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 42% at Parkwood Surgery to 94% at Rothschild House Surgery, with a median of 82% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Archway Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (95%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothschild House Surgery | 32,866 | 43,698 | 94% | 60% | Good | 2,513 |
| Haverfield Surgery | 2,517 | 3,745 | 91% | 91% | Good | 3,511 |
| Dr R Mapara and Partners | 18,358 | 18,453 | 87% | 71% | Good | 2,598 |
| Grovehill Medical Centre | 5,355 | 5,427 | 86% | 81% | Good | 2,993 |
| The Manor Street Surgery | 12,505 | 12,585 | 84% | 85% | Good | 2,266 |
| Kings Langley Surgery | 11,909 | 15,545 | 83% | 63% | Good | 2,155 |
| Gossoms End Surgery | 2,996 | 3,142 | 82% | 74% | Good | 1,932 |
| Archway Surgery | 2,687 | 3,049 | 82% | 95% | Good | 2,782 |
| Bennetts End Surgery | 14,797 | 14,793 | 72% | 44% | Good | 2,062 |
| Everest House Surgery | 14,591 | 14,623 | 71% | 46% | Good | 1,685 |
| Lincoln House Surgery | 23,336 | 23,510 | 67% | 36% | Good | 3,447 |
| Dr Khalid Mirza | 3,557 | 3,674 | 58% | 49% | Good | 3,444 |
| Parkwood Surgery | 15,763 | 15,824 | 42% | 12% | Good | 5,994 |
There are 2,572 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Dacorum, more than England's 2,171 and Central East's 2,348. Practices recorded 394 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 76% of them face to face. 43% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
18% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Dacorum | Central East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,572 | 2,348 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 394 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 76% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 43% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 18% | 17% | 19% |
95% of Dacorum's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Dacorum residents are Verulam Medical Group (3,103), Lodge Surgery (2,053) and The Elms Medical Practice (517).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Dacorum registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Verulam Medical Group | 3,103 | St Albans |
| Lodge Surgery | 2,053 | St Albans |
| The Elms Medical Practice | 517 | Harpenden |
| The Vine House Health Centre | 402 | Abbots Langley |
| Westongrove Partnership - Wendover Health Centre | 339 | Wendover |
| Attenborough Surgery | 154 | Bushey |
| Bridgewater Surgeries | 141 | Watford |
| Abbotswood Medical Centre | 126 | Abbots Langley |
| Gade Surgery | 122 | Rickmansworth |
| Manor View Practice | 109 | Bushey |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Dacorum is osteoporosis (1.3% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is heart failure (0.8% against 1.1%).
| Condition register | Age group | Dacorum (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.3% | 14.3% | 21,525 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.0% | 15.2% | 26,871 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.9% | 7.9% | 9,788 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.0% | 6.6% | 10,035 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.6% | 4.6% | 6,523 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.0% | 3.8% | 7,225 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.8% | 3.0% | 4,928 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3,987 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2,835 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2,686 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 868 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,566 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,238 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1,432 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,062 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,196 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,120 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 976 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 846 |
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How many GP practices are there in Dacorum?
13 practices are located in the Dacorum council area, with 178,068 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Dacorum residents registered with a GP?
95% of the 170,428 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Verulam Medical Group (3,103).
How many patients are there per GP in Dacorum?
2,572 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Dacorum, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Dacorum?
43% of appointments at practices in Dacorum took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.