GP practices in the Dartford council area: access and ratings
There are 9 GP practices in the Dartford council area, with 137,560 registered patients between them (September 2026). 131,951 people living in Dartford were registered with a GP in July 2026, 84% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Dartford have 2,514 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 Dartford with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 53% at Temple Hill Surgery to 79% at Dartford East Health Centre, with a median of 71% (England: 77%). 0 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dartford East Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (57%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford East Health Centre | 15,166 | 15,165 | 79% | 57% | Good | 2,114 |
| Horsmans Place Partnership | 9,203 | 9,559 | 77% | 47% | Good | 2,648 |
| The Wellcome Practice | 10,041 | 10,779 | 77% | 34% | Good | 2,950 |
| Redwood Practice | 7,721 | 8,848 | 73% | 30% | Good | 1,485 |
| Swanscombe Health Centre | 29,867 | 37,457 | 71% | 23% | Requires improvement | 2,557 |
| Jubilee Medical Group | 3,849 | 15,523 | 64% | 21% | Good | 3,008 |
| Pilgrims Way Surgery | 8,887 | 9,085 | 62% | 41% | Good | 7,506 |
| Lowfield Medical Centre | 7,389 | 7,461 | 55% | 38% | Good | 2,068 |
| Temple Hill Surgery | 18,189 | 23,683 | 53% | 30% | Good | 2,442 |
There are 2,514 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Dartford, more than England's 2,171 and Kent and Medway's 2,419. Practices recorded 423 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 56% of them face to face. 41% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
15% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Dartford | Kent and Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,514 | 2,419 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 423 | 457 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 56% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 15% | 20% | 19% |
84% of Dartford's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Dartford residents are Downs Way Medical Practice (7,769), Braeside Surgery (3,768) and Springhead Health (2,204).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Dartford registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Downs Way Medical Practice | 7,769 | Gravesend |
| Braeside Surgery | 3,768 | Dartford |
| Springhead Health | 2,204 | Gravesend |
| Crayford Town Surgery | 1,500 | Dartford |
| Sidcup Medical Centre | 764 | Sidcup |
| Dr J.P. Mounty and Partners | 712 | Gravesend |
| The Cedars Surgery | 530 | Swanley |
| Plas Meddyg Surgery | 389 | Bexley |
| Northumberland Heath Medical Centre | 298 | Erith |
| The Albion Surgery | 269 | Bexleyheath |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Dartford is osteoporosis (1.3% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is peripheral arterial disease (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Dartford (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.9% | 15.2% | 21,573 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.5% | 14.3% | 15,876 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8,627 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.1% | 6.6% | 6,457 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.9% | 4.6% | 4,993 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4,511 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2,978 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2,387 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2,190 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2,090 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 565 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,108 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 865 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1,094 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,006 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 667 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 766 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 629 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 530 |
- Ashford (2,146 patients per GP)
- Canterbury (2,102 patients per GP)
- Dover (2,335 patients per GP)
- Folkestone and Hythe (2,293 patients per GP)
- Gravesham (2,720 patients per GP)
- Maidstone (2,895 patients per GP)
- Medway (2,609 patients per GP)
- Sevenoaks (2,569 patients per GP)
- Swale (2,404 patients per GP)
- Thanet (2,392 patients per GP)
- Tonbridge and Malling (2,283 patients per GP)
- Tunbridge Wells (2,207 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Dartford?
9 practices are located in the Dartford council area, with 137,560 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Dartford residents registered with a GP?
84% of the 131,951 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Downs Way Medical Practice (7,769).
How many patients are there per GP in Dartford?
2,514 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Dartford, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Dartford?
41% of appointments at practices in Dartford took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.