GP practices in the East Hertfordshire council area: access and ratings
There are 12 GP practices in the East Hertfordshire council area, with 159,731 registered patients between them (September 2026). 167,318 people living in East Hertfordshire were registered with a GP in July 2026, 91% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in East Hertfordshire have 2,531 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 East Hertfordshire with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from -9700% at Gardens and Jacobs Medical Partnership to 92% at Much Hadham Health Centre, with a median of 81% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Much Hadham Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (94%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Much Hadham Health Centre | 6,551 | 6,591 | 92% | 94% | Good | 2,113 |
| Dolphin House Surgery | 16,531 | 16,760 | 89% | 73% | Good | 2,213 |
| The Puckeridge Surgery | 19,511 | 20,210 | 89% | 79% | Good | 1,800 |
| Hanscombe House Surgery | 11,635 | 11,623 | 87% | 47% | Good | 2,401 |
| Watton Place Clinic | 4,988 | 5,190 | 83% | 89% | Good | 2,630 |
| South Street Surgery | 22,289 | 23,039 | 82% | 49% | Good | 2,674 |
| Helix Medical Centre | 9,174 | 10,793 | 79% | 63% | Good | 5,397 |
| Central Surgery | 11,231 | 13,788 | 74% | 66% | Good | 2,579 |
| New River Health | 16,825 | 16,818 | 74% | 42% | Good | 2,883 |
| Lea Wharf Medical | 17,623 | 18,229 | 67% | 41% | Good | 2,499 |
| Church Street Partnership | 15,729 | 16,625 | 62% | 33% | Good | 3,593 |
| Gardens and Jacobs Medical Partnership | 68 | 65 | -9700% | -9700% | – | 98 |
There are 2,531 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in East Hertfordshire, more than England's 2,171 and Central East's 2,348. Practices recorded 437 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 70% of them face to face. 48% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
19% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | East Hertfordshire | Central East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,531 | 2,348 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 437 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 70% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 48% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 19% | 17% | 19% |
91% of East Hertfordshire's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most East Hertfordshire residents are Hailey View Surgery (2,893), Peacock Surgery (1,850) and King George Surgery (1,447).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of East Hertfordshire registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Hailey View Surgery | 2,893 | Hoddesdon |
| Peacock Surgery | 1,850 | Stansted Mountfitchet |
| King George Surgery | 1,447 | Stevenage |
| Bridge Cottage Surgery | 1,319 | Welwyn Garden City |
| Amwell Surgery | 1,107 | Hoddesdon |
| Stanmore Medical Group | 808 | Stevenage |
| The Limes Surgery | 794 | Hoddesdon |
| Knebworth Surgery | 794 | Knebworth |
| Peartree Surgery | 406 | Welwyn Garden City |
| Old Harlow Health Centre | 264 | Harlow |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in East Hertfordshire is palliative care (0.8% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is copd (1.3% against 1.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | East Hertfordshire (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.0% | 15.2% | 22,310 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 11.9% | 14.3% | 15,011 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.9% | 6.6% | 10,335 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 5.8% | 7.9% | 7,488 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.1% | 3.8% | 6,594 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.5% | 4.6% | 4,391 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 4,116 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3,754 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2,674 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2,051 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 644 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1,522 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,284 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1,175 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 946 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 912 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,108 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 809 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 677 |
- Bedford (2,471 patients per GP)
- Broxbourne (2,158 patients per GP)
- Cambridge (2,192 patients per GP)
- Central Bedfordshire (2,504 patients per GP)
- Dacorum (2,572 patients per GP)
- East Cambridgeshire (1,891 patients per GP)
- Fenland (2,879 patients per GP)
- Hertsmere (2,121 patients per GP)
- Huntingdonshire (2,069 patients per GP)
- Luton (2,749 patients per GP)
- Milton Keynes (2,545 patients per GP)
- North Hertfordshire (2,110 patients per GP)
- North Northamptonshire (2,369 patients per GP)
- Peterborough (2,472 patients per GP)
- South Cambridgeshire (1,807 patients per GP)
- St Albans (2,076 patients per GP)
- Stevenage (3,000 patients per GP)
- Three Rivers (2,463 patients per GP)
- Watford (2,485 patients per GP)
- Welwyn Hatfield (2,199 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in East Hertfordshire?
12 practices are located in the East Hertfordshire council area, with 159,731 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are East Hertfordshire residents registered with a GP?
91% of the 167,318 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Hailey View Surgery (2,893).
How many patients are there per GP in East Hertfordshire?
2,531 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in East Hertfordshire, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in East Hertfordshire?
48% of appointments at practices in East Hertfordshire took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.