GP practices in the Exeter council area: access and ratings
There are 16 GP practices in the Exeter council area, with 164,467 registered patients between them (September 2026). 144,565 people living in Exeter were registered with a GP in July 2026, 99% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Exeter have 1,924 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 16 practices in Exeter with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 74% at St Leonard's Practice to 98% at The Heavitree Practice, with a median of 84% (England: 77%). 7 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Heavitree Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (99%, 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 Heavitree Practice | 7,719 | 7,826 | 98% | 99% | Good | 1,774 |
| Barnfield Hill Surgery | 8,234 | 8,618 | 91% | 88% | Good | 1,821 |
| Wonford Green Surgery | 7,207 | 7,660 | 91% | 63% | Good | 1,955 |
| Pinhoe Surgery | 7,904 | 18,585 | 89% | 73% | Good | 1,604 |
| Ide Lane Surgery | 5,841 | 9,176 | 87% | 59% | Good | 1,344 |
| Mount Pleasant Health Centre | 16,487 | 17,324 | 86% | 60% | Good | 1,833 |
| The South Lawn Medical Practice | 7,804 | 7,851 | 86% | 65% | Good | 1,989 |
| Whipton Surgery | 4,407 | 4,942 | 84% | 83% | Good | 2,193 |
| Isca Medical Practice | 4,902 | 5,288 | 84% | 82% | Good | 2,155 |
| Southernhay House Surgery | 7,463 | 7,515 | 82% | 76% | Good | 1,764 |
| Hill Barton Surgery | 4,090 | 4,629 | 82% | 81% | Good | 1,908 |
| Clock Tower Surgery | 578 | 746 | 81% | 87% | – | 462 |
| Topsham Surgery | 10,205 | 11,929 | 80% | 74% | Good | 1,927 |
| St Thomas Medical Group | 36,181 | 37,964 | 75% | 56% | Outstanding | 2,515 |
| Foxhayes Practice | 4,311 | 4,670 | 75% | 80% | Outstanding | 2,736 |
| St Leonard's Practice | 9,357 | 9,744 | 74% | 69% | Outstanding | 2,112 |
There are 1,924 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Exeter, fewer than England's 2,171 and Devon's 1,863. Practices recorded 548 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 60% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
17% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.4% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Exeter | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,924 | 1,863 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 548 | 626 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 60% | 54% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 17% | 25% | 19% |
99% of Exeter's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Exeter residents are Woodbury Surgery (254), Rolle Medical Partnership (169) and Westbank Practice (157).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Exeter registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Surgery | 254 | Exeter |
| Rolle Medical Partnership | 169 | Exmouth |
| Westbank Practice | 157 | Exeter |
| Haldon House Surgery | 90 | Exmouth |
| Imperial Surgery | 86 | Exmouth |
| Redlands | 52 | Crediton |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 48 | Wembley |
| Cranbrook Medical Practice | 44 | Exeter |
| Dawlish Medical Group | 39 | Dawlish |
| Clare House | 33 | Tiverton |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Exeter is serious mental illness (1.1% against 1.0%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Exeter (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.3% | 14.3% | 18,348 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 12.8% | 15.2% | 21,216 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.3% | 6.6% | 9,966 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 5.7% | 7.9% | 7,991 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.8% | 4.6% | 5,301 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.2% | 3.8% | 5,323 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.5% | 3.0% | 4,234 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3,452 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2,824 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2,685 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.1% | 1.2% | 575 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1,750 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1,588 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,336 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,091 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 895 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 998 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 773 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 665 |
- East Devon (1,690 patients per GP)
- Mid Devon (1,381 patients per GP)
- North Devon (1,691 patients per GP)
- Plymouth (2,280 patients per GP)
- South Hams (1,542 patients per GP)
- Teignbridge (1,819 patients per GP)
- Torbay (2,120 patients per GP)
- Torridge (1,728 patients per GP)
- West Devon (1,552 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Exeter?
16 practices are located in the Exeter council area, with 164,467 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Exeter residents registered with a GP?
99% of the 144,565 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Woodbury Surgery (254).
How many patients are there per GP in Exeter?
1,924 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Exeter, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Exeter?
44% of appointments at practices in Exeter took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.