GP practices in the Fylde council area: access and ratings
There are 7 GP practices in the Fylde council area, with 75,409 registered patients between them (September 2026). 86,585 people living in Fylde were registered with a GP in July 2026, 86% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Fylde have 2,192 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 7 practices in Fylde with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 63% at Poplar House Surgery to 87% at Ash Tree House Surgery, with a median of 73% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Kirkham Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (78%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Tree House Surgery | 11,774 | 12,037 | 87% | 73% | Good | 2,133 |
| Dr Norcross & Partners | 12,730 | 12,793 | 76% | 46% | Good | 2,005 |
| Kirkham Health Centre | 9,616 | 9,852 | 74% | 78% | Good | 2,087 |
| Parcliffe Medical Centre | 11,715 | 12,066 | 73% | 43% | Good | 2,623 |
| Fernbank Surgery | 11,329 | 11,318 | 73% | 49% | Good | 1,988 |
| Holland House Surgery | 10,738 | 10,675 | 71% | 42% | Good | 2,566 |
| Poplar House Surgery | 6,443 | 6,668 | 63% | 43% | Good | 2,084 |
There are 2,192 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Fylde, close to England's 2,171 and Lancashire and South Cumbria's 2,288. Practices recorded 493 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 81% of them face to face. 38% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
31% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Fylde | Lancashire and South Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,192 | 2,288 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 493 | 471 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 81% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 31% | 21% | 19% |
86% of Fylde's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Fylde residents are Great Eccleston Health Centre (2,337), Highfield Surgery Partnership (1,658) and Stonyhill Medical Practice (1,462).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Fylde registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Great Eccleston Health Centre | 2,337 | Preston |
| Highfield Surgery Partnership | 1,658 | Blackpool |
| Stonyhill Medical Practice | 1,462 | Blackpool |
| The Partners | 1,433 | Blackpool |
| Queensway Medical Centre | 737 | Blackpool |
| Lockwood GP Surgery | 687 | Poulton Le Fylde |
| Abbey-Dale Medical Centre | 642 | Blackpool |
| Bloomfield Medical Centre | 519 | Blackpool |
| Waterloo Medical Centre | 455 | Blackpool |
| Arnold Medical Centre | 449 | Blackpool |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Fylde is palliative care (1.8% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.5% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Fylde (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 21.9% | 15.2% | 16,590 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.0% | 14.3% | 11,448 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.1% | 7.9% | 5,236 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.5% | 6.6% | 5,412 |
| Cancer | All ages | 6.3% | 3.8% | 4,780 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.7% | 4.6% | 3,652 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.8% | 3.0% | 3,654 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2,995 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2,207 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1,991 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.2% | 1.2% | 885 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1,453 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1,347 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.3% | 0.8% | 976 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.3% | 1.0% | 969 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 672 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 628 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 681 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 369 |
- Blackburn with Darwen (2,633 patients per GP)
- Blackpool (2,287 patients per GP)
- Burnley (2,706 patients per GP)
- Chorley (2,542 patients per GP)
- Cumberland (2,436 patients per GP)
- Hyndburn (2,413 patients per GP)
- Lancaster (2,174 patients per GP)
- North Yorkshire (1,777 patients per GP)
- Pendle (2,424 patients per GP)
- Preston (2,846 patients per GP)
- Ribble Valley (1,639 patients per GP)
- Rossendale (2,243 patients per GP)
- South Ribble (2,185 patients per GP)
- West Lancashire (2,241 patients per GP)
- Westmorland and Furness (1,759 patients per GP)
- Wyre (2,643 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Fylde?
7 practices are located in the Fylde council area, with 75,409 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Fylde residents registered with a GP?
86% of the 86,585 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Great Eccleston Health Centre (2,337).
How many patients are there per GP in Fylde?
2,192 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Fylde, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Fylde?
38% of appointments at practices in Fylde took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.