GP practices in the Guildford council area: access and ratings
There are 11 GP practices in the Guildford council area, with 130,945 registered patients between them (September 2026). 158,729 people living in Guildford were registered with a GP in July 2026, 78% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Guildford have 1,941 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 11 practices in Guildford with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 68% at Merrow Park Surgery to 96% at East Horsley Medical Centre, with a median of 87% (England: 77%). 8 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. East Horsley Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (89%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Horsley Medical Centre | 10,056 | 10,677 | 96% | 89% | Good | 2,437 |
| Dr Karen Nevin & Partners | 7,880 | 8,863 | 96% | 80% | Good | 2,379 |
| Shere Surgery/Dispensary | 5,500 | 8,163 | 95% | 80% | Good | 1,767 |
| Austen Road Surgery | 8,456 | 8,547 | 95% | 86% | Good | 2,095 |
| Pirbright Surgery | 2,395 | 4,777 | 89% | 83% | Good | 1,288 |
| The Fairlands Practice | 13,528 | 14,015 | 87% | 67% | Good | 1,671 |
| St Luke's Surgery | 11,336 | 11,388 | 86% | 74% | Good | 1,748 |
| Guildowns Group Practice | 23,694 | 23,551 | 83% | 58% | Good | 1,788 |
| Woodbridge Hill Surgery | 16,448 | 16,998 | 77% | 66% | Good | 3,084 |
| Dapdune House Surgery | 12,378 | 12,458 | 75% | 66% | Good | 2,254 |
| Merrow Park Surgery | 11,365 | 11,508 | 68% | 45% | Good | 1,470 |
There are 1,941 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Guildford, fewer than England's 2,171 and Surrey and Sussex's 2,031. Practices recorded 486 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 55% of them face to face. 52% 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 1.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Guildford | Surrey and Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,941 | 2,031 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 486 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 55% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 52% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 17% | 22% | 19% |
78% of Guildford's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Guildford residents are Frimley Green Medical Centre (16,475), Wonersh Surgery (3,943) and The Border Practice (3,531).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Guildford registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Frimley Green Medical Centre | 16,475 | Camberley |
| Wonersh Surgery | 3,943 | Guildford |
| The Border Practice | 3,531 | Aldershot |
| Binscombe Medical Centre | 1,874 | Godalming |
| The Cambridge Practice | 1,347 | Aldershot |
| Fairfield Medical Centre | 1,100 | Leatherhead |
| Farnham Park Health Group | 817 | Farnham |
| Farnham Dene Medical Practice | 757 | Farnham |
| The Mill Medical Practice | 741 | Godalming |
| Springfield Surgery | 646 | Surrey |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Guildford is osteoporosis (1.7% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is copd (1.1% against 1.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | Guildford (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.0% | 14.3% | 14,218 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 12.5% | 15.2% | 16,634 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.8% | 6.6% | 7,390 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 4.9% | 7.9% | 5,377 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.0% | 3.8% | 5,315 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.9% | 4.6% | 4,290 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.3% | 3.0% | 3,029 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2,850 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.7% | 1.2% | 792 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1,827 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1,450 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,070 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1,011 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 987 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 635 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 627 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 508 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 477 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 458 |
- Adur (1,801 patients per GP)
- Arun (2,342 patients per GP)
- Brighton and Hove (1,909 patients per GP)
- Chichester (1,672 patients per GP)
- Crawley (2,439 patients per GP)
- Eastbourne (1,669 patients per GP)
- Elmbridge (2,191 patients per GP)
- Epsom and Ewell (2,083 patients per GP)
- Hastings (3,710 patients per GP)
- Horsham (1,996 patients per GP)
- Lewes (1,764 patients per GP)
- Mid Sussex (2,133 patients per GP)
- Mole Valley (1,699 patients per GP)
- Reigate and Banstead (2,012 patients per GP)
- Rother (2,065 patients per GP)
- Runnymede (2,102 patients per GP)
- Spelthorne (2,242 patients per GP)
- Surrey Heath (1,994 patients per GP)
- Tandridge (1,821 patients per GP)
- Waverley (1,855 patients per GP)
- Wealden (2,165 patients per GP)
- Woking (2,235 patients per GP)
- Worthing (2,171 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Guildford?
11 practices are located in the Guildford council area, with 130,945 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Guildford residents registered with a GP?
78% of the 158,729 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Frimley Green Medical Centre (16,475).
How many patients are there per GP in Guildford?
1,941 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Guildford, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Guildford?
52% of appointments at practices in Guildford took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.