GP practices in the Harborough council area: access and ratings
There are 7 GP practices in the Harborough council area, with 98,341 registered patients between them (September 2026). 105,929 people living in Harborough were registered with a GP in July 2026, 86% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Harborough have 2,205 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 Harborough with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 64% at Market Harborough Medical Centre to 90% at Husbands Bosworth Surgery, with a median of 77% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Vipul Masharani 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husbands Bosworth Surgery | 3,676 | 5,409 | 90% | 77% | Good | 1,389 |
| Dr Vipul Masharani | 6,892 | 7,033 | 89% | 94% | Good | 2,069 |
| The Orchard Medical Practice | 11,227 | 12,607 | 88% | 78% | Good | 2,609 |
| The Billesdon Surgery | 7,219 | 7,293 | 77% | 46% | Good | 1,494 |
| The Wycliffe Medical Practice | 10,564 | 10,681 | 75% | 49% | Good | 1,330 |
| South Leicestershire Medical Group | 24,928 | 25,960 | 71% | 27% | Requires improvement | 2,452 |
| Market Harborough Medical Centre | 26,265 | 29,358 | 64% | 20% | Good | 3,272 |
There are 2,205 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Harborough, close to England's 2,171 and Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's 2,308. Practices recorded 505 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 83% of them face to face. 35% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Harborough | Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,205 | 2,308 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 505 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 83% | 72% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 35% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 19% | 19% |
86% of Harborough's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Harborough residents are Severn Surgery (2,061), Willows Medical Centre (1,878) and Countesthorpe Health Centre (1,621).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Harborough registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Severn Surgery | 2,061 | Leicester |
| Willows Medical Centre | 1,878 | Leicester |
| Countesthorpe Health Centre | 1,621 | Leicester |
| The Uppingham Surgery | 1,452 | Oakham |
| Downing Drive Surgery | 1,284 | Leicester |
| St Elizabeth's Medical Centre | 671 | Leicester |
| Humberstone Medical Centre | 634 | Leicester |
| Hilltop Surgery | 530 | Leicester |
| The Central Surgery | 486 | Leicester |
| Northfield Medical Centre | 435 | Leicester |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Harborough is osteoporosis (2.2% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Harborough (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.7% | 15.2% | 17,245 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.8% | 14.3% | 12,455 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% | 6,591 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.9% | 7.9% | 5,546 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.7% | 4.6% | 4,526 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.8% | 3.8% | 4,641 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2,934 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2,915 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.2% | 1.2% | 981 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2,068 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1,621 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1,410 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 935 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 747 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 784 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 592 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 686 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 483 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 324 |
- Blaby (2,050 patients per GP)
- Charnwood (2,160 patients per GP)
- Hinckley and Bosworth (2,147 patients per GP)
- Leicester (2,639 patients per GP)
- Melton (2,280 patients per GP)
- North West Leicestershire (2,034 patients per GP)
- Oadby and Wigston (2,336 patients per GP)
- Rutland (2,615 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Harborough?
7 practices are located in the Harborough council area, with 98,341 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Harborough residents registered with a GP?
86% of the 105,929 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Severn Surgery (2,061).
How many patients are there per GP in Harborough?
2,205 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Harborough, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Harborough?
35% of appointments at practices in Harborough took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.