GP practices in the Hartlepool council area: access and ratings
There are 11 GP practices in the Hartlepool council area, with 99,439 registered patients between them (September 2026). 102,097 people living in Hartlepool were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Hartlepool have 2,335 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 Hartlepool with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 54% at Wynyard Medical Centre to 88% at Seaton Surgery, with a median of 75% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Seaton Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (91%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Surgery | 4,141 | 4,177 | 88% | 91% | Good | 1,843 |
| West Quay Medical Practice | 6,188 | 6,252 | 79% | 55% | Good | 2,131 |
| Dr Abbas Awad, Dr Bose Mohan, Dr Fazal Omer | 7,391 | 7,528 | 77% | 70% | Good | 1,995 |
| The Headland Medical Centre | 5,168 | 5,287 | 76% | 74% | Good | 2,644 |
| Hart Medical Practice | 9,247 | 9,376 | 75% | 52% | Good | 1,964 |
| Chadwick Practice | 11,965 | 11,943 | 75% | 50% | Good | 2,658 |
| Bankhouse Surgery | 10,226 | 10,378 | 74% | 44% | Good | 1,517 |
| McKenzie House | 19,236 | 19,499 | 68% | 35% | Good | 3,445 |
| Havelock Grange Practice | 13,297 | 13,269 | 60% | 30% | Good | 2,449 |
| Gladstone House Surgery | 5,534 | 5,604 | 57% | 42% | Good | 3,090 |
| Wynyard Medical Centre | 5,992 | 6,126 | 54% | 21% | Good | 2,338 |
There are 2,335 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Hartlepool, close to England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 511 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 73% of them face to face. 40% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
21% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Hartlepool | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,335 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 511 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 73% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 40% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 22% | 19% |
96% of Hartlepool's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Hartlepool residents are Skerne Medical Group (976), Kingsway Medical Centre (340) and Blackhall & Peterlee Practice (280).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Hartlepool registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Skerne Medical Group | 976 | Stockton On Tees |
| Kingsway Medical Centre | 340 | Billingham |
| Blackhall & Peterlee Practice | 280 | Hartlepool |
| Marsh House Medical Centre | 277 | Billingham |
| The Roseberry Practice | 241 | Billingham |
| East Durham Medical Group | 206 | Peterlee |
| Horden Group Practice | 127 | Peterlee |
| Easington & Peterlee Medical Practice | 123 | Peterlee |
| Queenstree Practice | 114 | Billingham |
| Elm Tree Medical Centre | 107 | Stockton-on-tees |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Hartlepool is palliative care (1.1% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.4% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Hartlepool (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.6% | 15.2% | 18,526 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.7% | 14.3% | 12,463 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.0% | 7.9% | 7,303 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.9% | 6.6% | 7,416 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.9% | 4.6% | 3,884 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.1% | 3.0% | 4,090 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3,813 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.5% | 1.9% | 3,447 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2,527 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2,375 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 905 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1,061 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1,055 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1,054 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 996 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 731 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 849 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 818 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.4% | 1.2% | 156 |
- County Durham (2,118 patients per GP)
- Cumberland (2,436 patients per GP)
- Darlington (2,479 patients per GP)
- Gateshead (1,835 patients per GP)
- Middlesbrough (2,243 patients per GP)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2,059 patients per GP)
- North Tyneside (1,807 patients per GP)
- Northumberland (1,771 patients per GP)
- Redcar and Cleveland (2,568 patients per GP)
- South Tyneside (2,379 patients per GP)
- Stockton-on-Tees (2,350 patients per GP)
- Sunderland (1,961 patients per GP)
- Westmorland and Furness (1,759 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Hartlepool?
11 practices are located in the Hartlepool council area, with 99,439 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Hartlepool residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 102,097 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Skerne Medical Group (976).
How many patients are there per GP in Hartlepool?
2,335 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Hartlepool, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Hartlepool?
40% of appointments at practices in Hartlepool took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.