GP practices in the Kensington and Chelsea council area: access and ratings
There are 31 GP practices in the Kensington and Chelsea council area, with 226,589 registered patients between them (September 2026). 193,631 people living in Kensington and Chelsea were registered with a GP in July 2026, 87% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Kensington and Chelsea have 2,058 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 31 practices in Kensington and Chelsea with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 63% at Barlby Surgery to 99% at Royal Hospital Chelsea, with a median of 85% (England: 77%). 16 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Chelsea Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (97%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Hospital Chelsea | 287 | 288 | 99% | 95% | – | – |
| The Chelsea Practice | 6,303 | 6,202 | 95% | 97% | Good | 2,461 |
| The Abingdon Health Centre | 8,442 | 8,693 | 93% | 90% | Good | 3,813 |
| Holland Park Surgery | 11,479 | 13,296 | 92% | 84% | Good | 1,464 |
| Golborne Medical Centre | 1,824 | 3,004 | 92% | 89% | Good | 2,816 |
| Kynance Practice | 2,406 | 2,735 | 92% | 92% | Good | 1,193 |
| Colville Health Centre | 8,014 | 10,274 | 91% | 90% | Good | 2,088 |
| The Good Practice | 6,760 | 8,635 | 90% | 85% | Good | 5,997 |
| Drs. Ramasamy & Nannithamby | 3,590 | 5,332 | 89% | 78% | Good | 1,913 |
| Pembridge Villas Surgery | 8,433 | 13,315 | 88% | 86% | Good | 2,580 |
| North Kensington Medical Centre | 3,541 | 5,114 | 87% | 78% | Good | 1,547 |
| The Redcliffe Surgery | 8,952 | 10,936 | 87% | 74% | Good | 2,191 |
| Stanhope Mews Surgery | 13,032 | 15,976 | 86% | 78% | Good | 1,807 |
| Earl's Court Surgery | 2,488 | 3,971 | 86% | 84% | Requires improvement | 1,655 |
| Chelsea Medical Services | 3,068 | 3,013 | 85% | 82% | Good | 1,027 |
| Dr Rachael Garner | 3,323 | 3,711 | 85% | 84% | Good | 2,047 |
| Knightsbridge Medical Centre | 10,912 | 14,703 | 84% | 73% | Good | 3,802 |
| Meanwhile Garden Medical Centre | 904 | 2,157 | 84% | 89% | Good | 1,079 |
| Kensington Park Medical Centre | 4,825 | 9,076 | 84% | 80% | Good | 1,327 |
| The Portland Road Practice | 7,396 | 8,936 | 84% | 74% | Good | 2,520 |
| Exmoor Surgery | 3,435 | 4,678 | 83% | 79% | Good | 1,754 |
| Dr King Stott and Pankhurst | 6,137 | 6,285 | 83% | 85% | Good | 1,588 |
| Earls Court Medical Centre | 4,983 | 6,677 | 82% | 70% | Good | 1,383 |
| Scarsdale Medical Centre | 5,905 | 6,980 | 80% | 82% | Good | 2,545 |
| Brompton Medical Centre | 3,852 | 4,876 | 80% | 82% | Good | 2,949 |
| Portobello Medical Centre | 3,360 | 4,247 | 80% | 78% | Good | 3,185 |
| Kings Road Medical Centre | 6,835 | 15,755 | 76% | 70% | Good | 3,026 |
| St Quintin Health Centre | 2,584 | 4,098 | 74% | 78% | – | 1,801 |
| The Foreland Medical Centre | 3,183 | 4,117 | 72% | 68% | Good | 1,662 |
| Earls Court Health and Wellbeing Centre | 7,348 | 9,424 | 67% | 48% | Good | 4,808 |
| Barlby Surgery | 5,692 | 10,084 | 63% | 37% | Good | 2,035 |
There are 2,058 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Kensington and Chelsea, close to England's 2,171 and West and North London's 2,497. Practices recorded 535 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 74% of them face to face. 50% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
14% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 3.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Kensington and Chelsea | West and North London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,058 | 2,497 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 535 | 469 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 74% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 50% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 14% | 12% | 19% |
87% of Kensington and Chelsea's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Kensington and Chelsea residents are Imperial College Health Centre (4,387), GP at hand (2,141) and The Belgrave Medical Centre (1,816).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Kensington and Chelsea registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial College Health Centre | 4,387 | London |
| GP at hand | 2,141 | London |
| The Belgrave Medical Centre | 1,816 | London |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 1,754 | Wembley |
| Newton Medical Centre | 1,165 | London |
| Half Penny Steps Health Centre | 985 | London |
| Belgravia Surgery | 961 | London |
| Grand Union Health Centre | 782 | London |
| Sterndale Surgery | 454 | London |
| Dr Skinner - Milson Road Health Centre | 405 | London |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Kensington and Chelsea is serious mental illness (1.5% against 1.0%), and the furthest below is chronic kidney disease (2.0% against 4.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Kensington and Chelsea (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 9.4% | 15.2% | 21,836 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 9.2% | 14.3% | 18,404 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 4.5% | 7.9% | 9,078 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 3.6% | 6.6% | 8,090 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.7% | 3.8% | 6,365 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 2.0% | 4.6% | 3,943 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 1.7% | 3.0% | 4,037 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3,391 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3,122 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2,634 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2,386 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.7% | 1.2% | 554 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,543 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1,285 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,075 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1,037 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.4% | 0.8% | 871 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.4% | 0.8% | 792 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 589 |
- Barnet (2,301 patients per GP)
- Brent (3,340 patients per GP)
- Camden (1,915 patients per GP)
- Ealing (2,801 patients per GP)
- Enfield (2,402 patients per GP)
- Hackney (1,785 patients per GP)
- Hammersmith and Fulham (2,842 patients per GP)
- Haringey (2,360 patients per GP)
- Harrow (2,259 patients per GP)
- Hillingdon (2,688 patients per GP)
- Hounslow (2,525 patients per GP)
- Islington (2,375 patients per GP)
- Richmond upon Thames (1,920 patients per GP)
- Westminster (2,418 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Kensington and Chelsea?
31 practices are located in the Kensington and Chelsea council area, with 226,589 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Kensington and Chelsea residents registered with a GP?
87% of the 193,631 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Imperial College Health Centre (4,387).
How many patients are there per GP in Kensington and Chelsea?
2,058 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Kensington and Chelsea, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Kensington and Chelsea?
50% of appointments at practices in Kensington and Chelsea took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.