GP practices in the Knowsley council area: access and ratings
There are 22 GP practices in the Knowsley council area, with 168,807 registered patients between them (September 2026). 175,077 people living in Knowsley were registered with a GP in July 2026, 85% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Knowsley have 1,943 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 22 practices in Knowsley with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 58% at Dr Maassarani and Partners to 96% at Roby Medical Centre, with a median of 81% (England: 77%). 7 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Nutgrove Villa Surgery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roby Medical Centre | 5,012 | 5,670 | 96% | 87% | Good | 2,126 |
| Tarbock Medical Centre | 5,262 | 5,493 | 93% | 85% | Good | 2,452 |
| The Health Centre Surgery | 4,409 | 4,706 | 93% | 78% | Good | 1,619 |
| Dr Khine Kyaw | 4,614 | 5,025 | 90% | 63% | Good | 2,617 |
| Nutgrove Villa Surgery | 3,783 | 3,784 | 90% | 89% | Good | 1,774 |
| Millbrook Medical Centre | 11,766 | 12,371 | 87% | 62% | Good | 1,653 |
| Dr Heath Prescot Medical Centre | 7,008 | 8,173 | 86% | 88% | Good | 2,304 |
| The MacMillan Surgery | 7,192 | 8,206 | 84% | 64% | Good | 2,300 |
| Primrose Medical Practice | 2,373 | 2,548 | 83% | 72% | Good | 2,222 |
| Longview Medical Centre | 3,788 | 3,882 | 83% | 71% | Good | 1,654 |
| Colby Medical Centre Ltd | 2,145 | 2,367 | 82% | 85% | Good | 2,336 |
| Wingate Medical Centre | 10,260 | 11,851 | 80% | 46% | Good | 1,009 |
| Hillside House Surgery | 2,747 | 2,813 | 79% | 70% | Good | 2,776 |
| The Hollies Medical Centre | 5,776 | 6,440 | 77% | 55% | Good | 2,415 |
| Cornerways Medical Centre Ltd | 12,341 | 14,357 | 76% | 42% | Good | 2,336 |
| Stockbridge Village Medical Centre | 6,078 | 8,606 | 74% | 32% | Good | 2,137 |
| Dinas Lane Medical Centre | 8,752 | 10,246 | 73% | 28% | Good | 1,779 |
| Dr RI King's Practice | 5,198 | 5,401 | 71% | 32% | Good | 1,072 |
| Park House Medical Centre | 6,340 | 7,723 | 69% | 32% | Good | 1,984 |
| Roseheath Surgery Ltd | 6,260 | 7,132 | 66% | 53% | Good | 2,988 |
| Aston Healthcare Limited | 14,815 | 16,569 | 63% | 45% | Good | 2,089 |
| Dr Maassarani and Partners | 12,573 | 15,444 | 58% | 26% | Good | 2,918 |
There are 1,943 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Knowsley, fewer than England's 2,171 and Cheshire and Merseyside's 1,971. Practices recorded 505 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 59% of them face to face. 38% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 18% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Knowsley | Cheshire and Merseyside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,943 | 1,971 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 505 | 492 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 59% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 7% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 18% | 20% | 19% |
85% of Knowsley's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Knowsley residents are Pilch Lane Surgery (3,473), Longton Medical Centre (2,914) and Hillfoot Health (2,560).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Knowsley registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Pilch Lane Surgery | 3,473 | Liverpool |
| Longton Medical Centre | 2,914 | Prescot |
| Hillfoot Health | 2,560 | Liverpool |
| Woolton House Medical Centre | 1,525 | Liverpool |
| Rainhill Village Surgery | 1,485 | Prescot |
| Oak Vale Medical Centre | 1,344 | Liverpool |
| Gateacre Brow Practice | 1,335 | Liverpool |
| Westmoreland GP Centre | 1,076 | Liverpool |
| Dr J O'Donnell's Practice | 875 | Liverpool |
| Yew Tree Medical Centre | 634 | Liverpool |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Knowsley is copd (3.6% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.8% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Knowsley (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 22.5% | 14.3% | 29,900 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.7% | 15.2% | 28,155 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.6% | 7.9% | 11,585 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.1% | 6.6% | 11,224 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.3% | 4.6% | 7,083 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6,770 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.0% | 3.8% | 6,686 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.6% | 1.9% | 6,028 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3,951 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 3,423 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,994 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1,960 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,473 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1,532 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,218 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,404 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 507 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,136 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,093 |
- Cheshire East (1,865 patients per GP)
- Cheshire West and Chester (2,003 patients per GP)
- Halton (2,123 patients per GP)
- Liverpool (1,870 patients per GP)
- Sefton (2,164 patients per GP)
- St. Helens (2,274 patients per GP)
- Warrington (2,331 patients per GP)
- Wirral (1,743 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Knowsley?
22 practices are located in the Knowsley council area, with 168,807 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Knowsley residents registered with a GP?
85% of the 175,077 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Pilch Lane Surgery (3,473).
How many patients are there per GP in Knowsley?
1,943 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Knowsley, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Knowsley?
38% of appointments at practices in Knowsley took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.