GP practices in the Lincoln council area: access and ratings
There are 11 GP practices in the Lincoln council area, with 116,129 registered patients between them (September 2026). 106,077 people living in Lincoln were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Lincoln have 2,490 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 Lincoln with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 57% at Portland Medical Practice to 92% at Birchwood Medical Practice, with a median of 78% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Glebe Park Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (90%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Medical Practice | 9,847 | 10,894 | 92% | 84% | Good | 2,032 |
| Glebe Park Surgery | 5,421 | 7,611 | 88% | 90% | – | 2,616 |
| Minster Medical Practice | 8,539 | 9,379 | 86% | 65% | Good | 1,783 |
| Boultham Park Medical Practice | 10,074 | 10,123 | 81% | 39% | Good | 2,400 |
| The Woodland Medical Practice | 5,936 | 7,540 | 80% | 63% | Good | 2,289 |
| Cliff House Medical Practice | 7,458 | 8,113 | 78% | 65% | Good | 3,644 |
| Lindum Medical Practice | 7,466 | 8,444 | 78% | 76% | Good | 1,868 |
| Abbey Medical Practice | 8,290 | 8,397 | 78% | 68% | – | 2,484 |
| Brayford Medical Practice | 9,714 | 11,004 | 76% | 81% | Good | 4,321 |
| Brant Road & Springcliffe Surgery | 5,950 | 8,783 | 71% | 48% | Good | 2,711 |
| Portland Medical Practice | 23,507 | 25,841 | 57% | 45% | Good | 2,668 |
There are 2,490 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Lincoln, more than England's 2,171 and Lincolnshire's 2,503. Practices recorded 589 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 55% of them face to face. 46% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
16% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 2.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Lincoln | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,490 | 2,503 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 589 | 600 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 55% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 16% | 25% | 19% |
96% of Lincoln's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Lincoln residents are Richmond Medical Centre (1,788), The Heath Surgery (969) and Nettleham Medical Practice (275).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Lincoln registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Medical Centre | 1,788 | Lincoln |
| The Heath Surgery | 969 | Lincoln |
| Nettleham Medical Practice | 275 | Lincoln |
| Trent Valley Surgery | 80 | Lincoln |
| The Ingham Practice | 74 | Lincoln |
| Washingborough Family Practice | 27 | Lincoln |
| Cleveland Surgery | 25 | Gainsborough |
| The Glebe Practice | 24 | Lincoln |
| Cliff Villages Medical Practice | 23 | Lincoln |
| Branston & Heighington Family Practice | 20 | Lincoln |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Lincoln is osteoporosis (1.5% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is rheumatoid arthritis (0.6% against 0.8%).
| Condition register | Age group | Lincoln (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.6% | 14.3% | 15,310 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 13.3% | 15.2% | 15,949 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.8% | 7.9% | 6,724 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.1% | 6.6% | 6,911 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.3% | 4.6% | 5,220 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.2% | 3.8% | 3,810 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.5% | 3.0% | 3,038 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2,381 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2,318 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2,021 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.5% | 1.2% | 573 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1,349 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1,256 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,136 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 791 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 630 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 651 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 642 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 559 |
- Boston (3,121 patients per GP)
- East Lindsey (2,441 patients per GP)
- Melton (2,280 patients per GP)
- North Kesteven (3,060 patients per GP)
- North Lincolnshire (2,549 patients per GP)
- South Holland (3,066 patients per GP)
- South Kesteven (1,999 patients per GP)
- West Lindsey (2,261 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Lincoln?
11 practices are located in the Lincoln council area, with 116,129 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Lincoln residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 106,077 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Richmond Medical Centre (1,788).
How many patients are there per GP in Lincoln?
2,490 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Lincoln, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Lincoln?
46% of appointments at practices in Lincoln took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.