GP practices in the Luton council area: access and ratings
There are 24 GP practices in the Luton council area, with 285,507 registered patients between them (September 2026). 272,519 people living in Luton were registered with a GP in July 2026, 97% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Luton have 2,749 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 24 practices in Luton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 46% at Lister House Surgery - Luton to 92% at Dr WHM Matta & Partners, with a median of 73% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 7 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Pritpal Bath has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (81%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr WHM Matta & Partners | 8,985 | 9,117 | 92% | 76% | Good | 2,540 |
| Dr Pritpal Bath | 5,089 | 5,171 | 87% | 81% | Good | 3,526 |
| Bute House Medical Centre | 10,803 | 11,045 | 85% | 55% | Good | 2,072 |
| Dr Dipak Vidhu Shah's Practice | 5,911 | 5,959 | 85% | 78% | Good | 2,235 |
| Larkside Practice | 9,835 | 10,037 | 81% | 48% | Good | 2,244 |
| Bell House Medical Centre | 10,362 | 10,375 | 80% | 54% | Good | 1,936 |
| Conway Medical Centre | 9,428 | 9,533 | 78% | 62% | Good | 2,708 |
| Town Centre Surgery | 12,702 | 12,975 | 76% | 45% | Good | 9,268 |
| Malzeard Road Medical Centre | 9,481 | 9,596 | 74% | 48% | – | 2,974 |
| Stopsley Village Practice | 9,237 | 9,490 | 73% | 54% | Good | 3,149 |
| Lea Vale Medical Practice | 36,887 | 47,326 | 73% | 41% | Outstanding | 2,639 |
| Sundon Medical Centre | 7,552 | 9,380 | 73% | 52% | Good | 1,296 |
| Woodland Avenue Practice | 12,465 | 12,824 | 72% | 38% | Good | 2,932 |
| Barton Hills Medical Group | 8,008 | 8,299 | 72% | 37% | Good | 2,660 |
| Dr R Khanchandani's Practice | 15,840 | 15,840 | 71% | 44% | Requires improvement | 3,110 |
| Dr Sajid Mehmood | 5,321 | 5,413 | 70% | 59% | Good | 5,075 |
| The Oakley Surgery | 7,200 | 7,457 | 69% | 40% | Good | 2,237 |
| Wheatfield Surgery | 6,573 | 11,859 | 68% | 33% | Requires improvement | 1,724 |
| The Medici Medical Practice | 16,736 | 17,142 | 67% | 46% | Good | 4,250 |
| Castle Street Surgery | 14,073 | 14,128 | 66% | 43% | Requires improvement | 4,273 |
| Drs Mirza, Sukhani and Partners | 5,488 | 5,412 | 66% | 56% | Good | 2,360 |
| Dr Z Ahmad & Partners | 13,518 | 13,782 | 63% | 40% | Good | – |
| Kingsway and Bramingham Medical Centre | 16,774 | 17,131 | 56% | 42% | – | 4,283 |
| Lister House Surgery - Luton | 6,139 | 6,216 | 46% | 32% | Requires improvement | 2,914 |
There are 2,749 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Luton, more than England's 2,171 and Central East's 2,348. Practices recorded 477 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 65% of them face to face. 46% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
11% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 2.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Luton | Central East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,749 | 2,348 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 477 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 65% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 11% | 17% | 19% |
97% of Luton's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Luton residents are Dr Sulakshana and Partners (2,525), Grove View Integrated Health Hub (1,393) and Eastgate Surgery (577).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Luton registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Sulakshana and Partners | 2,525 | Bedford |
| Grove View Integrated Health Hub | 1,393 | Dunstable |
| Eastgate Surgery | 577 | Dunstable |
| Kingsbury Court Surgery | 550 | Dunstable |
| Potterells Medical Centre | 351 | Hatfield |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 345 | Wembley |
| GP at hand | 323 | London |
| Kirby Road Surgery | 136 | Dunstable |
| Dr A Cashyap and Partners | 128 | Harpenden |
| Dr Jinmi & Partners | 100 | Houghton Regis |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Luton is diabetes (10.7% against 7.9%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Luton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 12.5% | 15.2% | 36,614 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.7% | 7.9% | 24,161 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 8.7% | 14.3% | 19,334 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.6% | 6.6% | 15,075 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 2.9% | 4.6% | 6,399 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.5% | 3.0% | 7,169 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.1% | 3.8% | 6,230 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3,819 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3,787 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3,491 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3,126 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,864 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1,940 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,907 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,374 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.6% | 1.2% | 470 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,673 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 918 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 803 |
- Bedford (2,471 patients per GP)
- Broxbourne (2,158 patients per GP)
- Cambridge (2,192 patients per GP)
- Central Bedfordshire (2,504 patients per GP)
- Dacorum (2,572 patients per GP)
- East Cambridgeshire (1,891 patients per GP)
- East Hertfordshire (2,531 patients per GP)
- Fenland (2,879 patients per GP)
- Hertsmere (2,121 patients per GP)
- Huntingdonshire (2,069 patients per GP)
- Milton Keynes (2,545 patients per GP)
- North Hertfordshire (2,110 patients per GP)
- North Northamptonshire (2,369 patients per GP)
- Peterborough (2,472 patients per GP)
- South Cambridgeshire (1,807 patients per GP)
- St Albans (2,076 patients per GP)
- Stevenage (3,000 patients per GP)
- Three Rivers (2,463 patients per GP)
- Watford (2,485 patients per GP)
- Welwyn Hatfield (2,199 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Luton?
24 practices are located in the Luton council area, with 285,507 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Luton residents registered with a GP?
97% of the 272,519 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Dr Sulakshana and Partners (2,525).
How many patients are there per GP in Luton?
2,749 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Luton, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Luton?
46% of appointments at practices in Luton took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.