GP practices in the Merton council area: access and ratings
There are 22 GP practices in the Merton council area, with 231,587 registered patients between them (September 2026). 257,916 people living in Merton were registered with a GP in July 2026, 79% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Merton have 1,945 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 Merton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 62% at Faccini House Surgery to 93% at Riverhouse Medical Practice, with a median of 78% (England: 77%). 9 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Riverhouse Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (85%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverhouse Medical Practice | 5,527 | 5,934 | 93% | 85% | Good | 1,725 |
| Central Medical Centre | 6,907 | 9,588 | 92% | 60% | Good | 2,004 |
| Figges Marsh Surgery | 10,347 | 10,842 | 90% | 73% | Good | 2,557 |
| Lambton Road Medical Partnership | 16,696 | 18,242 | 90% | 74% | Good | 2,461 |
| Grand Drive Surgery | 8,221 | 9,205 | 89% | 59% | Good | 1,423 |
| West Barnes Surgery | 4,723 | 7,060 | 89% | 82% | Good | 2,263 |
| Wimbledon Village Surgery | 11,283 | 12,978 | 88% | 71% | Good | 1,828 |
| Vineyard Hill Surgery | 5,107 | 5,794 | 88% | 81% | Good | 1,711 |
| Francis Grove Surgery | 13,591 | 14,686 | 86% | 69% | Good | 2,880 |
| Morden Hall Medical Centre | 11,917 | 13,487 | 80% | 79% | Good | 1,470 |
| Wimbledon Medical Practice | 10,517 | 10,809 | 79% | 66% | Good | 2,209 |
| The Merton Medical Practice | 7,436 | 7,950 | 78% | 60% | Good | 2,532 |
| The Nelson Medical Practice | 28,847 | 32,285 | 77% | 60% | Good | 1,727 |
| Cricket Green Medical Practice | 10,943 | 11,018 | 76% | 55% | Good | 1,296 |
| The Mitcham Medical Centre | 5,148 | 7,705 | 76% | 65% | Good | 1,588 |
| Ravensbury Park Medical Centre | 4,241 | 5,222 | 75% | 67% | Good | 1,949 |
| Alexandra Surgery | 4,239 | 5,092 | 75% | 63% | Good | 2,233 |
| Tamworth House Medical Centre | 8,925 | 9,441 | 73% | 41% | Good | 2,070 |
| Wide Way Surgery | 12,513 | 15,433 | 69% | 43% | Outstanding | 2,584 |
| Mitcham Family Practice | 3,794 | 4,240 | 68% | 69% | Requires improvement | 2,178 |
| Colliers Wood Surgery | 9,420 | 10,446 | 64% | 46% | Good | 2,100 |
| Faccini House Surgery | 2,721 | 4,130 | 62% | 57% | Good | 1,760 |
There are 1,945 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Merton, fewer than England's 2,171 and South West London's 2,060. Practices recorded 395 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 64% of them face to face. 46% 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 2.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Merton | South West London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,945 | 2,060 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 395 | 434 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 64% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 46% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 6% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 14% | 14% | 19% |
79% of Merton's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Merton residents are Trevelyan House Surgery (8,889), Tooting South Medical Centre (5,393) and Stonecot Surgery (4,392).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Merton registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Trevelyan House Surgery | 8,889 | London |
| Tooting South Medical Centre | 5,393 | London |
| Stonecot Surgery | 4,392 | Sutton |
| Southfields Group Practice | 3,009 | London |
| The Greyswood Practice | 2,839 | London |
| James O'Riordan Medical Centre | 2,740 | Sutton |
| The Vale Surgery | 2,236 | London |
| Open Door Surgery | 1,674 | London |
| Bishopsford Road Medical Centre | 1,636 | Morden |
| Elborough Street Surgery | 1,405 | London |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Merton is serious mental illness (1.1% against 1.0%), and the furthest below is copd (0.9% against 1.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | Merton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 11.3% | 15.2% | 26,825 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 10.7% | 14.3% | 20,581 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.0% | 7.9% | 13,599 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 4.7% | 6.6% | 10,478 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.2% | 4.6% | 6,209 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.1% | 3.8% | 7,314 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 1.9% | 3.0% | 4,441 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3,087 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2,662 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2,532 |
| COPD | All ages | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2,253 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1,658 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.6% | 1.2% | 447 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,359 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,115 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,064 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 958 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 760 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 732 |
- Croydon (2,302 patients per GP)
- Kingston upon Thames (1,866 patients per GP)
- Lambeth (2,070 patients per GP)
- Richmond upon Thames (1,920 patients per GP)
- Sutton (2,448 patients per GP)
- Wandsworth (1,953 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Merton?
22 practices are located in the Merton council area, with 231,587 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Merton residents registered with a GP?
79% of the 257,916 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Trevelyan House Surgery (8,889).
How many patients are there per GP in Merton?
1,945 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Merton, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Merton?
46% of appointments at practices in Merton took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.