GP practices in the Middlesbrough council area: access and ratings
There are 19 GP practices in the Middlesbrough council area, with 166,736 registered patients between them (September 2026). 168,112 people living in Middlesbrough were registered with a GP in July 2026, 93% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Middlesbrough have 2,243 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 19 practices in Middlesbrough with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 56% at Village Medical Centre to 91% at Prospect Surgery, with a median of 77% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Prospect Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (86%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Surgery | 6,254 | 6,502 | 91% | 86% | Good | 1,729 |
| Borough Road and Nunthorpe Medical Group | 14,934 | 17,238 | 91% | 49% | Good | 2,237 |
| Parkway Medical Centre | 9,556 | 9,905 | 86% | 73% | Good | 2,672 |
| The Endeavour Practice | 7,214 | 7,514 | 84% | 59% | Good | 1,385 |
| Newlands Medical Practice | 8,891 | 9,165 | 82% | 60% | Good | 2,448 |
| Westbourne Medical Centre | 5,060 | 5,552 | 79% | 71% | Good | 1,560 |
| Thorntree Surgery | 2,634 | 2,896 | 79% | 63% | Good | 1,057 |
| Coulby Medical Practice | 9,032 | 9,166 | 79% | 37% | Good | 1,904 |
| The Discovery Practice | 7,272 | 7,363 | 77% | 55% | Good | 3,540 |
| Cambridge Medical Group | 6,782 | 7,142 | 77% | 49% | Good | 2,143 |
| Dr Geetha Ramachandran & Dr Prasanna Balakrishnan | 3,332 | 3,584 | 76% | 44% | Good | 1,829 |
| Martonside Medical Centre | 7,649 | 7,915 | 75% | 39% | Good | 3,957 |
| Crossfell Health Centre | 7,363 | 8,842 | 74% | 47% | Good | 2,105 |
| Erimus Practice | 5,459 | 5,577 | 74% | 52% | Good | 1,575 |
| Kings Medical Centre | 5,382 | 6,230 | 73% | 62% | Good | 2,360 |
| Acklam Medical Centre | 11,042 | 11,464 | 72% | 45% | Good | 2,605 |
| Park Surgery | 12,048 | 12,738 | 72% | 50% | Good | 4,382 |
| Linthorpe Surgery | 19,387 | 20,238 | 63% | 32% | Good | 2,395 |
| Village Medical Centre | 7,480 | 7,705 | 56% | 21% | Good | 2,284 |
There are 2,243 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Middlesbrough, close to England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 525 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 66% of them face to face. 46% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
17% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 2.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Middlesbrough | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,243 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 525 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 66% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 17% | 22% | 19% |
93% of Middlesbrough's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Middlesbrough residents are Elm Tree Medical Centre (4,166), Normanby Medical Centre (3,486) and South Grange Medical Group Practice (1,675).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Middlesbrough registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Medical Centre | 4,166 | Stockton-on-tees |
| Normanby Medical Centre | 3,486 | Middlesbrough |
| South Grange Medical Group Practice | 1,675 | Middlesbrough |
| Woodbridge Practice | 436 | Stockton On Tees |
| Great Ayton Health Centre | 326 | Middlesbrough |
| Thornaby and Barwick Medical Group | 236 | Stockton On Tees |
| Zetland Medical Practice | 176 | Redcar |
| Yarm Medical Practice | 77 | Yarm |
| Bentley Medical Practice | 69 | Redcar |
| Coatham Surgery | 61 | Redcar |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Middlesbrough is copd (2.9% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is cancer (2.9% against 3.8%).
| Condition register | Age group | Middlesbrough (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.8% | 15.2% | 25,344 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.6% | 14.3% | 18,250 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.1% | 7.9% | 12,349 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.7% | 6.6% | 10,724 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5,364 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.2% | 3.0% | 5,447 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.9% | 1.9% | 4,971 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.9% | 3.8% | 4,949 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3,338 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3,274 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 751 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,454 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1,690 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1,687 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,317 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,299 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,217 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 979 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,160 |
- County Durham (2,118 patients per GP)
- Cumberland (2,436 patients per GP)
- Darlington (2,479 patients per GP)
- Gateshead (1,835 patients per GP)
- Hartlepool (2,335 patients per GP)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2,059 patients per GP)
- North Tyneside (1,807 patients per GP)
- Northumberland (1,771 patients per GP)
- Redcar and Cleveland (2,568 patients per GP)
- South Tyneside (2,379 patients per GP)
- Stockton-on-Tees (2,350 patients per GP)
- Sunderland (1,961 patients per GP)
- Westmorland and Furness (1,759 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Middlesbrough?
19 practices are located in the Middlesbrough council area, with 166,736 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Middlesbrough residents registered with a GP?
93% of the 168,112 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Elm Tree Medical Centre (4,166).
How many patients are there per GP in Middlesbrough?
2,243 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Middlesbrough, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Middlesbrough?
46% of appointments at practices in Middlesbrough took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.