GP practices in the Newcastle upon Tyne council area: access and ratings
There are 29 GP practices in the Newcastle upon Tyne council area, with 345,157 registered patients between them (September 2026). 349,116 people living in Newcastle upon Tyne were registered with a GP in July 2026, 95% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Newcastle upon Tyne have 2,059 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 29 practices in Newcastle upon Tyne with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 56% at Westerhope Medical Group to 95% at Roseworth Surgery, with a median of 77% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Drs Mears, Iqbal and Dahl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseworth Surgery | 4,844 | 5,651 | 95% | 83% | Good | 1,819 |
| Drs Mears, Iqbal and Dahl | 3,151 | 6,606 | 90% | 86% | Good | 1,542 |
| Benfield Park Medical Group | 9,519 | 10,256 | 86% | 52% | Good | 1,740 |
| The Grove Medical Group | 12,904 | 12,907 | 85% | 63% | Good | 1,502 |
| Biddlestone Health Group | 9,908 | 10,475 | 83% | 78% | Good | 2,264 |
| Walker Medical Group | 10,077 | 10,548 | 83% | 65% | Good | 1,626 |
| Jesmond Health Partnership | 26,413 | 26,741 | 83% | 66% | Good | 1,949 |
| Fenham Hall Surgery | 10,825 | 10,776 | 83% | 53% | Good | 1,782 |
| St Anthony's Health Centre | 6,444 | 6,574 | 82% | 66% | Good | 1,575 |
| Betts Avenue Medical Group | 10,381 | 10,252 | 81% | 77% | Good | 2,894 |
| Thornfield Medical Group | 18,452 | 19,461 | 80% | 62% | Outstanding | 1,985 |
| Denton Park Medical Group | 7,505 | 7,557 | 79% | 57% | Good | 2,107 |
| Regent Medical Centre | 7,487 | 8,173 | 78% | 62% | Good | 3,141 |
| Heaton Road Surgery | 6,897 | 6,878 | 78% | 59% | Good | 1,567 |
| The Park Medical Group | 12,992 | 12,960 | 77% | 53% | Good | 2,505 |
| Newburn Surgery Partnership | 6,094 | 6,338 | 77% | 73% | Good | 1,502 |
| Denton Turret Medical Centre | 8,957 | 8,949 | 76% | 35% | Good | 3,494 |
| Brunton Park Health Centre | 7,943 | 8,127 | 75% | 47% | Good | 2,344 |
| Drs Jones & Blaylock | 7,114 | 7,883 | 75% | 68% | Good | 1,690 |
| West Road Medical Centre | 12,170 | 12,293 | 74% | 56% | Outstanding | 2,002 |
| Newcastle Medical Centre | 19,192 | 20,185 | 73% | 53% | Good | 4,267 |
| Cruddas Park and Hillsview Surgery | 11,593 | 11,720 | 73% | 64% | Good | 1,635 |
| Saville Medical Group | 38,890 | 40,625 | 71% | 55% | Good | 2,285 |
| Dilston Medical Centre | 9,220 | 9,339 | 71% | 49% | Good | 3,502 |
| Parkway Medical Group | 8,254 | 8,495 | 69% | 48% | Good | 1,839 |
| Elswick Family Practice | 7,728 | 8,277 | 68% | 52% | Good | 2,513 |
| Holmside Medical Group | 9,817 | 9,839 | 63% | 56% | Good | 1,575 |
| Prospect Medical Group | 13,773 | 13,658 | 62% | 35% | Good | 2,056 |
| Westerhope Medical Group | 13,592 | 13,614 | 56% | 38% | Good | 1,830 |
There are 2,059 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Newcastle upon Tyne, close to England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 527 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 59% of them face to face. 50% 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 1.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Newcastle upon Tyne | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,059 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 527 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 59% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 50% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 14% | 22% | 19% |
95% of Newcastle upon Tyne's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Newcastle upon Tyne residents are Dr Sprake & Partners (3,293), Woodlands Park Health Centre (2,977) and NPC Ponteland (2,709).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Newcastle upon Tyne registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Sprake & Partners | 3,293 | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Woodlands Park Health Centre | 2,977 | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| NPC Ponteland | 2,709 | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Hadrian Health Centre | 1,855 | Wallsend |
| White Medical Group | 1,042 | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Wideopen Medical Centre | 779 | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| The Village Green Surgery | 746 | Wallsend |
| West Farm Surgery | 667 | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Bridges Medical Practice | 421 | Gateshead |
| Elm Tree Medical Centre | 185 | Stockton-on-tees |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Newcastle upon Tyne is learning disability (0.8% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.8% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Newcastle upon Tyne (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 12.4% | 15.2% | 43,972 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.0% | 14.3% | 34,911 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.0% | 7.9% | 20,684 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.0% | 6.6% | 20,213 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.1% | 4.6% | 11,999 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.9% | 3.8% | 10,430 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 9,222 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 7,002 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 6,261 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.7% | 2.2% | 5,998 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 3,518 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2,988 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 827 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2,738 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2,161 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2,360 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2,330 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,905 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1,565 |
- 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)
- Middlesbrough (2,243 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
29 practices are located in the Newcastle upon Tyne council area, with 345,157 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Newcastle upon Tyne residents registered with a GP?
95% of the 349,116 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Dr Sprake & Partners (3,293).
How many patients are there per GP in Newcastle upon Tyne?
2,059 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Newcastle upon Tyne, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Newcastle upon Tyne?
50% of appointments at practices in Newcastle upon Tyne took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.