GP practices in the Newham council area: access and ratings
There are 43 GP practices in the Newham council area, with 460,302 registered patients between them (September 2026). 474,718 people living in Newham were registered with a GP in July 2026, 92% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Newham have 2,904 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 43 practices in Newham with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 51% at Market Street Health Group to 93% at Dr Girija Kugapala, with a median of 72% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 12 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Chandrakant Patel has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (88%, 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 Girija Kugapala | 3,754 | 4,986 | 93% | 83% | Good | 2,690 |
| Abbey Road Medical Practice | 10,092 | 10,424 | 91% | 75% | Good | 2,479 |
| Dr Chandrakant Patel | 3,118 | 3,059 | 89% | 88% | Good | 1,765 |
| Newham Transitional Practice | 3,676 | 3,611 | 88% | 85% | Good | 865 |
| East End Medical Centre | 6,801 | 7,248 | 85% | 64% | Good | 2,540 |
| Newham Vicarage Practice | 9,328 | 9,402 | 85% | 61% | Good | 3,071 |
| Dr James Lawrie | 11,723 | 11,925 | 84% | 75% | Good | 1,604 |
| Dr Ajith Azad, Dr Sajith Azad and Dr NM Mohamed Faiz | 8,217 | 8,311 | 83% | 71% | Good | 2,474 |
| Greengate Medical Centre | 6,432 | 6,624 | 82% | 82% | Good | 3,499 |
| The Forest Practice | 5,334 | 6,237 | 82% | 64% | Good | 5,316 |
| Claremont Clinic | 12,209 | 12,306 | 79% | 69% | Good | 2,006 |
| Birchdale Road Medical Centre | 2,709 | 2,962 | 79% | 85% | Good | 1,983 |
| Westbury Road Medical Practice | 6,371 | 6,490 | 79% | 63% | Good | 2,562 |
| Woodgrange Medical Practice | 16,125 | 16,990 | 77% | 61% | Outstanding | 2,132 |
| Lathom Road Medical Centre | 9,284 | 9,743 | 76% | 60% | Good | 3,806 |
| Stratford Health Centre | 8,327 | 8,559 | 75% | 67% | Good | 8,675 |
| E7 Health | 6,367 | 8,080 | 74% | 62% | Good | 3,160 |
| Balaam Street Surgery | 9,857 | 10,125 | 74% | 57% | Good | 2,813 |
| The Manor Park Practice | 4,760 | 4,982 | 74% | 60% | Good | 2,788 |
| The Project Surgery | 4,903 | 5,148 | 73% | 74% | – | 1,679 |
| Shrewsbury Road Surgery | 16,247 | 16,619 | 73% | 55% | Good | 3,895 |
| Sangam Surgery | 8,126 | 8,737 | 72% | 62% | Good | 4,020 |
| Plashet Harmony Practice | 2,195 | 2,275 | 72% | 55% | Good | 4,875 |
| Custom House Surgery | 10,681 | 10,706 | 72% | 44% | Requires improvement | 5,018 |
| Essex Lodge | 15,738 | 17,060 | 71% | 54% | Good | 3,774 |
| Plashet Medical Centre | 7,806 | 7,808 | 71% | 56% | Good | 2,591 |
| Upton Lane Medical Centre | 6,958 | 7,446 | 70% | 60% | Good | 5,817 |
| Boleyn Medical Centre | 11,883 | 11,901 | 70% | 42% | Good | 3,766 |
| Aspire Medical Centre | 10,284 | 10,190 | 69% | 57% | Good | 2,388 |
| Tollgate Medical Centre | 17,306 | 17,502 | 69% | 48% | Good | 1,863 |
| Lucas Avenue Practice | 12,505 | 13,600 | 69% | 56% | Good | 3,835 |
| Glen Road Medical Centre | 13,184 | 14,047 | 66% | 53% | Good | 5,139 |
| Central Park Surgery | 9,324 | 9,245 | 64% | 45% | Good | 3,296 |
| Liberty Bridge Road Practice | 17,613 | 20,164 | 63% | 39% | Good | 6,034 |
| Star Lane Medical Centre | 19,711 | 19,726 | 62% | 57% | Good | 2,777 |
| First 4 Health Group - Stratford Village Surgery | 12,414 | 14,227 | 61% | 47% | Good | 2,454 |
| First 4 Health Group - Church Road Health | 13,982 | 15,474 | 61% | 47% | Good | 2,207 |
| E16 Health - Albert Road | 22,793 | 23,796 | 60% | 29% | Good | 3,328 |
| Dr Encarnacion Ruiz-Gutierrez | 5,615 | 5,701 | 60% | 62% | Good | 4,549 |
| Carpenters Practice | 22,248 | 24,892 | 58% | 44% | Good | 3,169 |
| Wordsworth Health Centre | 9,505 | 9,679 | 55% | 46% | Inadequate | 3,255 |
| The Vicarage Lane Surgery | 8,551 | 9,301 | 54% | 44% | Good | 3,018 |
| Market Street Health Group | 13,126 | 12,994 | 51% | 29% | Good | 2,737 |
There are 2,904 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Newham, more than England's 2,171 and North East London's 2,551. Practices recorded 416 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 53% of them face to face. 40% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
8% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 2.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Newham | North East London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,904 | 2,551 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 416 | 456 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 53% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 40% | 46% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 8% | 7% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 8% | 10% | 19% |
92% of Newham's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Newham residents are Hazeldene Medical Centre (8,647), GP at hand (6,636) and Archway NHS Medical Centre (1,770).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Newham registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 8,647 | Wembley |
| GP at hand | 6,636 | London |
| Archway NHS Medical Centre | 1,770 | London |
| Harrow Road GP Practice, Triangle House Health Centre | 1,510 | London |
| King's College London NHS Health Centre | 1,206 | London |
| Lime Tree Surgery | 1,022 | London |
| The Loxford Practice | 794 | Ilford |
| LL Medical Care Limited | 718 | London |
| High Road Surgery | 491 | London |
| Goodmans Field Medical Practice | 487 | London |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Newham is diabetes (9.1% against 7.9%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.1% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Newham (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 10.5% | 15.2% | 49,431 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.1% | 7.9% | 34,749 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 8.1% | 14.3% | 30,209 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 4.6% | 6.6% | 20,026 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.8% | 4.6% | 14,339 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 1.7% | 3.0% | 8,047 |
| Cancer | All ages | 1.5% | 3.8% | 6,875 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 5,367 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 0.8% | 1.9% | 3,894 |
| COPD | All ages | 0.8% | 1.9% | 3,806 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2,764 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2,391 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1,888 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2,202 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1,984 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1,513 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1,098 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.2% | 0.6% | 865 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.1% | 1.2% | 141 |
- Barking and Dagenham (2,810 patients per GP)
- City of London (1,812 patients per GP)
- Hackney (1,785 patients per GP)
- Havering (2,773 patients per GP)
- Lewisham (2,267 patients per GP)
- Redbridge (3,105 patients per GP)
- Tower Hamlets (2,296 patients per GP)
- Waltham Forest (2,748 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Newham?
43 practices are located in the Newham council area, with 460,302 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Newham residents registered with a GP?
92% of the 474,718 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Hazeldene Medical Centre (8,647).
How many patients are there per GP in Newham?
2,904 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Newham, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Newham?
40% of appointments at practices in Newham took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.