GP practices in the North Devon council area: access and ratings
There are 9 GP practices in the North Devon council area, with 112,574 registered patients between them (September 2026). 105,627 people living in North Devon were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in North Devon have 1,691 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 9 practices in North Devon with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 73% at Caen Medical Centre to 93% at Wallingbrook Health Group, with a median of 82% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Mid Devon Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (91%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallingbrook Health Group | 2,552 | 7,708 | 93% | 85% | Good | 1,705 |
| Mid Devon Medical Practice | 1,885 | 5,908 | 93% | 91% | Good | 1,296 |
| Brannam Medical Centre | 19,223 | 19,521 | 90% | 77% | Good | 1,633 |
| Combe Coastal Practice | 17,923 | 17,984 | 85% | 60% | Good | 1,653 |
| Litchdon Medical Centre | 16,393 | 16,759 | 82% | 80% | Outstanding | 1,990 |
| South Molton Medical Centre | 12,533 | 12,674 | 81% | 53% | Good | 1,471 |
| Fremington Medical Centre | 7,623 | 7,945 | 79% | 68% | Good | 1,216 |
| Queen's Medical Centre | 10,980 | 11,288 | 78% | 53% | Good | 3,739 |
| Caen Medical Centre | 12,701 | 12,787 | 73% | 43% | Outstanding | 1,583 |
There are 1,691 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in North Devon, fewer than England's 2,171 and Devon's 1,863. Practices recorded 615 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 64% of them face to face. 36% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
27% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | North Devon | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,691 | 1,863 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 615 | 626 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 64% | 54% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 36% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 25% | 19% |
96% of North Devon's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most North Devon residents are The Wooda Surgery (858), Bideford Medical Centre (566) and Northam Surgery (460).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of North Devon registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The Wooda Surgery | 858 | Bideford |
| Bideford Medical Centre | 566 | Bideford |
| Northam Surgery | 460 | Bideford |
| Clare House | 421 | Tiverton |
| Exmoor Medical Centre | 388 | Dulverton |
| Castle Place Practice | 290 | Tiverton |
| Torrington Health Centre | 278 | Torrington |
| Castle Gardens Surgery | 101 | Torrington |
| Clock Tower Surgery | 97 | Exeter |
| Dunster Surgery | 42 | Minehead |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in North Devon is stroke and tia (3.0% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.7% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | North Devon (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.3% | 15.2% | 19,463 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.2% | 14.3% | 12,171 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.6% | 6.6% | 9,213 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.9% | 7.9% | 7,426 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.8% | 4.6% | 5,333 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.0% | 3.8% | 5,604 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.7% | 3.0% | 5,315 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3,657 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% | 3,372 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2,519 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1,526 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1,209 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,106 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 917 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 821 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 860 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.7% | 1.2% | 394 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 556 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 498 |
- East Devon (1,690 patients per GP)
- Exeter (1,924 patients per GP)
- Mid Devon (1,381 patients per GP)
- Plymouth (2,280 patients per GP)
- South Hams (1,542 patients per GP)
- Teignbridge (1,819 patients per GP)
- Torbay (2,120 patients per GP)
- Torridge (1,728 patients per GP)
- West Devon (1,552 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in North Devon?
9 practices are located in the North Devon council area, with 112,574 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are North Devon residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 105,627 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The Wooda Surgery (858).
How many patients are there per GP in North Devon?
1,691 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in North Devon, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in North Devon?
36% of appointments at practices in North Devon took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.