GP practices in the North Hertfordshire council area: access and ratings
There are 12 GP practices in the North Hertfordshire council area, with 124,256 registered patients between them (September 2026). 142,845 people living in North Hertfordshire were registered with a GP in July 2026, 75% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in North Hertfordshire have 2,110 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 12 practices in North Hertfordshire with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from -9700% at Hertfordshire Special Allocation Scheme to 90% at The Portmill Surgery, with a median of 62% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 7 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Roysia Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (66%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portmill Surgery | 14,517 | 14,619 | 90% | 52% | Good | 2,012 |
| Roysia Surgery | 4,790 | 6,173 | 78% | 66% | Good | 2,258 |
| The Baldock Surgery | 12,477 | 12,652 | 73% | 44% | Good | 2,205 |
| Regal Chambers Surgery | 12,428 | 12,412 | 72% | 44% | Good | 1,430 |
| Courtenay House Surgery | 17,698 | 17,792 | 71% | 37% | Good | 2,119 |
| The Nevells Road Surgery | 10,837 | 11,033 | 66% | 35% | Good | 1,749 |
| Ashwell Surgery | 2,908 | 8,016 | 59% | 36% | Good | 2,252 |
| Birchwood Surgery | 17,444 | 18,301 | 58% | 39% | – | 3,303 |
| Knebworth Surgery | 4,654 | 12,498 | 54% | 29% | – | 2,399 |
| Dr Rajpreet Millan | 2,659 | 2,733 | 51% | 61% | Good | 1,464 |
| The Garden City Surgery | 7,283 | 8,006 | 51% | 28% | Good | 2,229 |
| Hertfordshire Special Allocation Scheme | 5 | 21 | -9700% | -9700% | – | – |
There are 2,110 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in North Hertfordshire, close to England's 2,171 and Central East's 2,348. Practices recorded 440 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 67% of them face to face. 38% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | North Hertfordshire | Central East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,110 | 2,348 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 440 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 67% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 17% | 19% |
75% of North Hertfordshire's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most North Hertfordshire residents are Granta Medical Practices (16,443), Bridge Cottage Surgery (5,248) and Stanmore Medical Group (4,085).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of North Hertfordshire registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Granta Medical Practices | 16,443 | Cambridge |
| Bridge Cottage Surgery | 5,248 | Welwyn Garden City |
| Stanmore Medical Group | 4,085 | Stevenage |
| King George Surgery | 3,026 | Stevenage |
| The Village Surgery | 793 | Harpenden |
| Dr S K Bhardwaj and Dr M R Masood | 743 | Stevenage |
| The Puckeridge Surgery | 631 | Ware |
| Drs Carragher, Akhtar & Brindle | 420 | Henlow |
| The Elms Medical Practice | 391 | Harpenden |
| Orchard Surgery | 381 | Royston |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in North Hertfordshire is palliative care (1.0% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is chronic kidney disease (2.8% against 4.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | North Hertfordshire (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.5% | 15.2% | 18,179 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 11.2% | 14.3% | 11,162 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% | 8,566 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.9% | 7.9% | 7,031 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4,974 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 2.8% | 4.6% | 2,830 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.7% | 3.0% | 3,384 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3,188 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2,433 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2,117 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1,314 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1,302 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,230 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1,055 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 797 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 394 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 765 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 755 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 556 |
- Bedford (2,471 patients per GP)
- Broxbourne (2,158 patients per GP)
- Cambridge (2,192 patients per GP)
- Central Bedfordshire (2,504 patients per GP)
- Dacorum (2,572 patients per GP)
- East Cambridgeshire (1,891 patients per GP)
- East Hertfordshire (2,531 patients per GP)
- Fenland (2,879 patients per GP)
- Hertsmere (2,121 patients per GP)
- Huntingdonshire (2,069 patients per GP)
- Luton (2,749 patients per GP)
- Milton Keynes (2,545 patients per GP)
- North Northamptonshire (2,369 patients per GP)
- Peterborough (2,472 patients per GP)
- South Cambridgeshire (1,807 patients per GP)
- St Albans (2,076 patients per GP)
- Stevenage (3,000 patients per GP)
- Three Rivers (2,463 patients per GP)
- Watford (2,485 patients per GP)
- Welwyn Hatfield (2,199 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in North Hertfordshire?
12 practices are located in the North Hertfordshire council area, with 124,256 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are North Hertfordshire residents registered with a GP?
75% of the 142,845 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Granta Medical Practices (16,443).
How many patients are there per GP in North Hertfordshire?
2,110 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in North Hertfordshire, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in North Hertfordshire?
38% of appointments at practices in North Hertfordshire took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.