GP practices in the North Lincolnshire council area: access and ratings
There are 18 GP practices in the North Lincolnshire council area, with 187,575 registered patients between them (September 2026). 180,690 people living in North Lincolnshire were registered with a GP in July 2026, 98% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in North Lincolnshire have 2,549 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 18 practices in North Lincolnshire with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 54% at Riverside Surgery to 98% at Barnetby Medical Centre, with a median of 79% (England: 77%). 6 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Barnetby Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (98%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnetby Medical Centre | 2,512 | 2,803 | 98% | 98% | Good | 1,877 |
| Hibaldstow Medical Practice | 2,759 | 3,788 | 94% | 84% | Good | 1,754 |
| Cedar Medical Practice | 9,916 | 10,028 | 92% | 82% | Good | 2,447 |
| The Killingholme Surgery | 1,237 | 1,598 | 91% | 96% | Good | 1,141 |
| South Axholme Practice | 14,672 | 14,951 | 87% | 79% | Good | 2,124 |
| West Town Surgery | 3,089 | 3,104 | 85% | 72% | Good | 3,104 |
| Dr A S Whitaker & Partners | 6,384 | 7,306 | 85% | 64% | Good | 2,382 |
| Church Lane Medical Centre | 10,762 | 10,896 | 84% | 64% | Good | 2,283 |
| The Oswald Road Medical Centre | 4,776 | 4,840 | 80% | 80% | Good | 4,537 |
| Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre | 12,363 | 12,646 | 79% | 51% | Good | 1,934 |
| Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners | 12,175 | 12,298 | 76% | 54% | Good | 2,255 |
| West Common Lane Teaching Practice | 7,645 | 7,663 | 74% | 69% | Good | 2,947 |
| Winterton Medical Practice | 9,960 | 9,965 | 73% | 36% | Good | 1,838 |
| Kirton Lindsey Surgery | 4,189 | 10,638 | 73% | 46% | Good | 2,145 |
| Central Surgery | 16,802 | 16,762 | 70% | 45% | Good | 2,455 |
| Ancora Medical Practice | 19,851 | 20,044 | 70% | 34% | Good | 2,686 |
| Cherry Tree Medical Practice | 15,896 | 15,837 | 64% | 53% | Good | 21,210 |
| Riverside Surgery | 21,424 | 22,408 | 54% | 34% | Good | 2,997 |
There are 2,549 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in North Lincolnshire, more than England's 2,171 and Humber and North Yorkshire's 2,125. Practices recorded 662 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 62% of them face to face. 45% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 23% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | North Lincolnshire | Humber and North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,549 | 2,125 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 662 | 559 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 62% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 23% | 23% | 19% |
98% of North Lincolnshire's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most North Lincolnshire residents are The Roxton Practice (2,161), Riverside Health Centre (303) and Bartholomew Medical Group (252).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of North Lincolnshire registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The Roxton Practice | 2,161 | Immingham |
| Riverside Health Centre | 303 | Retford |
| Bartholomew Medical Group | 252 | Goole |
| The Burns Practice | 112 | Doncaster |
| Mayflower Medical Practice | 95 | Doncaster |
| Clee Medical Centre | 61 | Cleethorpes |
| Woodfield Medical Centre | 56 | Grimsby |
| Healing Health Centre | 54 | Grimsby |
| Montague Medical Practice | 48 | Goole |
| Northfield Surgery | 47 | Doncaster |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in North Lincolnshire is palliative care (1.6% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.5% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | North Lincolnshire (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.7% | 15.2% | 32,070 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.1% | 14.3% | 23,710 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.2% | 7.9% | 12,918 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% | 11,686 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.1% | 4.6% | 7,120 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.2% | 3.8% | 7,190 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.1% | 3.0% | 7,045 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.7% | 2.2% | 4,605 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.7% | 1.9% | 4,591 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 4,076 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2,709 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1,861 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,332 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,604 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,260 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,485 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,049 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,046 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.5% | 1.2% | 384 |
- East Riding of Yorkshire (2,197 patients per GP)
- Kingston upon Hull, City of (3,018 patients per GP)
- North East Lincolnshire (2,462 patients per GP)
- North Yorkshire (1,777 patients per GP)
- York (1,809 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in North Lincolnshire?
18 practices are located in the North Lincolnshire council area, with 187,575 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are North Lincolnshire residents registered with a GP?
98% of the 180,690 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The Roxton Practice (2,161).
How many patients are there per GP in North Lincolnshire?
2,549 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in North Lincolnshire, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in North Lincolnshire?
45% of appointments at practices in North Lincolnshire took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.