GP practices in the North Northamptonshire council area: access and ratings
There are 28 GP practices in the North Northamptonshire council area, with 401,967 registered patients between them (September 2026). 398,736 people living in North Northamptonshire were registered with a GP in July 2026, 98% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in North Northamptonshire have 2,369 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 28 practices in North Northamptonshire with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 30% at Rushden Medical Centre to 86% at Eskdaill Medical, with a median of 75% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 10 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Roy Alexander has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (89%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eskdaill Medical | 15,290 | 15,246 | 86% | 69% | Good | 1,890 |
| Dr Sansome and Partners | 28,429 | 29,365 | 85% | 62% | Good | 2,546 |
| Linden Medical Group | 16,780 | 16,837 | 83% | 36% | Good | 2,844 |
| Summerlee Medical Centre | 1,918 | 1,946 | 83% | 68% | Good | 1,364 |
| Great Oakley Medical Centre | 15,415 | 15,364 | 82% | 59% | Good | 4,066 |
| Dr Leszek Piechowski and Partners | 11,995 | 11,973 | 81% | 78% | Good | 3,447 |
| Dr Barber and Partners | 12,748 | 13,621 | 80% | 49% | Good | 2,192 |
| Spinney Brook Medical Centre | 11,546 | 11,483 | 80% | 51% | Good | 1,848 |
| Abbey Medical Practice | 28,663 | 28,787 | 79% | 45% | Good | 2,312 |
| Queensway Medical Centre | 14,650 | 14,809 | 79% | 47% | Good | 2,234 |
| Dr Roy Alexander | 3,271 | 3,330 | 78% | 89% | Good | 2,498 |
| Rothwell and Desborough Healthcare Group | 22,118 | 22,271 | 77% | 67% | Requires improvement | 2,789 |
| Aspiro Healthcare | 30,935 | 31,288 | 77% | 47% | Good | 2,075 |
| Wansford & Kings Cliffe Practice | 5,064 | 10,826 | 75% | 79% | Good | 1,885 |
| Dr Cotterell and Partners | 6,747 | 6,726 | 75% | 64% | Requires improvement | 6,726 |
| The Meadows Surgery | 6,413 | 6,508 | 75% | 60% | Good | – |
| Irchester Surgery | 3,959 | 4,024 | 72% | 68% | Good | 2,579 |
| Harborough Field Surgery | 14,073 | 14,228 | 71% | 48% | Good | 2,476 |
| Albany House Medical Centre | 19,697 | 19,792 | 68% | 47% | Good | 2,422 |
| Dr Spencer and Partners | 13,798 | 13,827 | 64% | 34% | Good | 2,170 |
| Lakeside Healthcare at Headlands | 9,550 | 9,545 | 63% | 49% | Good | 2,237 |
| Higham Ferrers Surgery | 5,511 | 5,506 | 61% | 17% | Good | 2,458 |
| Lakeside Healthcare Corby | 45,497 | 45,982 | 61% | 30% | Good | 2,064 |
| The Cottons Medical Centre | 9,251 | 9,274 | 59% | 26% | Good | 1,925 |
| Lakeside Healthcare at Oundle | 10,295 | 10,366 | 58% | 24% | Good | 1,851 |
| Earls Barton Medical Centre | 4,782 | 8,257 | 56% | 28% | – | 6,519 |
| The Redwell Medical Centre | 12,210 | 12,229 | 52% | 34% | Good | 3,017 |
| Rushden Medical Centre | 8,580 | 8,557 | 30% | 15% | Requires improvement | 2,292 |
There are 2,369 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in North Northamptonshire, close to England's 2,171 and Northamptonshire's 2,413. Practices recorded 536 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 59% of them face to face. 45% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 18% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | North Northamptonshire | Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,369 | 2,413 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 536 | 531 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 59% | 59% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 46% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 18% | 18% | 19% |
98% of North Northamptonshire's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most North Northamptonshire residents are The Uppingham Surgery (1,914), Market Harborough Medical Centre (1,696) and The Stamford Surgery (868).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of North Northamptonshire registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The Uppingham Surgery | 1,914 | Oakham |
| Market Harborough Medical Centre | 1,696 | Market Harborough |
| The Stamford Surgery | 868 | Stamford |
| Moulton Surgery | 590 | Northampton |
| Denton Village Surgery | 482 | Northampton |
| South Leicestershire Medical Group | 398 | Leicester |
| Kimbolton Medical Centre | 373 | Huntingdon |
| Harrold Medical Practice | 336 | Bedford |
| Favell Plus Surgery | 239 | Northampton |
| The Saxon Spires Practice | 153 | Guilsborough |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in North Northamptonshire is copd (2.3% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | North Northamptonshire (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.6% | 15.2% | 64,992 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.4% | 14.3% | 50,677 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.2% | 7.9% | 25,785 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.5% | 6.6% | 23,900 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.6% | 4.6% | 14,165 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.9% | 3.8% | 15,486 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.1% | 3.0% | 12,006 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.3% | 2.2% | 9,128 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 8,994 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 7,449 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.3% | 1.1% | 4,954 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1,561 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,776 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 3,340 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2,494 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3,129 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2,482 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2,236 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1,199 |
- West Northamptonshire (2,438 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in North Northamptonshire?
28 practices are located in the North Northamptonshire council area, with 401,967 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are North Northamptonshire residents registered with a GP?
98% of the 398,736 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The Uppingham Surgery (1,914).
How many patients are there per GP in North Northamptonshire?
2,369 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in North Northamptonshire, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in North Northamptonshire?
45% of appointments at practices in North Northamptonshire took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.