GP practices in the North Somerset council area: access and ratings
There are 13 GP practices in the North Somerset council area, with 233,784 registered patients between them (September 2026). 237,740 people living in North Somerset were registered with a GP in July 2026, 97% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in North Somerset have 1,718 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 13 practices in North Somerset with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 65% at 168 Medical Group to 90% at Tyntesfield Medical Group, with a median of 81% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Heywood Family Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (86%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyntesfield Medical Group | 34,563 | 35,022 | 90% | 79% | Good | 1,941 |
| Heywood Family Practice | 6,561 | 6,565 | 85% | 86% | Good | 1,682 |
| The Milton Surgery | 8,952 | 8,981 | 85% | 71% | Good | 2,021 |
| Harbourside Family Practice | 11,971 | 12,003 | 85% | 85% | Good | 2,350 |
| Clevedon Medical Centre | 16,684 | 16,699 | 84% | 66% | Good | 1,355 |
| Winscombe Family Practice | 10,394 | 11,597 | 84% | 66% | Good | 1,775 |
| Portishead Medical Group | 17,229 | 17,241 | 81% | 64% | Good | 1,583 |
| Tudor Lodge Surgery | 12,125 | 12,238 | 79% | 76% | Good | 2,585 |
| Pudding Pie Lane Surgery | 45,762 | 46,319 | 73% | 61% | Good | 1,167 |
| The Cedars Surgery | 16,801 | 16,899 | 71% | 43% | Good | 2,691 |
| Stafford Medical Group | 10,590 | 10,576 | 71% | 41% | Good | 2,418 |
| Graham Road Surgery | 14,680 | 14,607 | 70% | 50% | Inadequate | 1,863 |
| 168 Medical Group | 24,857 | 25,037 | 65% | 47% | Good | 2,099 |
There are 1,718 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in North Somerset, fewer than England's 2,171 and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire's 1,925. Practices recorded 514 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 69% of them face to face. 40% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | North Somerset | Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,718 | 1,925 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 514 | 459 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 69% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 40% | 38% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 17% | 19% |
97% of North Somerset's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most North Somerset residents are Chew Medical Practice (3,451), Pembroke Road Surgery (595) and Harptree Surgery (360).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of North Somerset registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Chew Medical Practice | 3,451 | Bristol |
| Pembroke Road Surgery | 595 | Bristol |
| Harptree Surgery | 360 | Bristol |
| Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice | 248 | Axbridge |
| Whiteladies Medical Group | 223 | Bristol |
| Grange Road Surgery | 155 | Bristol |
| The Lennard Surgery | 154 | Bristol |
| Cheddar Medical Centre | 135 | Cheddar |
| Mendip Vale Medical Practice - Monks Park | 103 | Bristol |
| The Family Practice | 79 | Bristol |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in North Somerset is osteoporosis (2.5% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.8% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | North Somerset (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.8% | 15.2% | 40,461 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.7% | 14.3% | 30,803 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.0% | 7.9% | 15,055 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.5% | 6.6% | 16,138 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.3% | 4.6% | 11,631 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.4% | 3.8% | 12,229 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 8,491 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.3% | 2.2% | 7,482 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6,018 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2,546 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5,159 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3,164 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2,777 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,994 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,681 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,923 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,351 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,216 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,116 |
- Bristol, City of (2,048 patients per GP)
- South Gloucestershire (1,882 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in North Somerset?
13 practices are located in the North Somerset council area, with 233,784 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are North Somerset residents registered with a GP?
97% of the 237,740 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Chew Medical Practice (3,451).
How many patients are there per GP in North Somerset?
1,718 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in North Somerset, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in North Somerset?
40% of appointments at practices in North Somerset took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.