GP practices in the Oadby and Wigston council area: access and ratings
There are 7 GP practices in the Oadby and Wigston council area, with 65,304 registered patients between them (September 2026). 65,093 people living in Oadby and Wigston were registered with a GP in July 2026, 85% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Oadby and Wigston have 2,336 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 7 practices in Oadby and Wigston with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 61% at Severn Surgery to 88% at Bushloe Surgery, with a median of 80% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Rosemead Drive Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (81%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushloe Surgery | 12,223 | 13,536 | 88% | 58% | Good | 2,017 |
| Wigston Central Surgery | 12,518 | 14,424 | 87% | 68% | Good | 2,130 |
| Rosemead Drive Surgery | 4,970 | 5,453 | 82% | 81% | Good | 1,809 |
| South Wigston Health Centre | 5,868 | 6,642 | 80% | 56% | Good | 1,901 |
| The Central Surgery | 5,951 | 7,053 | 67% | 29% | Good | 4,069 |
| The Croft Medical Centre | 7,610 | 8,527 | 64% | 45% | Good | 1,791 |
| Severn Surgery | 6,353 | 9,669 | 61% | 35% | Inadequate | 6,592 |
There are 2,336 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Oadby and Wigston, close to England's 2,171 and Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's 2,308. Practices recorded 663 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 54% of them face to face. 54% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
21% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Oadby and Wigston | Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,336 | 2,308 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 663 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 54% | 72% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 54% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 19% | 19% |
85% of Oadby and Wigston's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Oadby and Wigston residents are Victoria Park Health Centre (1,992), Saffron Health (920) and Willows Medical Centre (852).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Oadby and Wigston registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Health Centre | 1,992 | Leicester |
| Saffron Health | 920 | Leicester |
| Willows Medical Centre | 852 | Leicester |
| Dr G Singh, Sturdee Road Health & Wellbeing Centre | 831 | Leicester |
| Asquith Surgery | 739 | Leicester |
| Countesthorpe Health Centre | 451 | Leicester |
| Queens Road Surgery | 377 | Leicester |
| Horizon Healthcare | 358 | Leicester |
| The Hedges Medical Centre | 351 | Leicester |
| Alwaqas Medical Practice | 282 | Leicester |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Oadby and Wigston is heart failure (1.5% against 1.1%), and the furthest below is copd (1.6% against 1.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | Oadby and Wigston (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.2% | 15.2% | 11,269 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.4% | 14.3% | 7,428 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.0% | 7.9% | 5,241 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.7% | 6.6% | 4,139 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.7% | 4.6% | 2,946 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.5% | 3.8% | 2,300 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.1% | 3.0% | 1,994 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1,571 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1,343 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1,070 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 994 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.5% | 1.2% | 386 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 570 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 625 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 591 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 396 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 494 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 343 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 320 |
- Blaby (2,050 patients per GP)
- Charnwood (2,160 patients per GP)
- Harborough (2,205 patients per GP)
- Hinckley and Bosworth (2,147 patients per GP)
- Leicester (2,639 patients per GP)
- Melton (2,280 patients per GP)
- North West Leicestershire (2,034 patients per GP)
- Rutland (2,615 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Oadby and Wigston?
7 practices are located in the Oadby and Wigston council area, with 65,304 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Oadby and Wigston residents registered with a GP?
85% of the 65,093 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Victoria Park Health Centre (1,992).
How many patients are there per GP in Oadby and Wigston?
2,336 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Oadby and Wigston, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Oadby and Wigston?
54% of appointments at practices in Oadby and Wigston took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.