GP practices in the Oldham council area: access and ratings
There are 32 GP practices in the Oldham council area, with 255,946 registered patients between them (September 2026). 266,973 people living in Oldham were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Oldham have 2,138 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 32 practices in Oldham with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 51% at Springfield House to 95% at Leesbrook Surgery, with a median of 75% (England: 77%). 6 are above England and 8 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Kiren Kaur has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (90%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesbrook Surgery | 9,367 | 9,364 | 95% | 88% | Good | 2,265 |
| Dr Kiren Kaur | 7,162 | 7,223 | 91% | 90% | Good | 2,567 |
| Chadderton Medical Practice | 6,292 | 6,503 | 89% | 75% | Good | 1,702 |
| CH Medical | 12,357 | 12,516 | 88% | 72% | Good | 1,777 |
| Dr Brian Perkins | 2,426 | 2,431 | 87% | 60% | Good | 1,736 |
| St Mary's Medical Centre | 6,833 | 6,808 | 86% | 66% | Good | 1,048 |
| Littletown Family Medical Practice | 7,391 | 7,464 | 82% | 79% | Good | 2,255 |
| Hill Top Surgery | 6,394 | 6,551 | 82% | 50% | Outstanding | 1,752 |
| Hollinwood Medical Practice | 8,790 | 8,938 | 82% | 70% | Outstanding | 1,372 |
| John Street Medical Practice | 4,891 | 4,911 | 80% | 48% | Good | 2,407 |
| Oak Gables Medical Practice | 8,875 | 9,025 | 79% | 75% | Good | 1,701 |
| Oldham Medical Services | 5,842 | 5,905 | 79% | 60% | Good | 3,076 |
| Oldham Family Practice | 3,786 | 3,823 | 77% | 61% | Good | 1,525 |
| Hopwood House Medical Practice | 6,529 | 6,557 | 77% | 50% | Good | 2,702 |
| Danson Family Practice | 4,165 | 4,259 | 76% | 65% | Good | 3,042 |
| Medlock Medical Practice | 7,115 | 7,526 | 75% | 54% | Requires improvement | 3,738 |
| Village Medical Practice | 5,202 | 5,345 | 75% | 70% | – | 2,167 |
| Alexandra Group Medical Practice | 7,096 | 7,102 | 74% | 40% | Good | 1,902 |
| The Jalal Practice | 2,900 | 2,941 | 74% | 52% | Good | 2,626 |
| Lindley Medical Practice | 4,769 | 4,844 | 73% | 46% | Good | 3,273 |
| Chapel Street | 6,767 | 7,124 | 72% | 60% | Good | 1,769 |
| Woodlands Medical Practice | 13,752 | 14,007 | 70% | 50% | Good | 1,742 |
| Saddleworth Medical Practice | 13,959 | 13,987 | 69% | 23% | Good | 2,805 |
| The Royton & Crompton Family Practice | 19,789 | 20,904 | 68% | 42% | Good | 3,078 |
| Werneth Medical Practice | 3,895 | 3,878 | 66% | 45% | Good | 3,636 |
| Quayside Medical Practice | 14,590 | 15,695 | 65% | 37% | Good | 2,895 |
| Kapur Family Care | 11,743 | 11,864 | 64% | 52% | Good | 2,342 |
| The Chowdhury Practice | 5,926 | 5,882 | 63% | 39% | Good | 2,723 |
| Greenbank Medical Practice | 9,453 | 9,452 | 61% | 43% | Good | 1,906 |
| Glodwick Medical Practice | 10,715 | 10,853 | 59% | 44% | – | 2,736 |
| Lees Medical Practice | 5,064 | 5,214 | 58% | 48% | Requires improvement | 1,975 |
| Springfield House | 7,095 | 7,050 | 51% | 48% | Good | 1,445 |
There are 2,138 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Oldham, close to England's 2,171 and Greater Manchester's 2,055. Practices recorded 438 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 69% of them face to face. 45% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
16% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Oldham | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,138 | 2,055 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 438 | 445 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 69% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 6% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 16% | 16% | 19% |
94% of Oldham's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Oldham residents are Pennine Medical Centre (3,436), Hazeldene Medical Centre (2,054) and Newton Heath Health Centre (1,079).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Oldham registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Pennine Medical Centre | 3,436 | Ashton Under Lyne |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 2,054 | Manchester |
| Newton Heath Health Centre | 1,079 | Manchester |
| All Saints Medical Centre | 1,033 | Manchester |
| Alkrington Junction Practice | 949 | Manchester |
| Stonefield Street Surgery | 575 | Rochdale |
| Durnford Medical Centre | 479 | Manchester |
| The Pike Practice | 354 | Ashton Under Lyne |
| Milnrow Village Practice | 352 | Rochdale |
| The Hive Health Centre | 350 | Manchester |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Oldham is peripheral arterial disease (0.7% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is atrial fibrillation (1.8% against 2.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Oldham (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.4% | 14.3% | 32,167 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.7% | 15.2% | 37,855 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.7% | 7.9% | 19,380 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% | 17,242 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.3% | 4.6% | 10,360 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.3% | 3.8% | 8,529 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.9% | 3.0% | 7,388 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5,881 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 4,866 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4,598 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1,127 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2,943 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2,911 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,902 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,764 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,890 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,850 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,842 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,385 |
How many GP practices are there in Oldham?
32 practices are located in the Oldham council area, with 255,946 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Oldham residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 266,973 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Pennine Medical Centre (3,436).
How many patients are there per GP in Oldham?
2,138 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Oldham, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Oldham?
45% of appointments at practices in Oldham took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.