GP practices in the Plymouth council area: access and ratings
There are 22 GP practices in the Plymouth council area, with 299,260 registered patients between them (September 2026). 277,226 people living in Plymouth were registered with a GP in July 2026, 99% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Plymouth have 2,280 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 22 practices in Plymouth with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 50% at Plympton Health Centre to 91% at Stoke Surgery, with a median of 77% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 8 below by more than the survey's margin of error. West Hoe Surgery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Surgery | 7,907 | 7,840 | 91% | 76% | Good | 3,303 |
| West Hoe Surgery | 5,939 | 5,865 | 90% | 86% | Good | 1,222 |
| North Road West Medical Centre | 9,965 | 9,896 | 83% | 76% | Good | 1,543 |
| Dean Cross Surgery | 9,583 | 10,268 | 83% | 41% | Good | 2,272 |
| Church View Surgery | 11,638 | 12,675 | 82% | 54% | Good | 1,538 |
| Elm Surgery | 9,795 | 9,872 | 81% | 67% | Good | 1,922 |
| St Levan Surgery | 9,209 | 9,259 | 80% | 60% | Good | 2,800 |
| Dr Hall, Hillman, Macartney, Mr Smith-Avery, Dr Garstang, Dr Mair & Dr Lindsay | 13,702 | 13,918 | 80% | 45% | Good | 1,825 |
| Wycliffe Surgery | 11,590 | 12,179 | 80% | 71% | Good | 3,447 |
| Southway Surgery | 5,575 | 5,536 | 79% | 63% | Good | 2,281 |
| Peverell Park Surgery | 21,843 | 21,284 | 77% | 66% | Good | 1,672 |
| Adelaide Street Surgery | 4,374 | 4,420 | 77% | 68% | – | 1,950 |
| Roborough Surgery | 9,958 | 10,861 | 76% | 50% | Good | 1,642 |
| Lisson Grove and Woolwell Medical Centres | 12,142 | 14,576 | 75% | 51% | Good | 2,610 |
| Devonport Health Centre | 7,615 | 7,623 | 66% | 37% | Good | 3,159 |
| Friary House Surgery | 11,309 | 11,162 | 62% | 19% | Good | 3,677 |
| Budshead Medical Practice | 7,340 | 7,314 | 59% | 54% | Good | 2,395 |
| Oakside Surgery | 8,236 | 8,282 | 59% | 46% | Good | 2,823 |
| St Neots Surgery | 11,335 | 11,237 | 58% | 42% | Good | 2,019 |
| Pathfields Medical Group | 28,922 | 29,566 | 54% | 24% | Good | 1,932 |
| Stirling Road Medical Centre | 32,291 | 32,515 | 54% | 32% | Good | 3,213 |
| Plympton Health Centre | 25,128 | 43,112 | 50% | 21% | Good | 3,254 |
There are 2,280 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Plymouth, close to England's 2,171 and Devon's 1,863. Practices recorded 681 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 38% of them face to face. 51% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Plymouth | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,280 | 1,863 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 681 | 626 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 38% | 54% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 51% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 25% | 19% |
99% of Plymouth's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Plymouth residents are Wembury Surgery (394), Yealm Medical Centre (293) and Abbey Surgery (169).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Plymouth registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Wembury Surgery | 394 | Plymouth |
| Yealm Medical Centre | 293 | Plymouth |
| Abbey Surgery | 169 | Tavistock |
| Yelverton Surgery | 118 | Yelverton |
| South Brent Health Centre | 40 | South Brent |
| Queen's Medical Centre | 31 | Barnstaple |
| Norton Brook Medical Centre | 28 | Kingsbridge |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 25 | Wembley |
| Buckfastleigh Medical Centre | 24 | Buckfastleigh |
| Leatside Surgery | 23 | Totnes |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Plymouth is copd (3.0% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Plymouth (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.7% | 14.3% | 41,242 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.8% | 15.2% | 48,249 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.9% | 7.9% | 19,709 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.5% | 6.6% | 21,653 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.0% | 4.6% | 10,007 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.9% | 3.8% | 11,999 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.8% | 3.0% | 11,430 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% | 9,043 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 7,624 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 6,519 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 4,334 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3,410 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2,517 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1,044 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2,138 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2,295 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2,189 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2,053 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 970 |
- East Devon (1,690 patients per GP)
- Exeter (1,924 patients per GP)
- Mid Devon (1,381 patients per GP)
- North Devon (1,691 patients per GP)
- South Hams (1,542 patients per GP)
- Teignbridge (1,819 patients per GP)
- Torbay (2,120 patients per GP)
- Torridge (1,728 patients per GP)
- West Devon (1,552 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Plymouth?
22 practices are located in the Plymouth council area, with 299,260 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Plymouth residents registered with a GP?
99% of the 277,226 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Wembury Surgery (394).
How many patients are there per GP in Plymouth?
2,280 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Plymouth, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Plymouth?
51% of appointments at practices in Plymouth took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.