GP practices in the Portsmouth council area: access and ratings
There are 10 GP practices in the Portsmouth council area, with 229,797 registered patients between them (September 2026). 223,636 people living in Portsmouth were registered with a GP in July 2026, 98% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Portsmouth have 2,712 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 10 practices in Portsmouth with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 47% at Lighthouse Group Practice to 77% at Derby Road Group Practice, with a median of 72% (England: 77%). 0 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Uni-City Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (73%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Road Group Practice | 16,415 | 16,391 | 77% | 59% | Good | 3,252 |
| Kirklands Surgery | 9,723 | 9,637 | 76% | 49% | Good | 2,475 |
| Island City Practice | 36,497 | 36,378 | 73% | 38% | – | 2,498 |
| Dr Price & Partners | 27,827 | 27,858 | 73% | 41% | Good | 2,306 |
| The Drayton Surgery | 22,218 | 24,174 | 72% | 65% | Good | 2,281 |
| Craneswater Group Practice | 10,939 | 10,842 | 72% | 38% | Good | 2,204 |
| Uni-City Medical Centre | 17,009 | 16,859 | 71% | 73% | Good | 5,182 |
| East Shore Partnership | 13,303 | 13,366 | 69% | 51% | Good | 3,304 |
| Portsdown Group Practice | 52,449 | 62,408 | 61% | 31% | Good | 2,785 |
| Lighthouse Group Practice | 12,085 | 11,884 | 47% | 22% | Good | 3,032 |
There are 2,712 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Portsmouth, more than England's 2,171 and Hampshire and Isle of Wight's 2,039. Practices recorded 509 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 53% of them face to face. 46% 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 1.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Portsmouth | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,712 | 2,039 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 509 | 526 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 53% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 16% | 21% | 19% |
98% of Portsmouth's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Portsmouth residents are Portchester Practice (2,801), Westlands Medical Centre (1,017) and Vine Medical Group (238).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Portsmouth registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Portchester Practice | 2,801 | Fareham |
| Westlands Medical Centre | 1,017 | Fareham |
| Vine Medical Group | 238 | Waterlooville |
| The Bosmere Medical Practice | 206 | Havant |
| The Homewell Practice | 110 | Havant |
| Emsworth Medical Practice | 59 | Emsworth |
| The Elms Practice | 51 | Hayling Island |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 51 | Wembley |
| Blossom Health | 46 | Havant |
| Horndean Surgery | 28 | Waterlooville |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Portsmouth is osteoporosis (2.5% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is chronic kidney disease (3.3% against 4.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Portsmouth (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.0% | 14.3% | 26,651 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 13.3% | 15.2% | 31,279 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.6% | 7.9% | 14,633 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.1% | 6.6% | 15,722 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.4% | 3.8% | 7,927 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.3% | 4.6% | 6,271 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6,728 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 6,214 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1,868 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.0% | 2.2% | 4,762 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 4,267 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3,270 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2,449 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,594 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,759 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,700 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,621 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,287 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,350 |
- Basingstoke and Deane (1,989 patients per GP)
- East Hampshire (1,933 patients per GP)
- Eastleigh (2,088 patients per GP)
- Fareham (2,317 patients per GP)
- Gosport (2,249 patients per GP)
- Hart (2,048 patients per GP)
- Havant (1,976 patients per GP)
- Isle of Wight (2,106 patients per GP)
- New Forest (1,557 patients per GP)
- Rushmoor (2,253 patients per GP)
- Southampton (2,228 patients per GP)
- Test Valley (1,597 patients per GP)
- Winchester (1,748 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Portsmouth?
10 practices are located in the Portsmouth council area, with 229,797 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Portsmouth residents registered with a GP?
98% of the 223,636 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Portchester Practice (2,801).
How many patients are there per GP in Portsmouth?
2,712 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Portsmouth, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Portsmouth?
46% of appointments at practices in Portsmouth took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.