GP practices in the Preston council area: access and ratings
There are 14 GP practices in the Preston council area, with 162,105 registered patients between them (September 2026). 180,405 people living in Preston were registered with a GP in July 2026, 88% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Preston have 2,846 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 14 practices in Preston with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 67% at Dr Asad Hussain to 92% at Lytham Road Surgery, with a median of 77% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Ribbleton Medical Centre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham Road Surgery | 13,656 | 13,880 | 92% | 85% | – | 1,935 |
| The New Hall Lane Practice | 7,201 | 7,265 | 87% | 84% | Good | 1,463 |
| Fishergate Hill Surgery | 5,490 | 6,707 | 86% | 78% | Good | 2,734 |
| Ribbleton Medical Centre | 9,258 | 9,380 | 83% | 86% | Good | 2,467 |
| ISSA Medical Centre - Dr Z H Patel | 35,799 | 37,130 | 83% | 69% | Good | 7,367 |
| Lane Ends Surgery | 11,000 | 11,457 | 82% | 56% | Good | 2,132 |
| Guttridge Medical Centre | 4,417 | 4,390 | 78% | 78% | Good | 1,531 |
| Briarwood Medical Centre | 7,623 | 7,870 | 76% | 66% | Good | 2,049 |
| Dr R Ali Surgery | 4,291 | 4,401 | 73% | 64% | Good | 4,126 |
| The Park Medical Practice | 24,308 | 24,331 | 73% | 63% | Good | 3,590 |
| North Preston Medical Practice | 11,778 | 11,806 | 71% | 26% | Good | 2,038 |
| Dr C M Wilson & Partners | 12,570 | 12,618 | 69% | 64% | Good | 2,227 |
| Avenham Surgery | 7,455 | 7,792 | 68% | 59% | Good | 8,117 |
| Dr Asad Hussain | 3,068 | 3,078 | 67% | 72% | Good | 2,594 |
There are 2,846 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Preston, more than England's 2,171 and Lancashire and South Cumbria's 2,288. Practices recorded 449 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 78% of them face to face. 49% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 14% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Preston | Lancashire and South Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,846 | 2,288 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 449 | 471 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 78% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 49% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 14% | 21% | 19% |
88% of Preston's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Preston residents are Penwortham St. Mary's Medical Group (7,743), Berry Lane Medical Centre (5,781) and Stonebridge Surgery (3,671).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Preston registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham St. Mary's Medical Group | 7,743 | Preston |
| Berry Lane Medical Centre | 5,781 | Preston |
| Stonebridge Surgery | 3,671 | Preston |
| Garstang Medical Practice | 1,391 | Preston |
| Great Eccleston Health Centre | 823 | Preston |
| St Fillans Medical Centre | 395 | Preston |
| Riverside Medical Centre | 264 | Preston |
| Ash Tree House Surgery | 165 | Preston |
| Kingsfold Medical Centre | 154 | Preston |
| Kirkham Health Centre | 150 | Kirkham |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Preston is heart failure (1.5% against 1.1%), and the furthest below is atrial fibrillation (1.8% against 2.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Preston (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.2% | 14.3% | 21,470 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 13.9% | 15.2% | 21,252 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.1% | 7.9% | 9,671 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.4% | 6.6% | 9,089 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.2% | 4.6% | 6,158 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.2% | 3.8% | 4,858 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.9% | 3.0% | 4,377 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2,975 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2,729 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2,676 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2,306 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2,055 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 488 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,137 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,167 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 913 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,126 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 984 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 979 |
- Blackburn with Darwen (2,633 patients per GP)
- Blackpool (2,287 patients per GP)
- Burnley (2,706 patients per GP)
- Chorley (2,542 patients per GP)
- Cumberland (2,436 patients per GP)
- Fylde (2,192 patients per GP)
- Hyndburn (2,413 patients per GP)
- Lancaster (2,174 patients per GP)
- North Yorkshire (1,777 patients per GP)
- Pendle (2,424 patients per GP)
- Ribble Valley (1,639 patients per GP)
- Rossendale (2,243 patients per GP)
- South Ribble (2,185 patients per GP)
- West Lancashire (2,241 patients per GP)
- Westmorland and Furness (1,759 patients per GP)
- Wyre (2,643 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Preston?
14 practices are located in the Preston council area, with 162,105 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Preston residents registered with a GP?
88% of the 180,405 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Penwortham St. Mary's Medical Group (7,743).
How many patients are there per GP in Preston?
2,846 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Preston, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Preston?
49% of appointments at practices in Preston took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.