GP practices in the Rochdale council area: access and ratings
There are 36 GP practices in the Rochdale council area, with 252,170 registered patients between them (September 2026). 252,678 people living in Rochdale were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Rochdale have 2,004 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 36 practices in Rochdale with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 45% at Dr I K Babar & Partners to 96% at Dr Bhima's Practice, with a median of 82% (England: 77%). 16 are above England and 5 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Milnrow Village Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (92%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Bhima's Practice | 1,857 | 1,908 | 96% | 87% | Good | 1,590 |
| Milnrow Village Practice | 7,836 | 8,256 | 95% | 92% | Outstanding | 1,843 |
| The Village Medical Centre | 4,081 | 4,215 | 94% | 69% | Good | 3,855 |
| Trinity Medical Centre | 4,181 | 4,263 | 93% | 88% | Good | 2,710 |
| Birtle View Medical Practice | 4,646 | 4,842 | 92% | 81% | Good | 1,526 |
| The Kingsway Practice | 4,718 | 4,823 | 92% | 80% | Good | 1,444 |
| Stonefield Street Surgery | 8,089 | 8,789 | 90% | 72% | Good | 1,699 |
| Dr Devadeep Gupta | 3,681 | 3,779 | 90% | 91% | Good | 2,577 |
| The Hive Health Centre | 5,183 | 5,615 | 89% | 79% | Good | 1,769 |
| Leela Ltd | 4,200 | 4,336 | 88% | 90% | Good | 2,853 |
| Hopwood Medical Centre | 9,618 | 9,847 | 88% | 81% | Good | 2,564 |
| Littleborough Group Practice | 8,507 | 8,534 | 87% | 73% | Good | 1,768 |
| Rochdale Road Medical Centre | 5,647 | 6,210 | 87% | 68% | Good | 2,617 |
| Kirkholt Medical Practice | 5,170 | 5,270 | 86% | 80% | Good | 2,022 |
| Windermere Road Surgery | 2,761 | 2,904 | 86% | 79% | Good | 3,403 |
| Ashworth Street Surgery | 16,501 | 16,932 | 84% | 53% | Good | 2,160 |
| Durnford Medical Centre | 8,931 | 9,706 | 84% | 63% | Good | 2,039 |
| Alkrington Junction Practice | 7,388 | 8,579 | 82% | 68% | Requires improvement | 2,262 |
| Heady Hill Surgery | 3,399 | 3,411 | 82% | 79% | Good | 1,142 |
| Middleton Health Centre | 5,193 | 5,352 | 81% | 59% | Outstanding | 1,968 |
| Yorkshire Street Surgery | 6,052 | 6,151 | 81% | 58% | Good | 1,955 |
| Castleton Health Centre | 10,498 | 10,532 | 80% | 68% | Good | 2,468 |
| Longford Street Medical Centre | 8,214 | 8,334 | 77% | 67% | Good | 1,877 |
| Wellfield Health Centre | 13,304 | 13,754 | 77% | 63% | Good | 1,794 |
| The Dale Medical Practice | 2,386 | 2,342 | 76% | 71% | Good | 2,142 |
| The Dawes Family Practice | 7,348 | 7,425 | 76% | 46% | Good | 1,992 |
| Edenfield Road Surgery | 10,466 | 10,446 | 76% | 50% | Good | 1,703 |
| Mark Street Surgery | 10,254 | 10,312 | 76% | 38% | Good | 2,266 |
| Peterloo Medical Centre | 8,262 | 9,042 | 75% | 47% | Good | 1,416 |
| Healey Surgery | 4,897 | 5,861 | 73% | 56% | Good | 1,832 |
| Woodside Medical Centre | 8,597 | 8,903 | 72% | 32% | Good | 2,519 |
| Dr M B Ghafoor and Dr S A Abbasi | 6,496 | 6,478 | 68% | 52% | Good | 4,188 |
| Argyle Street Medical Centre | 8,363 | 8,487 | 67% | 39% | Good | 1,646 |
| Inspire Medical Centre | 4,486 | 4,489 | 64% | 41% | Good | 2,245 |
| Dr Abid Hamid | 4,551 | 4,503 | 62% | 60% | Good | 4,444 |
| Dr I K Babar & Partners | 7,556 | 7,540 | 45% | 25% | Good | 1,450 |
There are 2,004 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Rochdale, close to England's 2,171 and Greater Manchester's 2,055. Practices recorded 446 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 69% of them face to face. 47% 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 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Rochdale | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,004 | 2,055 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 446 | 445 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 69% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 47% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 6% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 16% | 16% | 19% |
96% of Rochdale's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Rochdale residents are The Avenue Medical Centre (1,498), The Royton & Crompton Family Practice (1,080) and Valentine Medical Centre (573).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Rochdale registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Medical Centre | 1,498 | Manchester |
| The Royton & Crompton Family Practice | 1,080 | Oldham |
| Valentine Medical Centre | 573 | Manchester |
| Tower Family Healthcare | 570 | Bury |
| The Medical Centre | 522 | Rochdale |
| Conran Medical Centre | 296 | Manchester |
| Beacon Medical Centre | 295 | Manchester |
| Chapel Street | 260 | Oldham |
| Cheetham Hill Primary Care Centre | 249 | Manchester |
| Woodlands Medical Practice | 183 | Oldham |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Rochdale is depression (21.1% against 14.3%), and the furthest below is atrial fibrillation (1.9% against 2.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Rochdale (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 21.1% | 14.3% | 40,895 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.6% | 15.2% | 39,419 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.5% | 7.9% | 18,809 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.4% | 6.6% | 17,501 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.2% | 4.6% | 10,121 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.6% | 3.8% | 9,078 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.2% | 3.0% | 8,000 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6,562 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 4,987 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.9% | 2.2% | 4,800 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1,082 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3,115 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2,954 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,899 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,827 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2,015 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,969 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,658 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,638 |
How many GP practices are there in Rochdale?
36 practices are located in the Rochdale council area, with 252,170 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Rochdale residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 252,678 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The Avenue Medical Centre (1,498).
How many patients are there per GP in Rochdale?
2,004 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Rochdale, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Rochdale?
47% of appointments at practices in Rochdale took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.