GP practices in the Runnymede council area: access and ratings
There are 7 GP practices in the Runnymede council area, with 87,621 registered patients between them (September 2026). 96,670 people living in Runnymede were registered with a GP in July 2026, 81% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Runnymede have 2,102 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 7 practices in Runnymede with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 77% at Grove Medical Centre to 95% at Ottershaw Surgery, with a median of 80% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Ottershaw Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (83%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottershaw Surgery | 6,352 | 6,491 | 95% | 83% | Good | 2,135 |
| The Health Centre | 6,817 | 11,753 | 82% | 70% | Good | 3,111 |
| Crouch Oak Family Practice | 16,501 | 16,517 | 82% | 55% | Good | 1,553 |
| Virginia Water Medical Practice | 6,044 | 6,139 | 80% | 61% | Good | 2,002 |
| Chertsey Health Centre | 22,512 | 22,878 | 79% | 64% | Good | 1,953 |
| Hythe Medical Centre | 5,668 | 9,194 | 78% | 61% | Good | 2,849 |
| Grove Medical Centre | 14,516 | 14,649 | 77% | 42% | Good | 2,351 |
There are 2,102 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Runnymede, close to England's 2,171 and Surrey and Sussex's 2,031. Practices recorded 546 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 47% of them face to face. 55% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
18% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.4% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Runnymede | Surrey and Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,102 | 2,031 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 546 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 47% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 55% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 18% | 22% | 19% |
81% of Runnymede's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Runnymede residents are Clarence Medical Centre (3,691), Wey Family Practice (3,680) and Parishes Bridge Medical Practice (2,460).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Runnymede registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence Medical Centre | 3,691 | Windsor |
| Wey Family Practice | 3,680 | West Byfleet |
| Parishes Bridge Medical Practice | 2,460 | West Byfleet |
| Madeira Medical | 2,455 | West Byfleet |
| Church Street Practice | 1,860 | Weybridge |
| Magnolia House | 600 | Ascot |
| Knowle Green Medical | 414 | Staines |
| Staines Health Group | 277 | Staines |
| Chobham and West End Medical Practice | 170 | Woking |
| St David's Family Practice | 151 | Staines |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Runnymede is cancer (4.1% against 3.8%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Runnymede (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.1% | 15.2% | 12,280 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.0% | 14.3% | 9,704 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.8% | 7.9% | 4,788 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.5% | 6.6% | 4,477 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3,193 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.1% | 3.8% | 3,537 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 2,244 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1,964 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1,499 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1,189 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.9% | 1.2% | 297 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.9% | 1.1% | 783 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 727 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 582 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 639 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 393 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 432 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 394 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 275 |
- Adur (1,801 patients per GP)
- Arun (2,342 patients per GP)
- Brighton and Hove (1,909 patients per GP)
- Chichester (1,672 patients per GP)
- Crawley (2,439 patients per GP)
- Eastbourne (1,669 patients per GP)
- Elmbridge (2,191 patients per GP)
- Epsom and Ewell (2,083 patients per GP)
- Guildford (1,941 patients per GP)
- Hastings (3,710 patients per GP)
- Horsham (1,996 patients per GP)
- Lewes (1,764 patients per GP)
- Mid Sussex (2,133 patients per GP)
- Mole Valley (1,699 patients per GP)
- Reigate and Banstead (2,012 patients per GP)
- Rother (2,065 patients per GP)
- Spelthorne (2,242 patients per GP)
- Surrey Heath (1,994 patients per GP)
- Tandridge (1,821 patients per GP)
- Waverley (1,855 patients per GP)
- Wealden (2,165 patients per GP)
- Woking (2,235 patients per GP)
- Worthing (2,171 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Runnymede?
7 practices are located in the Runnymede council area, with 87,621 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Runnymede residents registered with a GP?
81% of the 96,670 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Clarence Medical Centre (3,691).
How many patients are there per GP in Runnymede?
2,102 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Runnymede, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Runnymede?
55% of appointments at practices in Runnymede took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.