GP practices in the Salford council area: access and ratings
There are 36 GP practices in the Salford council area, with 322,473 registered patients between them (September 2026). 321,536 people living in Salford were registered with a GP in July 2026, 93% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Salford have 1,879 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 Salford with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 63% at Walkden Medical Practice to 92% at St Andrews Medical Practice 2, with a median of 82% (England: 77%). 11 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Irlam Clinic has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (93%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Medical Practice 2 | 15,632 | 15,696 | 92% | 83% | Good | 2,505 |
| Chapel Group Medical Centre | 5,744 | 6,072 | 89% | 88% | Good | 1,294 |
| Irlam Clinic | 4,401 | 4,451 | 89% | 93% | Good | 1,621 |
| The Gill Medical Centre | 9,866 | 9,938 | 88% | 81% | Good | 1,319 |
| The Lakes Medical Practice | 9,895 | 10,029 | 88% | 60% | Good | 2,006 |
| Dr Venkatachalum Raj | 6,431 | 6,568 | 88% | 82% | Good | 2,087 |
| Silverdale Medical Practice | 12,022 | 12,335 | 87% | 64% | Good | 1,639 |
| Cornerstone Medical Practice | 4,011 | 4,046 | 87% | 84% | Good | 1,195 |
| Cherry Medical Practice | 3,270 | 3,295 | 86% | 91% | Good | 1,670 |
| Ellenbrook Medical Practice | 4,716 | 5,104 | 85% | 62% | Good | 1,724 |
| Cleggs Lane Medical Practice | 4,686 | 5,161 | 84% | 74% | Good | 2,497 |
| The Sides Medical Practice | 14,080 | 14,169 | 84% | 51% | Good | 1,772 |
| The Poplars Medical Centre | 11,323 | 11,479 | 84% | 45% | Good | 1,701 |
| Dearden Avenue Medical Practice | 2,428 | 2,757 | 84% | 78% | Good | 2,444 |
| Springfield Medical Centre | 11,470 | 11,470 | 84% | 66% | Good | 1,693 |
| Manchester Road East Medical Practice | 2,070 | 2,274 | 83% | 91% | Inadequate | 1,895 |
| Sorrel Bank Medical Practice | 7,892 | 8,175 | 83% | 56% | Good | 2,029 |
| Newbury Green Medical Practice | 12,910 | 17,391 | 83% | 64% | Good | 2,097 |
| The Limes Medical Practice | 4,646 | 4,795 | 82% | 72% | Good | 2,248 |
| Ordsall Health Surgery | 11,080 | 11,203 | 82% | 65% | Good | 1,591 |
| Willow Tree Healthy Living Centre | 1,875 | 2,243 | 81% | 84% | Good | 1,587 |
| Clarendon Surgery | 10,581 | 11,265 | 80% | 68% | Good | 1,729 |
| Orchard Medical Centre | 2,769 | 3,450 | 79% | 89% | Good | 2,753 |
| Langworthy Medical Practice | 15,618 | 17,606 | 79% | 59% | Good | 1,897 |
| Salford Medical Centre 1 | 14,340 | 16,224 | 79% | 80% | Good | 2,698 |
| Care Homes Medical Practice | 1,198 | 1,215 | 78% | -9700% | – | – |
| Dr Joann Amin | 3,570 | 3,495 | 78% | 82% | Good | 3,449 |
| Lower Broughton Medical Practice 3 | 10,339 | 10,910 | 77% | 65% | Good | 1,207 |
| Dr Davis's Medical Practice | 6,436 | 8,420 | 77% | 47% | Good | 2,857 |
| The Heights General Practice | 6,504 | 6,839 | 76% | 66% | Outstanding | 2,431 |
| The Mosslands Medical Practice | 11,314 | 12,429 | 76% | 51% | Good | 1,480 |
| Blackfriars Medical Practice | 11,627 | 15,758 | 75% | 53% | Good | 3,358 |
| SPCT Practices | 18,300 | 18,689 | 74% | 58% | Good | 1,905 |
| Pendleton Medical Centre | 8,834 | 9,320 | 73% | 62% | Good | 1,864 |
| Drs Joseph Borg-Costanzi/Ian Gilani/Brian Rhodes | 9,324 | 9,376 | 72% | 49% | Good | 1,781 |
| Walkden Medical Practice | 8,531 | 8,826 | 63% | 65% | Good | 1,819 |
There are 1,879 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Salford, fewer than England's 2,171 and Greater Manchester's 2,055. Practices recorded 486 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 58% of them face to face. 45% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
13% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Salford | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,879 | 2,055 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 486 | 445 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 58% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 7% | 6% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 13% | 16% | 19% |
93% of Salford's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Salford residents are City Health Centre (2,609), Boothstown Medical Centre (2,586) and St Gabriel's Medical Centre (2,444).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Salford registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| City Health Centre | 2,609 | Manchester |
| Boothstown Medical Centre | 2,586 | Manchester |
| St Gabriel's Medical Centre | 2,444 | Manchester |
| New Collegiate Medical Centre | 1,242 | Manchester |
| Cheetham Hill Primary Care Centre | 1,104 | Manchester |
| The Doc's Surgery | 1,046 | Manchester |
| Wellfield Medical Centre | 937 | Manchester |
| The Arch Medical Practice | 766 | Manchester |
| Cornbrook Medical Practice | 713 | Manchester |
| New Islington Medical Practice | 645 | Manchester |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Salford is peripheral arterial disease (0.8% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is chronic kidney disease (3.4% against 4.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Salford (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.3% | 14.3% | 46,634 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 12.5% | 15.2% | 39,804 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.3% | 7.9% | 18,853 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.9% | 6.6% | 17,636 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.4% | 4.6% | 8,649 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.9% | 3.8% | 9,154 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.7% | 3.0% | 8,533 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 8,065 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.7% | 2.2% | 5,541 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 5,502 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3,623 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.1% | 1.2% | 964 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2,904 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2,147 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2,459 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2,000 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,580 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,546 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1,389 |
How many GP practices are there in Salford?
36 practices are located in the Salford council area, with 322,473 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Salford residents registered with a GP?
93% of the 321,536 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is City Health Centre (2,609).
How many patients are there per GP in Salford?
1,879 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Salford, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Salford?
45% of appointments at practices in Salford took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.