GP practices in the South Holland council area: access and ratings
There are 8 GP practices in the South Holland council area, with 100,247 registered patients between them (September 2026). 104,681 people living in South Holland were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in South Holland have 3,066 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 8 practices in South Holland with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 61% at Beechfield Medical Centre to 84% at Munro Medical Centre, with a median of 74% (England: 77%). 0 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Munro Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (80%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munro Medical Centre | 22,546 | 22,622 | 84% | 80% | Good | 7,220 |
| Littlebury Medical Centre | 9,573 | 9,745 | 81% | 64% | Good | 1,787 |
| Suttons Medical Group | 14,824 | 15,679 | 74% | 44% | Good | 1,754 |
| Gosberton Medical Centre | 8,235 | 8,492 | 74% | 55% | Good | 2,450 |
| Holbeach Medical Centre | 7,879 | 7,867 | 73% | 69% | Good | 2,950 |
| Abbeyview Surgery | 8,536 | 9,347 | 66% | 40% | Outstanding | 6,373 |
| Moulton Medical Centre | 5,617 | 5,648 | 65% | 57% | Good | 1,750 |
| Beechfield Medical Centre | 20,691 | 20,847 | 61% | 38% | Good | 4,796 |
There are 3,066 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in South Holland, more than England's 2,171 and Lincolnshire's 2,503. Practices recorded 485 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 75% of them face to face. 40% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | South Holland | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 3,066 | 2,503 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 485 | 600 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 75% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 40% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 25% | 19% |
94% of South Holland's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most South Holland residents are Swineshead Medical Group (2,446), Parson Drove Surgery (1,317) and The Deepings Practice (575).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of South Holland registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Swineshead Medical Group | 2,446 | Boston |
| Parson Drove Surgery | 1,317 | Wisbech |
| The Deepings Practice | 575 | Peterborough |
| Sutterton Surgery | 386 | Boston |
| Thistlemoor Road Surgery | 309 | Peterborough |
| St Clement's Surgery | 225 | Terrington St Clement |
| North Brink Practice | 213 | Wisbech |
| Boroughbury Medical Centre | 166 | Peterborough |
| Dr P D Cregor & Partners | 124 | Bourne |
| Thomas Walker Medical Practice | 110 | Peterborough |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in South Holland is osteoporosis (2.4% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.8% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | South Holland (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 20.4% | 15.2% | 20,518 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.9% | 14.3% | 12,961 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.8% | 7.9% | 8,085 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 9.0% | 4.6% | 7,339 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.0% | 6.6% | 6,659 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.7% | 3.8% | 4,755 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.1% | 3.0% | 4,136 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3,101 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2,622 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2,427 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1,052 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1,930 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,035 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 849 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 703 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 832 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 729 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 593 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 514 |
- Boston (3,121 patients per GP)
- East Lindsey (2,441 patients per GP)
- Lincoln (2,490 patients per GP)
- Melton (2,280 patients per GP)
- North Kesteven (3,060 patients per GP)
- North Lincolnshire (2,549 patients per GP)
- South Kesteven (1,999 patients per GP)
- West Lindsey (2,261 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in South Holland?
8 practices are located in the South Holland council area, with 100,247 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are South Holland residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 104,681 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Swineshead Medical Group (2,446).
How many patients are there per GP in South Holland?
3,066 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in South Holland, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in South Holland?
40% of appointments at practices in South Holland took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.