GP practices in the South Tyneside council area: access and ratings
There are 20 GP practices in the South Tyneside council area, with 157,671 registered patients between them (September 2026). 158,225 people living in South Tyneside were registered with a GP in July 2026, 99% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in South Tyneside have 2,379 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 20 practices in South Tyneside with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 57% at Whitburn Surgery to 91% at Colliery Court Medical Group, with a median of 79% (England: 77%). 7 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Imeary Medical Group has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (82%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colliery Court Medical Group | 8,402 | 8,403 | 91% | 74% | Good | 2,502 |
| Marsden Road Health Centre | 22,281 | 22,533 | 90% | 81% | Good | 2,240 |
| Imeary Medical Group | 4,423 | 4,406 | 89% | 82% | Good | 2,849 |
| Albert Road Surgery | 3,650 | 3,673 | 88% | 68% | Good | 1,913 |
| Victoria Medical Centre | 3,496 | 3,584 | 87% | 61% | Good | 2,240 |
| Ravensworth Surgery | 5,919 | 5,886 | 86% | 73% | Good | 2,962 |
| Talbot Medical Centre | 7,637 | 7,633 | 85% | 69% | Good | 2,688 |
| Mayfield Medical Centre | 8,911 | 8,978 | 83% | 59% | Good | 2,790 |
| St Georges & Riverside Medical Group | 7,137 | 7,114 | 82% | 71% | Good | 4,201 |
| Trinity Medical Centre | 6,173 | 6,168 | 79% | 61% | Good | 2,093 |
| Dr Zaidi & Partners, East Wing Surgery | 4,098 | 4,090 | 79% | 69% | Good | 2,464 |
| The GP Suite | 4,222 | 4,217 | 79% | 79% | Good | 1,866 |
| Farnham Medical Centre | 16,423 | 16,279 | 78% | 48% | Good | 2,153 |
| West View Surgery | 2,746 | 2,593 | 77% | 65% | Good | 2,593 |
| Dr Thorniley-Walker and Partners | 5,829 | 5,844 | 75% | 71% | Good | 1,990 |
| The Glen Medical Group | 11,028 | 11,161 | 75% | 55% | Good | 3,080 |
| Wenlock Road Surgery | 4,438 | 4,454 | 74% | 74% | Good | 1,903 |
| Central Surgery | 19,194 | 19,359 | 72% | 46% | Good | 2,156 |
| Ellison View Surgery | 5,974 | 6,086 | 62% | 54% | Outstanding | 1,963 |
| Whitburn Surgery | 4,606 | 5,210 | 57% | 38% | Good | 3,151 |
There are 2,379 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in South Tyneside, close to England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 468 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 77% of them face to face. 39% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
22% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | South Tyneside | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,379 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 468 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 77% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 39% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 22% | 22% | 19% |
99% of South Tyneside's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most South Tyneside residents are St Bede Medical Centre (233), Pelaw Medical Practice (148) and Monkwearmouth Health Centre (100).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of South Tyneside registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| St Bede Medical Centre | 233 | Sunderland |
| Pelaw Medical Practice | 148 | Gateshead |
| Monkwearmouth Health Centre | 100 | Sunderland |
| Fulwell Medical Centre | 97 | Sunderland |
| Bridge View Medical Group | 78 | Sunderland |
| Redhouse Medical Centre | 69 | Sunderland |
| Oxford Terrace & Rawling Road Medical Group | 51 | Gateshead |
| Deerness Park Medical Group | 45 | Sunderland |
| Bridges Medical Practice | 38 | Gateshead |
| Central Gateshead Medical Group | 37 | Gateshead |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in South Tyneside is copd (3.5% against 1.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | South Tyneside (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.4% | 14.3% | 22,605 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.2% | 15.2% | 27,522 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.2% | 7.9% | 12,084 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.4% | 6.6% | 11,110 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.1% | 4.6% | 7,927 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.5% | 3.8% | 7,259 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.1% | 3.0% | 6,521 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.5% | 1.9% | 5,561 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.7% | 2.2% | 4,326 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3,601 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2,407 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.2% | 1.2% | 807 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1,711 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,267 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,522 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,238 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1,469 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,262 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,092 |
- County Durham (2,118 patients per GP)
- Cumberland (2,436 patients per GP)
- Darlington (2,479 patients per GP)
- Gateshead (1,835 patients per GP)
- Hartlepool (2,335 patients per GP)
- Middlesbrough (2,243 patients per GP)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2,059 patients per GP)
- North Tyneside (1,807 patients per GP)
- Northumberland (1,771 patients per GP)
- Redcar and Cleveland (2,568 patients per GP)
- Stockton-on-Tees (2,350 patients per GP)
- Sunderland (1,961 patients per GP)
- Westmorland and Furness (1,759 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in South Tyneside?
20 practices are located in the South Tyneside council area, with 157,671 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are South Tyneside residents registered with a GP?
99% of the 158,225 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is St Bede Medical Centre (233).
How many patients are there per GP in South Tyneside?
2,379 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in South Tyneside, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in South Tyneside?
39% of appointments at practices in South Tyneside took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.