GP practices in the Southampton council area: access and ratings
There are 22 GP practices in the Southampton council area, with 330,537 registered patients between them (September 2026). 291,846 people living in Southampton were registered with a GP in July 2026, 99% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Southampton have 2,228 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 22 practices in Southampton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 59% at Dr G C Ord-Hume and Partners to 100% at Homeless Healthcare Team, with a median of 82% (England: 77%). 9 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Homeless Healthcare Team has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (96%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless Healthcare Team | 446 | 486 | 100% | 96% | – | – |
| St Peters Surgery | 7,227 | 7,698 | 95% | 80% | Good | 1,988 |
| Atherley House Surgery | 5,551 | 5,424 | 92% | 82% | Good | 2,235 |
| Hill Lane Surgery | 10,822 | 10,751 | 92% | 91% | Good | 1,911 |
| Shirley Avenue Surgery | 15,475 | 15,451 | 90% | 68% | Good | 1,935 |
| Stoneham Lane Surgery | 7,327 | 7,501 | 88% | 90% | Good | 970 |
| Peartree Practice | 17,457 | 19,132 | 86% | 72% | Good | 3,269 |
| Burgess Road Surgery | 9,350 | 9,743 | 86% | 88% | Good | 2,612 |
| University Health Service | 36,169 | 36,052 | 84% | 90% | Good | 3,250 |
| Walnut Tree Surgery | 4,778 | 4,719 | 84% | 78% | Good | 2,269 |
| Old Fire Station Surgery | 7,510 | 8,444 | 82% | 53% | Good | 1,815 |
| Aldermoor Surgery | 7,672 | 8,219 | 81% | 70% | Good | 1,722 |
| Raymond Road Surgery | 4,327 | 4,473 | 80% | 73% | Good | 1,747 |
| Dr Barnfield & Partners | 11,055 | 14,728 | 78% | 75% | Good | 1,355 |
| Bitterne Surgery | 17,641 | 18,491 | 77% | 68% | Good | 3,123 |
| St Mary’s Surgery | 35,448 | 36,032 | 73% | 44% | Good | 2,626 |
| Woolston Lodge Surgery | 16,432 | 21,667 | 73% | 34% | Good | 2,070 |
| Shirley Health Partnership | 13,446 | 13,563 | 71% | 44% | Good | 1,749 |
| Solent GP Surgery | 21,798 | 21,749 | 71% | 40% | – | 1,879 |
| Brook House Surgery | 6,013 | 6,137 | 68% | 50% | Good | – |
| Weston Lane Surgery | 24,164 | 50,270 | 61% | 30% | Good | 2,761 |
| Dr G C Ord-Hume and Partners | 9,945 | 9,767 | 59% | 35% | Good | 2,193 |
There are 2,228 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Southampton, close to England's 2,171 and Hampshire and Isle of Wight's 2,039. Practices recorded 467 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 63% of them face to face. 42% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 14% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Southampton | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,228 | 2,039 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 467 | 526 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 63% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 42% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 14% | 21% | 19% |
99% of Southampton's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Southampton residents are Hamble Valley Health (415), New Horizons Medical Partnership (211) and Testvale Surgery (98).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Southampton registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Hamble Valley Health | 415 | Southampton |
| New Horizons Medical Partnership | 211 | Southampton |
| Testvale Surgery | 98 | Southampton |
| North Baddesley Surgery | 89 | Southampton |
| Abbeywell Surgery | 74 | Romsey |
| St Andrew's Surgery | 71 | Eastleigh |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 67 | Wembley |
| Fryern Surgery | 41 | Eastleigh |
| Dr Christopher Cole and Partners | 40 | Southampton |
| Archers Practice | 29 | Eastleigh |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Southampton is osteoporosis (1.5% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Southampton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.4% | 14.3% | 35,553 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 11.8% | 15.2% | 38,346 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.4% | 7.9% | 17,290 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.0% | 6.6% | 18,445 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.9% | 3.8% | 9,362 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 2.6% | 4.6% | 6,930 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.1% | 3.0% | 6,976 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 6,449 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.7% | 2.2% | 5,366 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 4,988 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1,391 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3,553 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 3,217 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,850 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,736 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,876 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,697 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,613 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 969 |
- Basingstoke and Deane (1,989 patients per GP)
- East Hampshire (1,933 patients per GP)
- Eastleigh (2,088 patients per GP)
- Fareham (2,317 patients per GP)
- Gosport (2,249 patients per GP)
- Hart (2,048 patients per GP)
- Havant (1,976 patients per GP)
- Isle of Wight (2,106 patients per GP)
- New Forest (1,557 patients per GP)
- Portsmouth (2,712 patients per GP)
- Rushmoor (2,253 patients per GP)
- Test Valley (1,597 patients per GP)
- Winchester (1,748 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Southampton?
22 practices are located in the Southampton council area, with 330,537 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Southampton residents registered with a GP?
99% of the 291,846 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Hamble Valley Health (415).
How many patients are there per GP in Southampton?
2,228 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Southampton, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Southampton?
42% of appointments at practices in Southampton took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.