GP practices in the Stockport council area: access and ratings
There are 32 GP practices in the Stockport council area, with 329,662 registered patients between them (September 2026). 321,701 people living in Stockport were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Stockport have 1,797 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 32 practices in Stockport with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 71% at Bramhall Park Medical Centre to 99% at Dr Robert Mathewson, with a median of 89% (England: 77%). 22 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Robert Mathewson has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (98%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Robert Mathewson | 5,790 | 7,655 | 99% | 98% | Good | 2,464 |
| Manor Medical Practice | 9,865 | 9,897 | 97% | 89% | Good | 1,833 |
| Marple Bridge Surgery | 6,302 | 6,316 | 96% | 94% | Good | 1,289 |
| The Village Surgery | 8,666 | 8,691 | 94% | 78% | Good | 1,317 |
| Bredbury Medical Centre | 5,607 | 6,274 | 94% | 95% | Good | 2,784 |
| Bracondale Medical Centre | 5,843 | 5,853 | 94% | 80% | Good | 1,568 |
| Hulme Hall Medical Group Handforth | 7,441 | 10,220 | 93% | 58% | Good | 1,399 |
| Vernon Park Surgery | 3,105 | 3,458 | 92% | 97% | Good | 2,026 |
| Beech House Medical Practice | 7,734 | 7,789 | 92% | 72% | Good | 1,713 |
| Adshall Road Medical Practice | 4,814 | 4,818 | 92% | 77% | Good | 1,348 |
| Marple Cottage Surgery | 10,952 | 11,524 | 91% | 94% | Outstanding | 1,538 |
| Cheadle Hulme Medical Group | 14,583 | 14,787 | 91% | 53% | Good | 2,175 |
| Marple Medical Practice | 6,731 | 6,845 | 90% | 88% | Good | 1,380 |
| Springfield Surgery | 5,677 | 5,752 | 90% | 89% | Good | 1,405 |
| Chadsfield Medical Practice | 6,393 | 6,561 | 90% | 69% | Good | 1,246 |
| Caritas General Practice Partnership | 12,298 | 12,245 | 89% | 64% | Good | 1,814 |
| Bramhall Health Centre | 11,919 | 12,353 | 89% | 63% | Good | 2,254 |
| Archwood Medical Practice | 6,972 | 7,675 | 89% | 88% | Good | 1,730 |
| Heaton Norris Medical Practice | 10,399 | 10,636 | 87% | 65% | Good | 1,498 |
| Gatley Group Practice | 9,438 | 10,340 | 87% | 68% | Good | 1,326 |
| Brinnington Surgery | 9,357 | 9,448 | 86% | 93% | Outstanding | 992 |
| Heald Green Health Centre 1 | 6,353 | 6,913 | 85% | 58% | Good | 1,942 |
| Heaton Mersey Medical Practice | 8,016 | 8,504 | 85% | 84% | Good | 2,319 |
| The Reddish Family Practice | 9,354 | 11,379 | 82% | 45% | Good | 1,780 |
| Alvanley Family Practice | 4,750 | 5,337 | 82% | 72% | Good | 2,054 |
| Woodley Village Surgery | 2,306 | 3,031 | 79% | 93% | Good | 3,031 |
| Cheadle Medical Practice | 11,726 | 11,954 | 79% | 54% | Good | 2,119 |
| Heald Green Health Centre | 6,956 | 7,483 | 78% | 56% | Good | 2,300 |
| Heaton Moor Medical Group | 52,050 | 54,695 | 76% | 56% | Good | 3,088 |
| Stockport Medical Group | 17,832 | 17,846 | 76% | 49% | Good | 1,419 |
| Park View Group Practice | 7,052 | 10,163 | 76% | 71% | Good | 1,942 |
| Bramhall Park Medical Centre | 13,346 | 13,220 | 71% | 47% | Good | 1,466 |
There are 1,797 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Stockport, fewer than England's 2,171 and Greater Manchester's 2,055. Practices recorded 492 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 65% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Stockport | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,797 | 2,055 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 492 | 445 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 65% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 6% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 16% | 19% |
96% of Stockport's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Stockport residents are The Middlewood Partnership (2,288), The Northenden Group Practice (883) and Kingsway Medical Practice (784).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Stockport registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The Middlewood Partnership | 2,288 | Macclesfield |
| The Northenden Group Practice | 883 | Manchester |
| Kingsway Medical Practice | 784 | Manchester |
| Ladybarn Group Practice | 559 | Manchester |
| Handforth Health Centre | 499 | Wilmslow |
| Wilmslow Health Centre | 459 | Wilmslow |
| Didsbury Medical Centre | 357 | Manchester |
| City Health Centre | 317 | Manchester |
| West Point Medical Centre | 288 | Manchester |
| Churchgate Surgery | 270 | Manchester |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Stockport is dementia (1.0% against 0.8%), and the furthest below is chronic kidney disease (3.7% against 4.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Stockport (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 18.0% | 14.3% | 47,289 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.2% | 15.2% | 53,231 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.1% | 7.9% | 21,637 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% | 22,400 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.4% | 3.8% | 14,467 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.7% | 4.6% | 9,641 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.5% | 3.0% | 11,380 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 8,301 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 7,532 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 7,061 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1,891 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.3% | 1.1% | 4,390 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3,368 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 3,341 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,275 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,942 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2,175 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,849 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,841 |
How many GP practices are there in Stockport?
32 practices are located in the Stockport council area, with 329,662 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Stockport residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 321,701 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The Middlewood Partnership (2,288).
How many patients are there per GP in Stockport?
1,797 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Stockport, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Stockport?
44% of appointments at practices in Stockport took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.