GP practices in the Swindon council area: access and ratings
There are 17 GP practices in the Swindon council area, with 255,984 registered patients between them (September 2026). 258,789 people living in Swindon were registered with a GP in July 2026, 97% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Swindon have 2,710 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 17 practices in Swindon with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 56% at Hawthorn Medical Centre to 90% at Old Town Surgery, with a median of 73% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 5 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Victoria Cross Surgery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Surgery | 9,087 | 9,099 | 90% | 64% | Good | 2,173 |
| Victoria Cross Surgery | 10,360 | 10,223 | 86% | 82% | Good | 2,442 |
| The Lawn Medical Centre | 9,743 | 9,788 | 85% | 79% | Good | 1,995 |
| Ridgeway View Family Practice | 13,916 | 14,925 | 83% | 40% | Good | 1,406 |
| Priory Road Medical Centre | 8,676 | 8,582 | 81% | 64% | Good | 1,509 |
| Westrop Medical Practice | 49,687 | 50,422 | 78% | 76% | Good | 4,451 |
| Abbey Meads Medical Group | 14,799 | 14,770 | 75% | 52% | – | 3,010 |
| Ridge Green Medical Practice | 11,591 | 12,338 | 74% | 61% | Good | 3,348 |
| Eldene Surgery | 8,375 | 8,320 | 73% | 67% | – | 4,629 |
| Park Lane Practice | 7,640 | 7,501 | 73% | 63% | Good | 4,501 |
| The Whalebridge Practice | 19,784 | 21,218 | 72% | 45% | Good | 3,459 |
| Kingswood Surgery | 29,290 | 29,413 | 70% | 48% | Good | 2,920 |
| North Swindon Practice | 19,731 | 19,810 | 69% | 51% | Good | 2,072 |
| Ashington House Surgery | 10,074 | 10,086 | 69% | 27% | Good | 2,149 |
| Phoenix Surgery | 4,256 | 4,271 | 65% | 71% | Requires improvement | 4,271 |
| Merchiston Surgery | 13,235 | 13,267 | 64% | 21% | Requires improvement | 2,365 |
| Hawthorn Medical Centre | 11,975 | 11,951 | 56% | 30% | Good | 2,701 |
There are 2,710 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Swindon, more than England's 2,171 and Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire's 2,110. Practices recorded 452 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 80% of them face to face. 29% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
17% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Swindon | Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,710 | 2,110 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 452 | 556 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 80% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 29% | 40% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 17% | 22% | 19% |
97% of Swindon's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Swindon residents are Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery (3,164), Elm Tree Surgery (1,166) and Purton Medical Practice (726).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Swindon registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery | 3,164 | Marlborough |
| Elm Tree Surgery | 1,166 | Swindon |
| Purton Medical Practice | 726 | Swindon |
| Cricklade Surgery | 278 | Swindon |
| Upper Thames Medical - The Park Surgery and Lechlade Medical | 275 | Cirencester |
| Hilary Cottage Surgery | 175 | Fairford |
| New Court Surgery | 74 | Swindon |
| Phoenix Cirencester | 49 | Cirencester |
| White Horse Medical Practice | 47 | Faringdon |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 36 | Wembley |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Swindon is heart failure (1.4% against 1.1%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Swindon (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.9% | 15.2% | 40,594 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.8% | 14.3% | 25,676 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.0% | 7.9% | 18,330 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.0% | 6.6% | 16,862 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.9% | 4.6% | 7,912 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.2% | 3.8% | 8,184 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 6,658 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.0% | 2.2% | 5,076 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 4,942 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 4,246 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3,502 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.1% | 1.2% | 957 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2,230 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,668 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,568 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,464 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,438 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,309 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 658 |
- Bath and North East Somerset (1,997 patients per GP)
- Dorset (1,953 patients per GP)
- Vale of White Horse (2,017 patients per GP)
- Wiltshire (1,952 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Swindon?
17 practices are located in the Swindon council area, with 255,984 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Swindon residents registered with a GP?
97% of the 258,789 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery (3,164).
How many patients are there per GP in Swindon?
2,710 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Swindon, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Swindon?
29% of appointments at practices in Swindon took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.