GP practices in the Teignbridge council area: access and ratings
There are 13 GP practices in the Teignbridge council area, with 134,811 registered patients between them (September 2026). 143,059 people living in Teignbridge were registered with a GP in July 2026, 91% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Teignbridge have 1,819 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 13 practices in Teignbridge with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 70% at Albany Surgery to 99% at Moretonhampstead Health Centre, with a median of 83% (England: 77%). 5 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Moretonhampstead Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (97%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moretonhampstead Health Centre | 2,912 | 3,251 | 99% | 97% | Outstanding | 1,847 |
| Westbank Practice | 8,918 | 9,144 | 97% | 91% | Good | 1,971 |
| Channel View Medical Practice | 22,051 | 22,122 | 89% | 65% | Good | 1,963 |
| Buckfastleigh Medical Centre | 3,993 | 5,140 | 89% | 91% | Good | 1,208 |
| Dawlish Medical Group | 15,480 | 15,639 | 88% | 66% | Good | 1,814 |
| Ashburton Surgery | 6,513 | 7,161 | 84% | 80% | Good | 2,148 |
| Buckland Surgery | 3,846 | 3,892 | 83% | 41% | Good | 1,618 |
| Bovey Tracey and Chudleigh Practice | 14,925 | 14,936 | 81% | 47% | Good | 1,470 |
| Devon Square Surgery | 9,351 | 9,518 | 75% | 64% | Good | 1,601 |
| Kingskerswell and Ipplepen Medical Practice | 11,314 | 12,377 | 75% | 50% | Outstanding | 2,149 |
| Cricketfield Surgery | 10,082 | 10,227 | 73% | 47% | Good | 2,428 |
| Kingsteignton Medical Practice | 11,428 | 11,533 | 72% | 30% | Good | 1,856 |
| Albany Surgery | 9,732 | 9,871 | 70% | 33% | Good | 1,786 |
There are 1,819 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Teignbridge, fewer than England's 2,171 and Devon's 1,863. Practices recorded 602 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 62% of them face to face. 39% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
28% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Teignbridge | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,819 | 1,863 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 602 | 626 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 62% | 54% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 39% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 28% | 25% | 19% |
91% of Teignbridge's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Teignbridge residents are Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice (3,815), Ide Lane Surgery (3,222) and St Thomas Medical Group (1,263).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Teignbridge registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice | 3,815 | Exeter |
| Ide Lane Surgery | 3,222 | Exeter |
| St Thomas Medical Group | 1,263 | Exeter |
| Leatside Surgery | 617 | Totnes |
| Brunel Medical Practice | 485 | Torquay |
| Chelston Hall Surgery | 276 | Torquay |
| Chagford Health Centre | 265 | Newton Abbot |
| Pembroke House Surgery | 259 | Paignton |
| Chilcote Surgery | 240 | Torquay |
| Foxhayes Practice | 221 | Exeter |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Teignbridge is atrial fibrillation (3.4% against 2.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Teignbridge (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.6% | 15.2% | 25,481 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.7% | 14.3% | 15,823 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.1% | 6.6% | 10,041 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.7% | 7.9% | 8,404 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.0% | 4.6% | 6,514 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.1% | 3.8% | 6,643 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5,130 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.4% | 2.2% | 4,466 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.7% | 1.9% | 3,526 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3,002 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,564 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,204 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,344 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 610 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,219 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,005 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,052 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,040 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 444 |
- East Devon (1,690 patients per GP)
- Exeter (1,924 patients per GP)
- Mid Devon (1,381 patients per GP)
- North Devon (1,691 patients per GP)
- Plymouth (2,280 patients per GP)
- South Hams (1,542 patients per GP)
- Torbay (2,120 patients per GP)
- Torridge (1,728 patients per GP)
- West Devon (1,552 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Teignbridge?
13 practices are located in the Teignbridge council area, with 134,811 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Teignbridge residents registered with a GP?
91% of the 143,059 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice (3,815).
How many patients are there per GP in Teignbridge?
1,819 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Teignbridge, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Teignbridge?
39% of appointments at practices in Teignbridge took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.