GP practices in the Test Valley council area: access and ratings
There are 9 GP practices in the Test Valley council area, with 117,232 registered patients between them (September 2026). 137,600 people living in Test Valley were registered with a GP in July 2026, 83% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Test Valley have 1,597 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 9 practices in Test Valley with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 51% at Abbeywell Surgery to 95% at Stockbridge Practice, with a median of 88% (England: 77%). 5 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Stockbridge Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (90%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Practice | 8,761 | 9,091 | 95% | 90% | Good | 1,376 |
| Adelaide Medical Centre | 10,875 | 10,956 | 94% | 84% | Good | 1,605 |
| St Marys Surgery | 12,561 | 12,552 | 94% | 89% | Good | 1,300 |
| Dr Sarah Johnson and Partners | 15,492 | 16,067 | 91% | 65% | Good | 2,507 |
| Charlton Hill Surgery | 15,536 | 15,901 | 88% | 78% | Good | 1,771 |
| North Baddesley Surgery | 8,521 | 9,744 | 82% | 68% | Good | 1,674 |
| The Andover Health Centre Medical Practice | 13,004 | 12,994 | 82% | 46% | Good | 1,237 |
| Shepherds Spring Medical Centre | 13,155 | 13,107 | 66% | 59% | Good | 1,880 |
| Abbeywell Surgery | 16,293 | 16,820 | 51% | 25% | Good | 1,447 |
There are 1,597 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Test Valley, fewer than England's 2,171 and Hampshire and Isle of Wight's 2,039. Practices recorded 448 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 59% of them face to face. 42% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
23% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Test Valley | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,597 | 2,039 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 448 | 526 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 59% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 42% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 23% | 21% | 19% |
83% of Test Valley's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Test Valley residents are Park and St Francis Surgery (6,164), Dr Barnfield & Partners (3,666) and The Castle Practice (2,630).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Test Valley registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Park and St Francis Surgery | 6,164 | Eastleigh |
| Dr Barnfield & Partners | 3,666 | Southampton |
| The Castle Practice | 2,630 | Andover |
| Whiteparish Surgery | 2,210 | Salisbury |
| Whitchurch Surgery | 2,188 | Whitchurch |
| The Gratton Surgery | 1,367 | Winchester |
| Fryern Surgery | 1,244 | Eastleigh |
| Aldermoor Surgery | 589 | Southampton |
| The Old School Surgery | 308 | Marlborough |
| St Mary’s Surgery | 300 | Southampton |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Test Valley is osteoporosis (1.8% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Test Valley (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.2% | 15.2% | 19,137 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.2% | 14.3% | 14,375 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.0% | 7.9% | 6,715 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.8% | 6.6% | 7,552 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.7% | 3.8% | 5,533 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.5% | 4.6% | 4,215 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.8% | 3.0% | 3,357 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3,333 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2,716 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.8% | 1.2% | 882 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2,072 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,382 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 913 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 800 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 959 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 880 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 668 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 605 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 464 |
- 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)
- Southampton (2,228 patients per GP)
- Winchester (1,748 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Test Valley?
9 practices are located in the Test Valley council area, with 117,232 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Test Valley residents registered with a GP?
83% of the 137,600 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Park and St Francis Surgery (6,164).
How many patients are there per GP in Test Valley?
1,597 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Test Valley, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Test Valley?
42% of appointments at practices in Test Valley took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.