GP practices in the Tonbridge and Malling council area: access and ratings
There are 11 GP practices in the Tonbridge and Malling council area, with 144,671 registered patients between them (September 2026). 143,173 people living in Tonbridge and Malling were registered with a GP in July 2026, 92% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Tonbridge and Malling have 2,283 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 11 practices in Tonbridge and Malling with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 50% at Aylesford Medical Centre to 91% at Hadlow Medical Centre, with a median of 78% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Hadlow Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (89%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadlow Medical Centre | 3,525 | 3,628 | 91% | 89% | Good | 2,268 |
| Borough Green Medical Practice | 13,624 | 15,145 | 88% | 74% | Good | 1,716 |
| Wateringbury Surgery | 8,720 | 10,975 | 83% | 66% | Good | 1,975 |
| Tonbridge Medical Group | 17,403 | 18,037 | 83% | 68% | Good | 3,610 |
| Warders Medical Centre | 15,325 | 18,480 | 82% | 58% | Good | 1,981 |
| Hildenborough & Tonbridge Medical Group | 13,429 | 16,704 | 78% | 45% | Good | 2,329 |
| Thornhills Medical Practice | 14,669 | 14,683 | 70% | 32% | Good | 1,710 |
| Snodland Medical Practice | 11,553 | 11,981 | 65% | 59% | Good | 1,888 |
| West Malling Group Practice | 21,053 | 21,220 | 64% | 32% | Good | 3,513 |
| Phoenix Medical Practice | 5,999 | 6,286 | 58% | 45% | Good | 1,916 |
| Aylesford Medical Centre | 6,417 | 7,532 | 50% | 46% | – | 4,593 |
There are 2,283 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Tonbridge and Malling, close to England's 2,171 and Kent and Medway's 2,419. Practices recorded 410 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 72% of them face to face. 32% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Tonbridge and Malling | Kent and Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,283 | 2,419 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 410 | 457 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 72% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 32% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 20% | 19% |
92% of Tonbridge and Malling's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Tonbridge and Malling residents are Reach Healthcare (2,267), Woodlands Health Centre (2,052) and Yalding Surgery (1,152).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Tonbridge and Malling registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Reach Healthcare | 2,267 | Chatham |
| Woodlands Health Centre | 2,052 | Tonbridge |
| Yalding Surgery | 1,152 | Maidstone |
| Riverside Medical Practice | 1,066 | Rochester |
| King George Road Surgery | 367 | Chatham |
| Dr Chidambaram Balachander | 367 | Rochester |
| Matrix Medical Practice | 366 | Chatham |
| The Halfway Surgery | 290 | Chatham |
| Blackthorn Medical Centre | 236 | Maidstone |
| City Way Surgery | 230 | Rochester |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Tonbridge and Malling is cancer (4.8% against 3.8%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Tonbridge and Malling (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.8% | 14.3% | 18,927 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.5% | 15.2% | 22,238 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.7% | 7.9% | 8,862 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.3% | 6.6% | 8,559 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.3% | 4.6% | 5,924 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.8% | 3.8% | 6,858 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 3,730 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3,726 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2,653 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2,356 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.4% | 1.2% | 805 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1,449 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 987 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 908 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1,050 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 962 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 750 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 722 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 574 |
- Ashford (2,146 patients per GP)
- Canterbury (2,102 patients per GP)
- Dartford (2,514 patients per GP)
- Dover (2,335 patients per GP)
- Folkestone and Hythe (2,293 patients per GP)
- Gravesham (2,720 patients per GP)
- Maidstone (2,895 patients per GP)
- Medway (2,609 patients per GP)
- Sevenoaks (2,569 patients per GP)
- Swale (2,404 patients per GP)
- Thanet (2,392 patients per GP)
- Tunbridge Wells (2,207 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Tonbridge and Malling?
11 practices are located in the Tonbridge and Malling council area, with 144,671 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Tonbridge and Malling residents registered with a GP?
92% of the 143,173 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Reach Healthcare (2,267).
How many patients are there per GP in Tonbridge and Malling?
2,283 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Tonbridge and Malling, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Tonbridge and Malling?
32% of appointments at practices in Tonbridge and Malling took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.