GP practices in the Torbay council area: access and ratings
There are 10 GP practices in the Torbay council area, with 146,855 registered patients between them (September 2026). 144,260 people living in Torbay were registered with a GP in July 2026, 98% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Torbay have 2,120 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 10 practices in Torbay with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 58% at Mayfield Medical Centre to 92% at Chilcote Surgery, with a median of 77% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Croft Hall Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (58%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilcote Surgery | 15,778 | 16,112 | 92% | 55% | Good | 1,753 |
| Old Farm Surgery | 5,339 | 5,528 | 83% | 48% | Good | 2,448 |
| Compass House Medical Centres | 14,663 | 15,639 | 80% | 39% | Outstanding | 2,601 |
| Brunel Medical Practice | 14,603 | 15,196 | 80% | 43% | Good | 1,802 |
| Pembroke House Surgery | 23,839 | 24,858 | 80% | 33% | Good | 1,756 |
| Chelston Hall Surgery | 17,334 | 17,650 | 75% | 44% | Good | 2,085 |
| Croft Hall Medical Practice | 7,026 | 7,058 | 73% | 58% | – | – |
| Southover Medical Practice | 8,348 | 8,545 | 69% | 36% | Good | 3,009 |
| Corner Place Surgery | 15,566 | 16,125 | 67% | 34% | Good | 2,504 |
| Mayfield Medical Centre | 19,398 | 20,144 | 58% | 32% | Good | 2,477 |
There are 2,120 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Torbay, close to England's 2,171 and Devon's 1,863. Practices recorded 622 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 50% of them face to face. 51% 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 1.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Torbay | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,120 | 1,863 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 622 | 626 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 50% | 54% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 51% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 28% | 25% | 19% |
98% of Torbay's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Torbay residents are Kingskerswell and Ipplepen Medical Practice (669), Leatside Surgery (519) and Devon Square Surgery (169).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Torbay registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Kingskerswell and Ipplepen Medical Practice | 669 | Newton Abbot |
| Leatside Surgery | 519 | Totnes |
| Devon Square Surgery | 169 | Newton Abbot |
| Cricketfield Surgery | 168 | Newton Abbot |
| Catherine House Surgery | 136 | Totnes |
| Kingsteignton Medical Practice | 113 | Newton Abbot |
| Albany Surgery | 90 | Newton Abbot |
| Dartmouth Health & Wellbeing Centre | 70 | Dartmouth |
| Buckland Surgery | 69 | Newton Abbot |
| Channel View Medical Practice | 37 | Teignmouth |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Torbay is peripheral arterial disease (0.9% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Torbay (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.9% | 15.2% | 29,558 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.1% | 14.3% | 19,902 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.4% | 7.9% | 10,500 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.9% | 6.6% | 11,198 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.9% | 4.6% | 8,527 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.6% | 3.8% | 8,261 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.1% | 3.0% | 6,106 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5,103 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.9% | 1.9% | 4,278 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.7% | 1.9% | 4,031 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1,422 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2,153 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2,027 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,709 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,389 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,288 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1,387 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1,301 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 822 |
- 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)
- Teignbridge (1,819 patients per GP)
- Torridge (1,728 patients per GP)
- West Devon (1,552 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Torbay?
10 practices are located in the Torbay council area, with 146,855 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Torbay residents registered with a GP?
98% of the 144,260 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Kingskerswell and Ipplepen Medical Practice (669).
How many patients are there per GP in Torbay?
2,120 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Torbay, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Torbay?
51% of appointments at practices in Torbay took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.