GP practices in the Torridge council area: access and ratings
There are 9 GP practices in the Torridge council area, with 74,705 registered patients between them (September 2026). 72,737 people living in Torridge were registered with a GP in July 2026, 92% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Torridge have 1,728 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 Torridge with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 72% at Holsworthy Doctors to 98% at Bradworthy Surgery, with a median of 90% (England: 77%). 6 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Hartland Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (99%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradworthy Surgery | 2,852 | 3,239 | 98% | 90% | Good | 1,420 |
| The Wooda Surgery | 9,095 | 9,926 | 97% | 81% | Good | 1,538 |
| Castle Gardens Surgery | 6,547 | 6,721 | 92% | 80% | Good | 1,215 |
| Hartland Surgery | 2,903 | 3,053 | 91% | 99% | Good | 1,636 |
| Torrington Health Centre | 4,916 | 5,243 | 90% | 96% | Good | 2,148 |
| Northam Surgery | 12,785 | 13,280 | 88% | 89% | Outstanding | 1,840 |
| Bideford Medical Centre | 14,533 | 15,165 | 81% | 67% | Good | 1,653 |
| Blake House Surgery | 2,177 | 2,994 | 78% | 91% | Requires improvement | 4,010 |
| Holsworthy Doctors | 10,988 | 15,084 | 72% | 40% | Good | 2,008 |
There are 1,728 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Torridge, fewer than England's 2,171 and Devon's 1,863. Practices recorded 553 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 70% of them face to face. 34% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
30% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Torridge | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,728 | 1,863 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 553 | 626 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 70% | 54% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 34% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 30% | 25% | 19% |
92% of Torridge's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Torridge residents are Wallingbrook Health Group (2,789), Launceston Medical Centre (601) and Tavyside Health Centre (540).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Torridge registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingbrook Health Group | 2,789 | Chulmleigh |
| Launceston Medical Centre | 601 | Launceston |
| Tavyside Health Centre | 540 | Tavistock |
| Litchdon Medical Centre | 334 | Barnstaple |
| Fremington Medical Centre | 330 | Barnstaple |
| Stratton Medical Centre | 329 | Bude |
| Queen's Medical Centre | 213 | Barnstaple |
| Brannam Medical Centre | 200 | Barnstaple |
| Okehampton Medical Centre | 85 | Okehampton |
| Neetside Surgery | 79 | Bude |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Torridge is stroke and tia (3.3% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.6% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Torridge (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.3% | 15.2% | 14,387 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 11.1% | 14.3% | 6,863 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.4% | 6.6% | 6,000 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.4% | 7.9% | 5,276 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 7.0% | 4.6% | 4,313 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.3% | 3.8% | 3,913 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 5.2% | 3.0% | 3,838 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2,625 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2,450 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1,829 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1,072 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 811 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 801 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 676 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 603 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 572 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 489 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.6% | 1.2% | 237 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 325 |
- 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)
- Torbay (2,120 patients per GP)
- West Devon (1,552 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Torridge?
9 practices are located in the Torridge council area, with 74,705 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Torridge residents registered with a GP?
92% of the 72,737 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Wallingbrook Health Group (2,789).
How many patients are there per GP in Torridge?
1,728 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Torridge, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Torridge?
34% of appointments at practices in Torridge took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.