GP practices in the Trafford council area: access and ratings
There are 26 GP practices in the Trafford council area, with 246,556 registered patients between them (September 2026). 261,684 people living in Trafford were registered with a GP in July 2026, 90% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Trafford have 2,018 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 26 practices in Trafford with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 63% at Dr Salam J Farhan to 96% at Timperley Health Centre - Westwood, with a median of 83% (England: 77%). 11 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Riddings Family Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (94%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timperley Health Centre - Westwood | 5,810 | 6,278 | 96% | 93% | Good | 3,181 |
| Riddings Family Health Centre | 3,736 | 3,779 | 96% | 94% | Good | 1,629 |
| The Village Surgery | 7,485 | 7,827 | 95% | 86% | Good | 2,575 |
| Dr Mahendra Patel | 5,362 | 5,354 | 92% | 88% | Outstanding | 1,746 |
| Boundary House Medical Centre | 7,034 | 11,102 | 90% | 89% | Good | 1,436 |
| Dr Anoop Sahal | 2,105 | 2,248 | 90% | 92% | Good | 2,107 |
| St Johns Medical Centre | 16,005 | 16,245 | 88% | 56% | Good | 2,003 |
| Washway Road Medical Centre | 15,896 | 15,902 | 87% | 80% | Good | 2,117 |
| Shay Lane Medical Centre | 5,949 | 6,137 | 87% | 55% | Good | 1,167 |
| Davyhulme Medical Centre | 10,651 | 10,760 | 87% | 69% | Good | 2,094 |
| Conway Road Medical Practice | 13,666 | 13,710 | 86% | 85% | Good | 2,032 |
| Primrose Surgery | 7,577 | 7,626 | 83% | 82% | Good | 1,819 |
| Altrincham Medical Practice | 8,338 | 8,438 | 83% | 63% | Good | 3,431 |
| Park Medical Practice | 7,604 | 7,802 | 83% | 57% | Good | 2,747 |
| Bodmin Road Health Centre | 8,793 | 8,821 | 83% | 72% | Good | 2,297 |
| Lostock Medical Centre | 8,513 | 8,670 | 82% | 57% | Good | 4,335 |
| Barrington Medical Centre | 7,638 | 7,717 | 81% | 74% | Good | 1,885 |
| Flixton Road Medical Centre | 11,702 | 11,712 | 81% | 70% | Good | 2,077 |
| Urmston Group Practice | 13,123 | 13,103 | 80% | 51% | Good | 1,872 |
| Partington Family Practice | 6,681 | 6,747 | 78% | 65% | Good | 1,471 |
| Firsway Health Centre | 15,083 | 15,156 | 78% | 62% | Good | 1,749 |
| North Trafford Group Practice | 13,586 | 15,093 | 78% | 71% | Good | 1,993 |
| Limelight Health and Well-being Hub | 6,783 | 8,605 | 74% | 49% | Good | 1,974 |
| West Timperley Medical Centre | 9,285 | 9,334 | 71% | 38% | Good | 3,211 |
| Delamere Medical Practice | 14,503 | 14,481 | 70% | 43% | Outstanding | 1,909 |
| Dr Salam J Farhan | 3,770 | 3,909 | 63% | 62% | Good | 1,593 |
There are 2,018 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Trafford, close to England's 2,171 and Greater Manchester's 2,055. Practices recorded 396 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 66% of them face to face. 38% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
18% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Trafford | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,018 | 2,055 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 396 | 445 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 66% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 6% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 18% | 16% | 19% |
90% of Trafford's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Trafford residents are Ashville Surgery (6,107), Chorlton Family Practice (3,290) and The Maples Medical Centre (2,836).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Trafford registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Ashville Surgery | 6,107 | Manchester |
| Chorlton Family Practice | 3,290 | Manchester |
| The Maples Medical Centre | 2,836 | Manchester |
| Cornbrook Medical Practice | 1,696 | Manchester |
| The Range Medical Centre | 1,655 | Manchester |
| Woodlands Medical Practice | 1,489 | Manchester |
| The Arch Medical Practice | 1,037 | Manchester |
| Salford Medical Centre 1 | 719 | Salford |
| Brooklands Medical Practice | 694 | Manchester |
| City Health Centre | 453 | Manchester |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Trafford is depression (17.0% against 14.3%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Trafford (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.0% | 14.3% | 33,214 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.1% | 15.2% | 37,764 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.3% | 6.6% | 17,281 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.0% | 7.9% | 13,888 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.4% | 4.6% | 10,511 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.3% | 3.8% | 10,704 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.2% | 3.0% | 7,891 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.4% | 2.2% | 5,971 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 5,038 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 4,841 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1,150 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2,726 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2,677 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,683 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,994 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,540 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,533 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,206 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 938 |
How many GP practices are there in Trafford?
26 practices are located in the Trafford council area, with 246,556 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Trafford residents registered with a GP?
90% of the 261,684 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Ashville Surgery (6,107).
How many patients are there per GP in Trafford?
2,018 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Trafford, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Trafford?
38% of appointments at practices in Trafford took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.