GP practices in the Tunbridge Wells council area: access and ratings
There are 15 GP practices in the Tunbridge Wells council area, with 131,603 registered patients between them (September 2026). 127,051 people living in Tunbridge Wells were registered with a GP in July 2026, 96% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Tunbridge Wells have 2,207 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 15 practices in Tunbridge Wells with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 69% at Speldhurst and Greggswood Medical Group to 97% at Orchard End Surgery, with a median of 86% (England: 77%). 8 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Howell Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (92%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard End Surgery | 3,821 | 4,339 | 97% | 84% | Good | 2,465 |
| Old Parsonage Surgery | 3,769 | 3,919 | 97% | 87% | – | 2,747 |
| Lamberhurst Surgery | 2,053 | 3,905 | 94% | 78% | Good | 1,836 |
| Howell Surgery | 5,300 | 5,400 | 94% | 92% | Good | 2,653 |
| Rusthall Medical Centre | 6,626 | 6,823 | 90% | 61% | Good | 2,159 |
| Clanricarde Medical Centre | 18,757 | 18,790 | 87% | 41% | Good | 2,139 |
| Grosvenor Medical Centre | 13,847 | 13,935 | 86% | 62% | Good | 2,099 |
| The Lonsdale Medical Centre Partnership | 7,835 | 8,065 | 86% | 67% | Good | 1,748 |
| Kingswood Surgery | 10,999 | 11,219 | 84% | 60% | Good | 2,149 |
| Weald View Medical Practice - Hawkhurst | 7,454 | 9,862 | 79% | 66% | Good | 2,144 |
| St Andrews Medical Centre | 9,608 | 9,808 | 78% | 61% | Good | 2,218 |
| Waterfield House Practice | 6,399 | 6,420 | 77% | 54% | Good | 1,475 |
| Woodlands Health Centre | 11,592 | 13,900 | 70% | 34% | Good | 3,632 |
| Old School Surgery | 5,059 | 5,704 | 69% | 54% | Requires improvement | 2,625 |
| Speldhurst and Greggswood Medical Group | 9,073 | 9,514 | 69% | 54% | Good | 2,117 |
There are 2,207 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Tunbridge Wells, close to England's 2,171 and Kent and Medway's 2,419. Practices recorded 431 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 67% of them face to face. 43% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Tunbridge Wells | Kent and Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,207 | 2,419 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 431 | 457 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 67% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 43% | 41% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 20% | 19% |
96% of Tunbridge Wells's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Tunbridge Wells residents are Warders Medical Centre (964), Yalding Surgery (807) and Tonbridge Medical Group (537).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Tunbridge Wells registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Warders Medical Centre | 964 | Tonbridge |
| Yalding Surgery | 807 | Maidstone |
| Tonbridge Medical Group | 537 | Tonbridge |
| Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group | 505 | East Sussex |
| Greensand Health Centre - Linton | 332 | Maidstone |
| The Ivy Court Surgery | 278 | Tenterden |
| Marden Medical Centre | 267 | Tonbridge |
| The Mote Medical Practice | 251 | Maidstone |
| Drs Parnell, Albardiaz, James and Dale | 244 | Rye |
| Hadlow Medical Centre | 55 | Tonbridge |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Tunbridge Wells is osteoporosis (1.6% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is coronary heart disease (2.4% against 3.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | Tunbridge Wells (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.2% | 14.3% | 16,860 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.8% | 15.2% | 19,534 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.0% | 7.9% | 7,425 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.2% | 6.6% | 7,767 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.9% | 3.8% | 6,461 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.7% | 4.6% | 4,929 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3,398 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.4% | 3.0% | 3,212 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2,612 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.6% | 1.2% | 837 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2,075 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1,292 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1,269 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,172 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 913 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 811 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 778 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 733 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 612 |
- 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)
- Tonbridge and Malling (2,283 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Tunbridge Wells?
15 practices are located in the Tunbridge Wells council area, with 131,603 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Tunbridge Wells residents registered with a GP?
96% of the 127,051 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Warders Medical Centre (964).
How many patients are there per GP in Tunbridge Wells?
2,207 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Tunbridge Wells, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Tunbridge Wells?
43% of appointments at practices in Tunbridge Wells took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.