GP practices in the Walsall council area: access and ratings
There are 50 GP practices in the Walsall council area, with 310,551 registered patients between them (September 2026). 314,965 people living in Walsall were registered with a GP in July 2026, 91% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Walsall have 2,126 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 50 practices in Walsall with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 50% at St John's Medical Centre to 97% at Queslett Medical Centre, with a median of 77% (England: 77%). 14 are above England and 8 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Croft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queslett Medical Centre | 890 | 1,669 | 97% | 88% | Good | 1,473 |
| Croft Surgery | 5,238 | 6,844 | 91% | 92% | Good | 2,579 |
| Bloxwich Medical Practice | 4,771 | 5,084 | 91% | 74% | Good | 1,438 |
| Brace Street Health Centre | 2,982 | 3,241 | 91% | 89% | Good | 1,500 |
| Chapel Street Surgery | 2,558 | 2,557 | 91% | 92% | Good | 1,096 |
| Northgate Medical Centre | 9,492 | 10,238 | 91% | 86% | Good | 1,500 |
| Dr Amanullah Shamsher Khan | 2,241 | 2,351 | 90% | 91% | Good | 3,673 |
| Birchills Health Centre | 6,939 | 6,981 | 89% | 88% | Good | 1,646 |
| New Road Medical Centre | 2,041 | 2,262 | 89% | 91% | Good | 1,844 |
| Dr Gian Singh | 3,136 | 3,158 | 88% | 77% | Good | 1,895 |
| Parkside Medical Practice | 4,125 | 4,453 | 87% | 82% | Good | 2,257 |
| Portland Medical Practice | 8,661 | 8,889 | 87% | 62% | Good | 1,446 |
| Lockstown Practice | 5,809 | 7,542 | 87% | 62% | Good | 3,041 |
| St Mary's Surgery | 3,481 | 3,490 | 86% | 82% | Good | 2,218 |
| Walsall Wood Health Centre | 1,588 | 1,721 | 86% | 92% | Requires improvement | 1,721 |
| Stroud Practice | 8,932 | 9,559 | 85% | 79% | Good | 1,988 |
| Darlaston Health Centre | 3,303 | 3,883 | 83% | 71% | – | 2,349 |
| Streets Corner Surgery | 4,960 | 5,602 | 81% | 68% | Good | 2,200 |
| Dr N Pillai and Dr L Nair | 5,242 | 5,414 | 80% | 66% | Good | 1,430 |
| Holland Park Surgery | 4,396 | 4,677 | 80% | 66% | Outstanding | 1,326 |
| Saddlers Health Centre | 5,048 | 5,320 | 80% | 62% | Good | 2,025 |
| Rushall Medical Centre | 14,576 | 14,608 | 79% | 51% | Good | 2,795 |
| Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice | 11,951 | 12,771 | 79% | 54% | Good | 1,778 |
| Dr's P L & S Kaul and Dr G K Gill | 3,966 | 4,009 | 79% | 79% | Good | 30,068 |
| Rough Hay Surgery | 3,581 | 3,888 | 78% | 66% | Good | 3,038 |
| Blackwood Health Centre | 3,973 | 4,292 | 77% | 66% | Good | 1,214 |
| Little London Surgery | 8,881 | 9,345 | 77% | 52% | Good | 2,748 |
| Mossley Fields Surgery | 5,709 | 5,828 | 76% | 54% | Outstanding | 1,388 |
| Umbrella Medical at Hatherton Medical Centre | 20,858 | 21,675 | 76% | 58% | Good | 1,615 |
| Lockfield Surgery | 7,299 | 10,543 | 75% | 63% | Good | 5,272 |
| Lower Farm Health Centre | 1,832 | 1,952 | 74% | 76% | Good | 2,662 |
| Moxley Medical Centre | 2,997 | 3,720 | 73% | 69% | Good | 2,632 |
| Pleck Health Centre | 7,455 | 7,844 | 72% | 56% | – | 1,565 |
| Pinfold Medical | 9,212 | 9,649 | 72% | 63% | Good | 2,594 |
| Umbrella Medical at Broadway Medical Centre | 5,165 | 6,312 | 71% | 51% | Good | 2,705 |
| Darlaston Medical Centre | 3,380 | 3,965 | 71% | 56% | Good | 2,288 |
| Harden Blakenall Medical Centre | 11,799 | 11,871 | 71% | 62% | Good | 2,051 |
| Dr Mahbub's Surgery | 3,263 | 3,461 | 71% | 56% | – | 3,461 |
| Palfrey Health Centre | 4,842 | 4,790 | 71% | 51% | Good | 2,566 |
| Collingwood Family Practice | 3,674 | 4,723 | 70% | 60% | Good | 2,214 |
| Forrester Street Medical Centre | 9,480 | 9,665 | 69% | 44% | Good | 113,617 |
| Brace Street Health Centre | 2,817 | 2,945 | 69% | 58% | Good | 1,276 |
| New Invention Health Centre | 6,205 | 7,024 | 68% | 68% | Good | 3,292 |
| Sina Health Centre | 5,045 | 6,889 | 68% | 49% | Good | 3,691 |
| The Keys Family Practice | 3,389 | 4,526 | 66% | 63% | Good | 1,697 |
| Darlaston Family Practice | 4,866 | 5,624 | 65% | 42% | Good | 4,697 |
| Ambar Medical Centre | 2,357 | 2,516 | 64% | 69% | Good | 3,044 |
| Pelsall Village Surgery | 3,408 | 3,462 | 58% | 61% | Good | 3,462 |
| St Peter's Surgery | 9,514 | 9,391 | 55% | 41% | Good | 2,030 |
| St John's Medical Centre | 8,200 | 8,328 | 50% | 42% | – | 1,766 |
There are 2,126 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Walsall, close to England's 2,171 and Black Country's 2,193. Practices recorded 626 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 72% of them face to face. 46% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
17% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Walsall | Black Country | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,126 | 2,193 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 626 | 561 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 72% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 51% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 17% | 17% | 19% |
91% of Walsall's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Walsall residents are Tudor Practice (5,507), OHP-The Oaks Medical Centre (5,406) and Great Barr Medical Centre (2,406).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Walsall registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Practice | 5,507 | Sutton Coldfield |
| OHP-The Oaks Medical Centre | 5,406 | Birmingham |
| Great Barr Medical Centre | 2,406 | Birmingham |
| Scott Arms Medical Centre | 973 | Birmingham |
| Great Bridge Partnership for Health | 831 | Tipton |
| Grove Medical Centre | 715 | Wolverhampton |
| Tower Hill Partnership | 695 | Birmingham |
| Village Medical Centre | 630 | Wednesbury |
| The Spires Health Centre | 611 | Wednesbury |
| Oakeswell Health Centre | 589 | Wednesbury |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Walsall is palliative care (1.5% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is cancer (3.3% against 3.8%).
| Condition register | Age group | Walsall (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.5% | 14.3% | 38,978 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.1% | 15.2% | 49,525 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.6% | 7.9% | 25,424 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.6% | 6.6% | 18,997 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.4% | 4.6% | 12,837 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 11,450 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.3% | 3.8% | 10,046 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 7,002 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6,805 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 5,647 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.5% | 0.6% | 4,593 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1,421 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 3,555 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3,343 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2,469 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,210 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2,175 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,829 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,761 |
- Birmingham (1,966 patients per GP)
- Dudley (2,157 patients per GP)
- Sandwell (2,210 patients per GP)
- Wolverhampton (2,328 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Walsall?
50 practices are located in the Walsall council area, with 310,551 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Walsall residents registered with a GP?
91% of the 314,965 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Tudor Practice (5,507).
How many patients are there per GP in Walsall?
2,126 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Walsall, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Walsall?
46% of appointments at practices in Walsall took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.