GP practices in the Waltham Forest council area: access and ratings
There are 39 GP practices in the Waltham Forest council area, with 323,846 registered patients between them (September 2026). 330,380 people living in Waltham Forest were registered with a GP in July 2026, 92% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Waltham Forest have 2,748 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 39 practices in Waltham Forest with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 53% at The Manor Practice to 92% at Dr Poonam Chand Sharma, with a median of 76% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 9 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Bailey Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (88%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Poonam Chand Sharma | 2,885 | 3,215 | 92% | 87% | Good | 3,014 |
| Higham Hill Medical Centre | 7,203 | 7,400 | 87% | 72% | Good | 3,469 |
| Lime Tree Surgery | 8,259 | 9,583 | 87% | 76% | Good | 4,492 |
| Larkshall Medical Centre | 7,445 | 7,859 | 86% | 61% | Good | 2,780 |
| Green Man Medical Centre | 5,928 | 6,537 | 84% | 83% | Good | 4,377 |
| The Bailey Practice | 4,246 | 4,346 | 83% | 88% | Good | 2,910 |
| The Old Church Surgery | 8,743 | 9,023 | 82% | 70% | Good | 1,362 |
| Churchill Medical Centre | 13,356 | 13,687 | 82% | 45% | Good | 2,113 |
| Chingford Medical Practice | 10,466 | 10,608 | 82% | 65% | Good | 2,274 |
| Crawley Road Medical Centre | 9,634 | 10,349 | 82% | 66% | Requires improvement | 3,940 |
| The Lyndhurst Surgery | 4,774 | 4,967 | 82% | 70% | Good | 1,940 |
| Dr Tahir Kiyani | 3,200 | 3,565 | 81% | 79% | – | 8,355 |
| SMA Practice | 10,667 | 10,913 | 80% | 61% | Good | 3,498 |
| The Microfaculty | 4,123 | 4,191 | 80% | 83% | Good | 3,929 |
| The Firs Medical Centre | 11,526 | 11,946 | 79% | 64% | Inadequate | 4,328 |
| Claremont Medical Centre | 2,812 | 3,020 | 79% | 65% | Good | 7,078 |
| Dr A.Q. Sheikh & Partners | 7,912 | 7,871 | 78% | 82% | Good | 1,677 |
| Wood Street Health Centre | 7,862 | 7,678 | 78% | 50% | Good | 1,889 |
| Wood Street Health Centre - Dr. Raghav Prasad Dhital | 5,660 | 5,531 | 77% | 63% | Good | 3,345 |
| Hampton Medical Centre | 2,866 | 3,075 | 76% | 75% | Good | 1,602 |
| High Road Surgery | 1,099 | 1,790 | 75% | 70% | Good | 2,315 |
| Francis Road Medical Centre | 7,295 | 7,617 | 75% | 50% | – | 1,047 |
| The Forest Surgery | 7,109 | 7,519 | 74% | 50% | Requires improvement | 3,710 |
| Handsworth Medical Practice | 15,179 | 15,216 | 73% | 31% | Good | 3,566 |
| Kingshead Medical Practice | 3,266 | 3,700 | 73% | 59% | Good | 2,775 |
| LL Medical Care Limited | 4,439 | 5,557 | 72% | 44% | Good | 3,110 |
| Sinnott Medical Centre | 7,622 | 7,615 | 72% | 54% | Good | 3,661 |
| Addison Road Medical Practice | 19,238 | 19,793 | 71% | 55% | Good | 2,656 |
| Harrow Road GP Practice, Triangle House Health Centre | 12,514 | 15,058 | 71% | 58% | Good | 2,802 |
| The Ridgeway Surgery | 6,161 | 6,359 | 71% | 47% | Good | 1,656 |
| Seymour Medical Centre | 5,886 | 6,136 | 66% | 59% | Good | 3,486 |
| The Allum Medical Centre | 13,649 | 14,113 | 64% | 31% | Good | 2,379 |
| Dr Dauod Yosuf Abdulrahman Shantir | 8,461 | 8,592 | 63% | 58% | Good | 53,700 |
| Leyton Healthcare | 12,482 | 12,893 | 60% | 49% | Good | 3,080 |
| St James Medical Practice | 14,605 | 14,629 | 57% | 33% | Good | 4,572 |
| The Penrhyn Surgery | 7,627 | 7,546 | 57% | 36% | Good | 3,321 |
| The Ecclesbourne Practice | 3,568 | 9,594 | 56% | 27% | Inadequate | 2,570 |
| The Grove Medical Centre | 5,914 | 5,882 | 55% | 55% | Good | 1,590 |
| The Manor Practice | 8,681 | 8,873 | 53% | 44% | Good | 3,630 |
There are 2,748 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Waltham Forest, more than England's 2,171 and North East London's 2,551. Practices recorded 391 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 55% of them face to face. 47% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
11% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 2.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Waltham Forest | North East London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,748 | 2,551 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 391 | 456 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 55% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 47% | 46% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 7% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 11% | 10% | 19% |
92% of Waltham Forest's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Waltham Forest residents are GP at hand (2,833), Hazeldene Medical Centre (2,255) and Rydal Group Practice (1,887).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Waltham Forest registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| GP at hand | 2,833 | London |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 2,255 | Wembley |
| Rydal Group Practice | 1,887 | Woodford Green |
| Liberty Bridge Road Practice | 1,416 | London |
| E7 Health | 1,099 | London |
| Archway NHS Medical Centre | 923 | London |
| Richmond Road Medical Centre | 683 | London |
| The Forest Practice | 670 | London |
| The Shrubberies Medical Centre | 664 | London |
| Queen Mary Practice | 481 | South Woodford |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Waltham Forest is serious mental illness (1.2% against 1.0%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.5% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Waltham Forest (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 11.4% | 15.2% | 37,816 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 10.3% | 14.3% | 27,224 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.5% | 7.9% | 19,979 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.3% | 6.6% | 16,341 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.8% | 4.6% | 12,532 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.3% | 3.8% | 7,681 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 1.8% | 3.0% | 6,043 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.2% | 1.0% | 4,095 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.1% | 1.9% | 3,553 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3,485 |
| COPD | All ages | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2,732 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2,214 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,506 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,540 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,597 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.5% | 1.2% | 433 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1,239 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1,138 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1,075 |
- Barking and Dagenham (2,810 patients per GP)
- City of London (1,812 patients per GP)
- Hackney (1,785 patients per GP)
- Havering (2,773 patients per GP)
- Lewisham (2,267 patients per GP)
- Newham (2,904 patients per GP)
- Redbridge (3,105 patients per GP)
- Tower Hamlets (2,296 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Waltham Forest?
39 practices are located in the Waltham Forest council area, with 323,846 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Waltham Forest residents registered with a GP?
92% of the 330,380 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is GP at hand (2,833).
How many patients are there per GP in Waltham Forest?
2,748 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Waltham Forest, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Waltham Forest?
47% of appointments at practices in Waltham Forest took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.