GP practices in the Welwyn Hatfield council area: access and ratings
There are 10 GP practices in the Welwyn Hatfield council area, with 142,339 registered patients between them (September 2026). 132,046 people living in Welwyn Hatfield were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Welwyn Hatfield have 2,199 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 10 practices in Welwyn Hatfield with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 61% at Ephedra Healthcare to 82% at Hall Grove Practice, with a median of 73% (England: 77%). 0 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Potterells Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (62%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Grove Practice | 15,890 | 16,008 | 82% | 40% | Good | 2,754 |
| Burvill House Surgery | 11,570 | 12,121 | 78% | 54% | Good | 2,431 |
| Wrafton House Surgery | 10,617 | 10,747 | 78% | 40% | Good | 1,768 |
| The Garden City Practice | 12,486 | 12,691 | 75% | 45% | Requires improvement | 2,974 |
| Potterells Medical Centre | 15,514 | 16,415 | 75% | 62% | Good | 2,073 |
| Valley View Surgery | 5,047 | 13,626 | 71% | 43% | Good | 2,668 |
| Bridge Cottage Surgery | 9,139 | 15,967 | 69% | 59% | Good | 1,712 |
| Lister House Surgery | 14,442 | 14,646 | 61% | 50% | Good | 1,855 |
| Peartree Surgery | 19,737 | 20,707 | 61% | 39% | Good | 2,297 |
| Ephedra Healthcare | 9,038 | 9,411 | 61% | 46% | Good | 2,178 |
There are 2,199 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Welwyn Hatfield, close to England's 2,171 and Central East's 2,348. Practices recorded 375 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 75% of them face to face. 44% 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 1.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Welwyn Hatfield | Central East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,199 | 2,348 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 375 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 75% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 17% | 17% | 19% |
94% of Welwyn Hatfield's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Welwyn Hatfield residents are Parkfield Medical Centre (1,793), Knebworth Surgery (1,445) and Highview Medical Centre (1,198).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Welwyn Hatfield registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Medical Centre | 1,793 | Potters Bar |
| Knebworth Surgery | 1,445 | Knebworth |
| Highview Medical Centre | 1,198 | Potters Bar |
| Annandale Medical Centre | 799 | Potters Bar |
| GP at hand | 245 | London |
| Summerfield health centre | 187 | St. Albans |
| Lea Wharf Medical | 164 | Hertford |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 159 | Wembley |
| Hatfield Road Surgery | 141 | St Albans |
| Lodge Surgery | 139 | St Albans |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Welwyn Hatfield is palliative care (0.8% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.8% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Welwyn Hatfield (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 13.6% | 15.2% | 19,608 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 11.7% | 14.3% | 13,579 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.3% | 7.9% | 7,411 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.4% | 6.6% | 7,310 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.5% | 3.8% | 5,095 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.2% | 4.6% | 3,704 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.3% | 3.0% | 3,372 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2,955 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2,405 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1,969 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,328 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,192 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1,166 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 390 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 793 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 774 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 923 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 820 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 595 |
- Bedford (2,471 patients per GP)
- Broxbourne (2,158 patients per GP)
- Cambridge (2,192 patients per GP)
- Central Bedfordshire (2,504 patients per GP)
- Dacorum (2,572 patients per GP)
- East Cambridgeshire (1,891 patients per GP)
- East Hertfordshire (2,531 patients per GP)
- Fenland (2,879 patients per GP)
- Hertsmere (2,121 patients per GP)
- Huntingdonshire (2,069 patients per GP)
- Luton (2,749 patients per GP)
- Milton Keynes (2,545 patients per GP)
- North Hertfordshire (2,110 patients per GP)
- North Northamptonshire (2,369 patients per GP)
- Peterborough (2,472 patients per GP)
- South Cambridgeshire (1,807 patients per GP)
- St Albans (2,076 patients per GP)
- Stevenage (3,000 patients per GP)
- Three Rivers (2,463 patients per GP)
- Watford (2,485 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Welwyn Hatfield?
10 practices are located in the Welwyn Hatfield council area, with 142,339 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Welwyn Hatfield residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 132,046 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Parkfield Medical Centre (1,793).
How many patients are there per GP in Welwyn Hatfield?
2,199 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Welwyn Hatfield, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Welwyn Hatfield?
44% of appointments at practices in Welwyn Hatfield took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.